Fashion funds refurbishment

Fashion will put its best foot forward this month, with local stores showing their collections to raise funds for Hibiscus Hospice.

A night of catwalk fashion and fun is being held to fund the refurbishment of Whangaparaoa Hospice Shop.

The fashion show, to be held on September 15 at Whangaparaoa College auditorium, includes spring and summer designs from Charisma, Chocolates for Breakfast, Orewa Menswear and North Beach.

Last year’s fashion parade was a sellout and raised $12,000 for hospice.

Hibiscus Hospice operations manager Alister Hitchiner says the popularity of the Whangaparaoa shop has meant a lot of wear and tear on the fittings.

“We also learned a lot with the opening of the new shop in Orewa, which has gone very well,” Alister says. “The idea is to make the Whangaparaoa shop more attractive, more comfortable for shoppers and volunteers and address any safety issues.”

The upgrade will include updating the fittings and shelving as well as laying things out to make better use of space.
Alister says at this stage it is hoped the shop can be kept open throughout the fit out.

Tickets for the fashion show are $25, which includes a glass of champagne and nibbles before the show.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.hchospice.org.nz, from Hibiscus Hospice, 2 John Dee Crescent, Red Beach, or from Orewa House of Travel.