Fashion Photographers Snap Downtown Street Style in the BIG little City

Fashion in the BIG little City is hot on the heels of all stylish Aucklanders, as the central city becomes the place for everything fashion from 28th February to 10th March 2013.

Fashion-savvy photographers have taken to the streets snapping people in their trendy outfits throughout the central city, including fashion hubs Britomart, High Street, Queen Street and Wynyard Quarter.

As the BIG little City gears up for the highly anticipated second year of Fashion in the BIG little City the excitement is building, with over 100 retailers involved and plenty of fashion shows and events to keep everyone entertained. Make sure you plan your fashion diaries here www.biglittlecity.co.nz/fashionwww.biglittlecity.co.nz/fashion.

Check out who is in the photo gallery or upload an image of yourself in your favourite outfit directly to the Snapped in the BIG little City Facebook tab here www.facebook.com/BIGlittlecityAKLD/app_152794318205044 and don’t forget to be quick to vote online from 25th February for your photographed friends. With one of two $1000 shopping sprees up for grabs, be sure to get involved in Fashion in the BIG little City!

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