Central Coast Fashion Week 2018

If you can't get to MBFWA then how about heading up to Central Coast Fashion Week which is now in its second year, with a series of style workshops, masterclasses, runway and pop-up events- kicking off Friday May 25.

If you love style, fashion and all things chic then this week-long fashion festival will have something for you.

I lived in The Central Coast for a while and it isn’t traditionally a destination that comes to mind when talking Australian fashion but there are some recognisable fashion names involved in this fashion show. Nicole Warne of Gary Pepper Girl, Elle Ferguson of They All Hate Us, Jessica Epstein of Tuula Vintage, Andrea Hetherington of Leather and Lattes are a few top fashion influencers in this country that hail from the Central Coast, as are fashion brands including By Weave, Bohemian Traders, Skin & Bone Wetsuits, Kira Pizzingrilli, Koukla and many more.

In May 2018, the Central Coast celebrates its creative energy and fashion forward spirit, as Central Coast Fashion Week collaborates with a number of local style luminaries and other influential style contacts for a series of events including runway, workshops, interactive style counsel pop-ups, fashion retail pop-up, music, food and more. Key events in the week-long program include:

Friday May 25: Central Coast Fashion official launch party, hosted by bombini restaurant

7-10pm Ticket price $80, all-inclusive food and drinks

Venue: bombini restaurant, 366 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach, NSWFashion over food – a night of fun frivolity for the official launch of Central Coast Fashion Week, with special fashion guests, runway event, live music and more.

Saturday May 26: Meet the creator – By Weave previews her latest collection over an intimate dinner at bombini

7-10pm Ticket price $70, including dinner and welcome cocktail on arrival

Venue: bombini restaurant, 366 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach, NSW

By Weave is a high-end fashion design studio. Owner and designer, Weave Dibden Neck, designs the contemporary womenswear collection By Weave, Ukiyo:Co loungewear brand and Ukiyo:yoga:co. Her work has been shown at Australian Fashion Week, Hong Kong Fashion Week and hung in Joeys Showroom New York. Corporate and music client collaborations have included Sony: BMG, Warner music, Jessica Mauboy, The Veronicas, Justin Hawkins, The Darkness, Aloe Blacc, Ministry of Sound and many more. Weave also created costuming for the worldwide hit The Sapphires movie.

Sunday May 27: ‘Style meets digital’ Masterclass, hosted by La Boheme Lifestyle

9-11am Ticket price $35, including morning tea

Venue: La Boheme Lifestyle, 271 The Scenic Highway, Terrigal, NSW

Join this special style masterclass hosted by digital influencers, to understand how today’s style is inspired by the digital media world. Hosted by new Central Coast fashion emporium, La Boheme Lifestyle at Terrigal.

Sunday May 27: Brides, beauty and bubbles, hosted by Koukla by Natasha Prestidge and Caitlin Miller Make-up

2-4pmTicket price $60, including High Tea and bubbles

Venue: fish dining, 61 Masons Parade, Point Frederick, NSWA beautiful afternoon combining timeless bridal elegance with professional tips from one of the region’s top make-up artists. View Koukla’s collection of custom designed bespoke bridal gowns and learn tips from the professional for make-up artistry must-dos for a touch of glamour for special occasions and the everyday.

Monday May 28: Kids Fashion Fiesta, hosted by Avoca Surf House

Ticket price $10 for kids, adults free, including dinner for all kids per ticket

Venue: Avoca Surf House, 85 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach, NSWA fun afternoon out for the family, with a kids catwalk, live entertainment and fashion retail pop-up. Complimentary kids meal per ticket.

Thursday May 31: ‘Eco Must-Haves’, hosted by She The Change

Ticket price $60, including dinner and welcome cocktail on arrival

Venue: bombini restaurant, 366 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach, NSW

Fashion with heart. Learn about eco-fashion and how to incorporate sustainable principles to your styled look, with a fashion accessory swap on the day.

Complementing the key events, there will be a week-long schedule of special offers at local retailers, including a Blow-Dry Bar at Allure Hair Salon in Terrigal. To keep across other new event details, special promotions, and more - follow @ccfashionweek on Instagram. Ticket sales available at https://ccfashionweek.com.au from midday on April 20 2018.