Where to go During Fashion in the City

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Visit an exhibition on Bruce Papas or attend an open-air fashion show by Ingrid Starnes. Picture / Supplied

Auckland’s most stylish inner-city stores and spaces are coming alive for 4 Days of Fashion in the City. Head along to a runway show, live performance, or exhibition and make the most of in-store specials and chances to receive fashion advice.

Uncover an Icon
An exhibition at the New Zealand Fashion Museum shines a light on couturier Bruce Papas, who created garments of great beauty over his 40-year career. A Certain Style: Bruce Papas offers fascinating insight into the Auckland designer, who made dresses for Flora Mackenzie's Ninette Gowns, was head designer at Milne & Choyce and had his own salon, Staevro Gowns.
WhenMarch 19 - April 1   Where: Level 6, Smith & Caughey's

Freshen up at The Groom Room. Picture / Supplied
Freshen up at The Groom Room. Picture / Supplied

Sharpen Up
Visit Barkers on Friday evening to get fresh for the weekend at Fashion in the City's Groom Room. They offer free and half-price haircuts and shaves along with live music, beverages and snacks. Bring along clothing to recycle and also receive an instore discount. Next door Merchant Man is also taking part, with complimentary shoe shines, craft beer and sports-match tickets up for grabs.
An Evening With Barkers, March 23, 5-7pm, 1 High St.
Merchant Man Shoe Shine, March 21-24, 2 High St.

To Market
Because everyone loves a designer bargain, head to the Designer Garage Sale Market across two days in Freyberg Place. There will be items from local designers and retailers including Checks, Strangely Normal, Flo & Frankie and more.
When: March 23, 11am-9pm, March 24, 10am-4pm   Where: Freyberg Place

Have a go at some fashion photography in Gorman's High St store this Saturday. Picture / Supplied
Have a go at some fashion photography in Gorman's High St store this Saturday. Picture / Supplied

Snap Happy
Have fun getting creative with Gorman's eclectic range of prints, your friends and a Polaroid camera. There will also be bubbles on hand and it's a good chance to browse Gorman's bright new arrivals after hours.
When: March 23   Where: 16 High St

Street Style
Auckland designer Ingrid Starnes will present her autumn/winter 2018 collection 'Harmonies No.18' in a runway show that travels right down the cobbled lane of O'Connell Street to Vulcan Lane. 
When: March 23, 7pm   Where: O'Connell St

Chelsea Jade is performing during 4 Days of Fashion in the City. Picture / Supplied
Chelsea Jade is performing during 4 Days of Fashion in the City. Picture / Supplied

Song Bird 
LA-based New Zealand singer-songwriter Chelsea Jade will perform live on Fort St for those who need a break from shopping. She's on stage directly after rock 'n' roll band Racing.
When: March 24, 1-2.30pm   Where: Fort St

• Visit Heartofthecity.co.nz for the full line-up

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