Metropol presents Fashion Forward
Saturday 17 October
10am
Bar Franco, The Crossing | 10am
In partnership with New Zealand Fashion Week, you’re invited to Metropol’s panel event at the Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival.
With special guest Peri Drysdale, Metropol magazine brings together a panel of voices across Ōtautahi that features our brightest rising stars as well as established fashion players for a candid conversation around everything fashion.
Guests will enjoy complimentary canapes and a drink on arrival PLUS have the chance to win a range of spot prizes and go home with a goodie bag. Sponsored kindly by Jeuneora, Son of a Vicar, Soul Studio Hot Yoga, Rollickin Gelato, and other local businesses.
Hosted by Metropol editor Nina Tucker, speakers include:
Peri Drysdale, Untouched World and Untouched World Foundation founder
Skye Zöfia Marryatt, stylist and fashion design graduate
Mima Lewis Gourdie, NZ Fashion Week 2026 Head Dresser and fashion design graduate
Alex O’Hagan, 3x Hokonui Award Winner and fashion design student
Rosette Hailes-Paku, fashion designer and founder of Awatea
How are the next generation shaping where the industry goes next? Secure your seat to find out. Guests will enjoy a complimentary canapes and drink on arrival.