Sneak Peeks from MLRWST

Established in 2011, MLRWST are a small online fashion boutique catering to avid followers of fashion. They stock emerging and independent designers, contemporary brands and super premium street wear. Products are sourced internationally as well as locally with most of their international designers currently not available anywhere else in New Zealand!

Here’s a few sneak peeks of what to expect from MLRWST.

Ffixxed Top RRP$340 DGS$136 Sleeve extenders RRP$260 DGS $80 Jacket RRP$535 DGS$200 Vest RRP$485 DGS$185

Sperry Top-sider and Band of Outsider Boat Shoes. RRP$299 DGS$199

Vladimir Karaleev Leather and wool vest RRP$ 550 DGS$250

Minimarket Shoes - New Product, just arrived this week. RRP$600 DGS$450

Sneak Peeks from Debra Fallowfield Contemporary Jeweller

For those looking for something new and completely different, you will be excited to learn about contemporary jeweller, Debra Fallowfield.

Hailing from Christchurch, Debra’s work is only available in a few select galleries here and worldwide.

Debra handcrafts every single piece herself-from design through to completion, many are “one of a kind” or very limited edition.

Fused golds, rare gems and sparkling diamond statement pieces that will last a lifetime not just a season.

Now she is bringing a wide selection of pieces up exclusively for the designer garage sale-at bargain prices!

"big bubbles no troubles" erosion sterling silver ring RRP $399.00 DGS $220.00

solid 9ct rose gold and diamond ring RRP $3,200 DGS $2,200

Sterling silver "pod" rings-each one totally unique and set with a scattering of diamonds in various colours RRP $799.00 DGS price $490.00

rare morganite gold and silver ring RRP $890.00 DGS $590.00

Sneak Peeks from Ioanna Kourbela

Ioanna Kourbela will be holding one of their biggest sales ever at the upcoming Designer Garage Sale!

Everything must go so you can expect crazy discounts of up to 80% from this gorgeous European label.

Dress Enthusiasm silk and cotton RRP $625 DGS $125

Dress Wonderland 100% cotton knit dress wear it many ways RRP $550 DGS $110

Vest Campus 100% cotton chunky knit RRP $500 DGS $100

Jacket Noble 100% cotton RRP $450 DGS $90

The DGS March 2012

Shopping bags are at the ready with the announcement that the 2012 Designer Garage Sale, New Zealand Fashion Festival Edition, is just around the corner.

Saturday March 3rd and Sunday March 4th at Shed 10, Queens Wharf, will see the Designer Garage Sale catering for New Zealand’s fashionistas seriously shopping for top labels at unbelievable prices.

Over 30 of New Zealand’s most recognisable fashion labels will fill up the spacious Shed 10 with exclusive end of season and sample bargains galore.  Clothing labels including Lonely Hearts, Ruby, Sabatini, Riders by Lee, Huffer, Tigerlily, Cybele, Andrea Moore, Turet Knuefermann, Louche, Hailwood, BLAK, Federation and Matchi Motchi will get the ball rolling for those wanting a style upgrade; while Kagi, Chaos & Harmony and Papershoes take care of those with a penchant for accessories and shoes.

Brands including Sheryl May, State of Grace, Lennox, Ioanna Kourbela, Debra Fallowfield, Polish, Idiom Bossanova, Mimosa & Pink Stitch by Chalkboard have also recently been added to the ever expanding list of designers on sale at the event.

Dedicated followers of fashion also have the exclusive opportunity to get in first to see the deals during the VIP hour on Saturday March 3rd 10am to 11am (tickets can be pre booked through ITicket).

Not to be missed, the Designer Garage Sale is the perfect opportunity to shop for top designer labels at amazing prices all under one roof!

The Designer Garage Sale

Saturday March 3rd – Sunday March 4th

10am – 5pm daily

VIP Hour: 10am – 11am Saturday March 3rd

DGS VIP Hour Tickets:                      $15.00 (available through ITicket.co.nz)

DGS General Admission Tickets:      $5.00 (door sales)

Lonely Hearts Sneak Peek

We are excited to have on board the ever popular Lonely Hearts again this year.

As one of New Zealand’s most sought after labels we recommend getting in early so not to miss out on the amazing selection of garments they will have on offer.

Here’s a peek of just some of the styles you can expect from Lonely Hearts.

Dawn dress $320 DGS $150; Sleeveless leather jacket RRP $620 DGS $190

Desert dress $445 DGS $220

!!Designers Announced!!

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Tigerlily 'Rita' One piece RRP$199.99 = DGS $60

It’s the “SALE” you have all been longing for…and we now have a list! Again we have some of New Zealand’s top fashion designers for you to look forward to getting your hands on, with more to come!

With many racks of clothes, jewellery, shoes, accessories and one-off samples, you will be sure to find a great bargain! So why not tie up a great week at Fashion Festival, bring your wallets and come down to Shed 10, Queens Wharf, for the ultimate Designer Garage Sale of the season. Be even sneakier and grab a VIP ticket and treat yourself the chance to be first in first serve.

VIP tickets can be purchased here

Learn more about the Fashion Festival here

For our full list of designers see here

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Tigerlily Swimwear Sneak Peek

Thanks to the gorgeous Tigerlily swimwear, we can certainly say the Designer Garage Sale has all your fashion needs covered.

From apparel to shoes and accessories, this March we are excited to have the ever popular Tigerlily extend our offerings to include designer swimwear!

Here’s a couple of sneak peeks of what will be available from Tigerlily.

Zale Bikini RRP$224.99 DGS $60

Rita One piece RRP$199.99 DGS $60

Papershoes sneak peek

New to the sale this year are the amazing shoe styles from Papershoes.

Launched in September last year, Papershoes provides women with easy access to beautiful shoes they can wear, enjoy, covet and treasure.

Shoe lovers will be spoilt for choice!

Minimarket Space Wedge Black RRP $695 DGS $300.

Minimarket Space Wedge Pink RRP $695 DGS $300.

Andrea Moore ‘sneak peeks’ DGS 2012

We are back again for another year of amazing New Zealand designer shopping at bargain prices!

As always, we like to treat you to a few sneak peeks of some of the fabulous fashion that will be on offer.

Here’s what you can expect from Andrea Moore’s stunning label at the upcoming March 2012 DGS.

Draped air skirt RRP $389.00- DGS price - $116.70

Faith dress - RRP $ 495.00 - DGS price - $147.50

Hamilton raincoat RRP $595.00 -DGS price - $178.50

Lieutenant jacket RRP $425 DGS price - $ 225

Tickets for the NZ Fashion Festival On Sale Today

The tickets to the amazing new and improved NZ Fashion Festival are all up on sale today. Go have a look, buy your tickets and get ready for a fantastic week of fashion.

Here’s the link to iTicket – enjoy. And don’t forget to come along to the Designer Garage Sale, in the great new venue, Shed 10 (Queens Wharf) on March 03rd and 4th, 2012!