BEYOND THE RUNWAY with Giltrap Christchurch: Style that Lasts | Investing in Fashion with Impact
SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER
3:30PM
UPDATED VENUE: ELEMENTS | Level 1, The Crossing 166 Cashel St
Panelists:
Peri Drysdale (Founder and CEO - Untouched World)
Lou Heller (Fashion Stylist)
Gayle Burchell (Chief Commercial Officer & Sustainability Lead - THE ICONIC)
Join fashion leaders from New Zealand and Australia for an exclusive discussion on how style, sustainability, and strategic thinking intersect to create lasting impact. Gayle Burchell, Chief Commercial and Sustainability Officer at THE ICONIC, shares her experience driving responsible business practices. Peri Drysdale, founder of Untouched World, has been designing timeless, sustainable pieces for over 30 years, blending natural fibres, lasting style, and everyday ease. Leading fashion stylist Lou Heller inspires with her empowering approach to personal style, helping people reconnect with the joy in their wardrobes through mindful, enduring fashion choices.
Together, they will explore how thoughtfully designed and ethically produced fashion can create cultural, social, and financial value, showcasing style as a meaningful investment that transcends trends. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast, a style-conscious professional, or someone interested in how design can drive positive change, this is a rare opportunity to hear from leaders at the forefront of fashion, business, and sustainability.
EVENT DETAILS
LOCATION
ELEMENTS
Level 1 | 166 Cashel Street
Christchurch
