Fashion Takes Over on the NSW Central Coast

I am looking forward to visiting the Central Coast this weekend to cover the "Central Coast Fashion Week" and soak up the wonderful vibes of this beautiful part of NSW. Now in its second year, the Central Coast Fashion week holds a series of workshops, masterclasses, runway and pop-up events and it all starts this Friday, May 25th.

This week-long festival of fashion showcases the region’s top fashion and beauty luminaries.

Though this coastal chic spirit has nurtured some of Australia’s most recognisable fashion names. 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.

Key events in the week-long program include:

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

Hosted by television presenter, Ali Mutch.

7-10pm

Ticket price $80, all-inclusive food and drinks

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

Fashion 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

2-4pm

Ticket price $60, including High Tea and bubbles

Venue: fish dining, 61 Masons Parade, Point Frederick, NSW

A 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, NSW

A 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.

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Ticket sales available at https://ccfashionweek.com.au

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