Harbour Couture
Saturday 23 August 2025 - The Loons, Lyttelton
The fashion show was a huge success and raised around $19,000 for the rebuild of the jetty. Here’s the show programme.
There are so many people to thank!
Models and helpers
A whopping 42 models trod the catwalk and 31 helpers made this show a reality.
Cameos
Alan Hawes - Smooth Operator
Sam Trevethick and Sarah Ribiero - Electric Couture
Mark Tavendale and Rachel Doig - Bravo!
Fashion houses and designers
Smiling Assassin
Louise Santry
Creative Steam Christchurch
Final year fashion students at Ara Institute of Canterbury.
Make-up and hair
Melodie M at Serene Living
Make-up artistry students from Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
Sponsors
Gold sponsors:
Silver sponsors:
FreshChoice Lyttelton
Ignite Electrical Services Ltd
Auction item donors
Simon Max Bannister - Hawk sculpture
Marlon Williams - pressed test records (one auctioned, two to sell separately)
Russ Harris - Walk on Water hand-cut lino print
Benjamin Constable - Hand-crafted frame for Walk on Water
French Farm Estate - Romantic weekend for two
Dave Dunlay - Independent Council Candidate for Banks Peninsula - Fun 'bring your friends' glamping weekend
Black Cat Cruises - Nature cruise in Akaroa as part of the romantic weekend
Akaroa Salmon New Zealand - Voucher for the Akaroa Salmon shop as part of both the romantic and fun 'bring your friends' weekends