Nothing beats an exquisite lunch on a crisp, sunny winter's day while sipping fine wine in a luxe-y olive grove.
That was exactly the vibe we created for Fashion in the Vines and our 176 guests at Simunovich Olive Estate in Bombay, on Saturday 18th July.
The Jules Taylor range of wine matched the menu, and the line-up of new beauty innovations, from Adashiko, Eau Thermale Avène, Bobbi Brown, Dry & Tea and stunning fashion from Milford Centre left our guests wanting more.
Check out the event details and video and photos below.
Jules Taylor wine tasting
We believe the best way to kick off an event is with a wine tasting. The Jules Taylor Gruner Veltliner, not the easiest of wines to pronounce, which is why the brand calls it Grü Ve, was favourite on the day. An aromatic white chardonnay-like wine. Think lemon aromas with white peach and a pinch of vanilla. For hardcore Sauvignon Blanc fans Grü Ve may be your new favourite winter white. Jules Taylor Rosè (our editors fave) was also on the menu. If you think this is just a summer tipple, it’s not. Watermelon pink in colour, this Rosé is brimming with gorgeous raspberry, strawberry and red cherry aromas. And finally, Jules Taylor Pinot Noir is a winter essential. The brand calls this ‘an intense little number’ think ripe mulberry and plum flavours ideal with a spicy mushroom risotto on a chilly winter’s night.
Fashion at Milford Centre
Shop for new season fashion under one roof at Milford Centre. From those essential basics to a well-thought-out workwear wardrobe or that perfect dress for any occasion, you will find all the designer brands under one roof. Style director Louise Hilsz selected the best new-season offering from one of Auckland's premium fashion precincts by the sea.
Look one: Witchery dress, necklace, bracelet and bag. ECCO sneakers. Look two: Trenery coat and dress. Karen Walker necklace from Flying Saucers. ECCO boots. Look three: Sportscraft trench, knit and pants. ECCO sneakers. Stitch Ministry blazer, cami and pants. Karen Walker necklace and earrings from Flying Saucers. Max jacket, dress and heels. Karen Walker earrings from Flying Saucers. Moochi dress, pants and boots. Brixton hat, Elm coat, Paper Heart top and The Heart skirt from Flo & Frankie. ECCO boots. Storm blazer, t’shirt and skirt.
Beauty Panel
Our panel of experts shared how to get your skin glowing, from the inside out. Brilliant dry-styling advice, new lipstick trends and a skincare line to address those annoying signs of ageing. Our guest enjoyed collagen shots on arrival to discover how good skin starts from within. The pop-up beauty, bars meant our guests could try the brands on offer on the day and purchase them at a special BeautyEQ discounted price.
Adashiko
With a spotlight on wellness, from the moment our guests arrived, they were greeted with a pomegranate mimosa that included a shot of Adashiko Ultra Collagen. Tasteless, and odourless this youth-boosting supplement promotes full-body wellness, including stronger nails, fuller hair, and better joint mobility, as well as glowing skin. The three variants JOINT, ULTRA and PURE from this premium pure collagen brand can transform the way you feel and look in just three months.
Eau Thermale Avène
Soothing skincare brand Avène launched their latest anti-ageing range DermAbsolu. Packed with hydrating age erasing ingredients, including vanilla polyphenols that boosts the natural synthesis of hyaluronic acid, (HA) to keep your skin looking well-nourished and firm. A plant-derived (Babchi plant, used in Chinese medicine) natural alternative to retinol (vitamin A), that helps speed up cell turnover, which boosts collagen growth, and improves dullness and dark spots. Finally, as with all Avène skincare, this new range is no exception; the base is the soothing thermal spring water not only calms and soothes it helps correct any irritation.
Dry & Tea
For a dry style, a long-lasting blow-dry or a great cut and colour, Dry & Tea offer it all. The styling team-inspired our guests with our model’s hair on the runway, and on the panel shared the winter hair tips, and easy dry style advice to achieve at home. The secret to an on-trend hair look, according to stylist Dry & Tea’s Tane Tomoana is to embrace your hairs natural texture, this will help you find a style that works best for your hair.
Bobbi Brown
Famous for glowing skin and pop of colour to brighten cheeks and lips, the artists from Bobbi Brown created a bold lip for the runway as well as one of our favourite looks, a neutral gloss, which wowed our guests. Once at the pop-up beauty bar, lips were the focus on the day. From a matte finish to an on-trend gloss, there was a shade to suit every skin tone and age.
Fashion Show
The event finale was an in-season fashion show styled by our style director Louise Hilsz. The models wore the stunning selection from New Zealand designers.
Models in pairs: Look 1 Karen Walker. Look 2 Helen Cherry. Look 3 Juliette Hogan. Look 4 Ruby. Look 5 Hailwood. Look 6 Maaike. Look 7 Sweepstake Winners. Look 8 Trelise Cooper
Thanks to Kathryn Wilson, Chaos & Harmony and Four Corners.
Our guests
Thank you to all our fantastic guests who helped create the most magical day under a canopy of olive trees outside Auckland at the stunning
Simunovich Olive Estate.
Book tickets for our next Fashion In The Vines event, September 26 at The Hunting Lodge.