Fashion fundraiser: Harbour Couture charity gala
“Fundraising to pay for the rebuild of Governors Bay jetty has always been an innovative affair,” smiles Louisa Eades, secretary of the Governors Bay Jetty Restoration Trust.
“We’ve done art auctions, a golf day, music festivals, Santa photos, and a board game.” Next up is Harbour Couture, a fashion gala at the Loons in Lyttelton on 23 August.
At the helm is creative director Kate Murden – who has a boatload of experience organising charity events, including fashion shows and theatre in London and Christchurch. “We are thrilled to be showcasing outfits from local designers and fashion houses, including To Be Continued, The Designer Collection, and Construction Co Streetwear,” Kate says.
Emerging talent is set to shine on the catwalk, with fresh designs from Lucy Mayne’s Smiling Assassin, alongside third-year Ara fashion students Alexander Yee, Emily Mu, Francesca Favel, Letícia Cândido, Skye Marryatt and Selina Charlton.
VIP tables next to the catwalk add to the intimacy of this exciting event on Christchurch’s calendar. Accompanying the couture is a live auction with prizes including a weekend away at Banks Peninsula’s French Farm and a sculpture by Simon Max Bannister using original jetty timber.
More than fashion, this is a night of entertainment with surprises in store. “It will be unforgettable,” Kate exclaims.
Find more information and secure your seat at savethejetty.wixsite.com/harbour-couture.
