2006 dates for NZ's hottest public fashion week

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 16 AUGUST 2005

2006 dates announced for New Zealand's hottest public fashion week

The New Zealand public will get their opportunity to experience the best of New Zealand fashion when the Vodafone id Dunedin Fashion Week hits town from 7–11 March 2006.

The main event is the Vodafone id Dunedin Fashion Show celebrating its seventh anniversary with a return to the classic and popular venue of the historic Dunedin Railway Station, and will be held on Saturday 11 March 2006.

The 2006 fashion week is a leading event on Dunedin's calendar, where designers, stylists, fashion media, models, make-up and hair artists take over the city.

The Vodafone id Dunedin Emerging Designer Awards are also back by popular demand, and will be held on the evening of Friday 10 March 2006.

Upcoming designers are once again going to be a major part of the Vodafone id Dunedin Fashion Week 2006.

Entries are now open worldwide for the id Emerging Designer awards, and close on Friday 25 November 2005.

"The 2005 Awards saw 20 emerging designers from New Zealand and Australia show their collections in a major public fashion event before leading fashion industry figures," says Mrs Mains.

Prize-winning local fashion designer Tara Viggo took out a special prize at the id 2005 Emerging Designer Awards, and as part of her prize, is attending Mittelmoda in Italy next month as the sole New Zealand representative.

The Vodafone id Dunedin Fashion Week is pure fashion heaven where the public see international catwalk shows to emerging designers showcasing their collections.

Participants, judges, VIP's, prizes, ancillary events and dates for ticket sales are yet to be announced.

For online news, events and information about the Vodafone id Dunedin Fashion Week, check out www.id-dunedinfashion.com.

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