My Account
Fashion and flowers come together in an event to be held in Ōrewa this month.
The Floral Couture show features floral art designs – the work of members of 11 Auckland clubs who are competing for the title of Designer of the Year.
Most of the floral art pieces are made at the venue, Ōrewa Baptist Church, and will be judged by three judges.
The next day, the public can come in to view the designs and there is also a fashion parade in the afternoon featuring wearable art.
There will also be a trading table of plants, raffles and a silent auction.
The event is held annually, and last came to Ōrewa, hosted by the local Hibiscus club, in December 2020. This time around it is being put together by the Floral Art Society NZ. Its Vice chair/secretary, Maggie Kensington, says the aim is to have fun with flowers and attract new members to floral art clubs.
The theme of ‘couture’ is reflected in the competition categories, which include ‘bright and funky’, ‘barely there’, ‘cha cha cha’ and ‘razzle dazzle’.
A section where works are made ahead of time, called High Society, will feature decorated shoes and handbags.
Some of the most dramatic designs will be in the Open category, where works can be as tall as a person or higher.
The show is open to the public on September 13 at Ōrewa Baptist Church, 11.30am-2pm. For more details, see What’s On.
