Jack Yan's mayoral campaign function brings Wellingtonians together in a high-fashion setting

Wellington, July 25 (JY&A Media) Mayoral candidate Jack Yan’s fund-raiser at Soi last week brought together many Wellingtonians in a high-fashion setting, including double Olympian Dick Joyce, former CentrePort chairman Nigel Gould, online publishing pioneer and author Richard MacManus, jewellery designer Victoria Taylor, city councillors and one council candidate.

The event, which donated 10 per cent of its proceeds to CanTeen, was a showcase of Mr Yan’s ideas of unity and creativity.

Lucire fashion editor Sopheak Seng and Arcana Imperii fashion producer James Butters coordinated a fashion show where guests could get photographs taken with models who were showcasing the latest fashion, while make-up and hair specialists Dollybird ran an on-location suite for those who wanted touch-ups during the evening. Models were provided by Kirsty Bunny Management. Alissa Corbett served as the official photographer on the night.

Jennifer Hamilton performed live music, while Tanya Carr-Smith MCed the night.
Soi served canapés, while sponsors Invivo Wines, Perrier and Zumwohl served drinks.

A live auction helmed by Grant Cederwall of Tommy’s topped the evening off, with items sponsored by Spicy Thai Design, Miniscus, Fashion Marketing Ltd., Soi, Ultra Shoes, Tory & KO., Go to Martinborough, The Cattlestop Martinborough Retreat, Voon, Stalex, Beaute Rituelle, Inspia Creative, and Forever Young Hairdressing.

CanTeen member Lucy Coombes gave a speech on being a bereaved sibling, while Mr Yan spoke of his passion for Wellington, how he expected to grow the city’s business sector, and his history in Wellington.

He noted that at the time he was the only candidate who was Wellington-bred with his education and his businesses all having taken place in the city.

His manifesto, he said, had been there since April for critique, because he felt it was important to be transparent with the people of Wellington.

Since April he had collected endorsements locally and internationally, including from former three-term Wellington mayor Sir Michael Fowler, Xero co-founder Hamish Edwards, environmental activist and author Summer Rayne Oakes, and jeweller Claudia Jaffe.

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