Exciting announcement: Fashion for a Cure is officially on the New Zealand Fashion Week schedule as part of the Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival. Join us as Aotearoa's leading fashion designers unveil their latest Spring/Summer collections in a spectacular showcase featuring 22 incredible designers - all while supporting life-changing breast cancer research.
Event Details
Friday, 16 October 2026
RUBY VIP Experience Doors Open: 6:00pm
General Admission Doors Open: 6.30pm
Runway begins 7:00pm Event concludes 10:30pm
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre 188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch 8011
General Admission $249 (booking fees included)
VIP Experience $299 (booking fees included)
The Experience
As part of the Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival in partnership with New Zealand Fashion Week, Fashion for a Cure Presented by The Crossing, brings together exceptional fashion, fine dining and fundraising for one unforgettable evening.
Hosted by Breast Cancer Cure Ambassador and fashion-loving powerhouse Wilhelmina O’Keeffe, with renowned auctioneer Richard Stringer, experience a celebration of style, community and purpose - all while supporting life-changing breast cancer research.
Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner, all-inclusive beverages, exclusive fundraising experiences and an inspiring update from a Breast Cancer Cure funded researcher on the latest breakthroughs in breast cancer research.
From the runway, enjoy exceptional views as 22 of New Zealand's leading fashion designers unveil their new-season collections:
Augustine | Barkers | Caitlin Crisp | COOP | Cooper | Curate | Federation | Hailwood | I Love Ugly | Juliette Hogan | Kathryn Wilson | Knuefermann | NOM*d | Repertoire | Rodd & Gunn | RUBY | Stella + Gemma | Storm | Sylvester | Trelise Cooper | TUESDAY LABEL | Zambesi
We're also delighted to welcome back The Crossing Capsule, showcasing a curated selection from RUBY, Juliette Hogan, I Love Ugly, Barkers, Rodd & Gunn and Sylvester.
Your ticket includes:
- French champagne on arrival
- A three-course dining experience, with wine pairings and curated non-alcoholic beverages
- Access to exclusive live and silent auction items featuring luxury escapes and coveted experiences
- An update on the latest breast cancer research breakthroughs by Breast Cancer Cure-funded researcher
- A beautifully curated Fashion for a Cure goodie bag
This event sells out every year - secure your seats now for an evening of fashion, connection and impact.
Every ticket helps fund life-changing breast cancer research in Aotearoa.
Elevate your evening with the RUBY VIP experience
Take your Fashion for a Cure experience to the next level with exclusive VIP access - including an intimate conversation with RUBY's Emily Miller-Sharma.
In addition to all General Admission benefits, VIP guests will enjoy:
- Early access
- French champagne and VIP canapés on arrival
- A three-course dining experience, with wine pairings and curated non-alcoholic beverages, with your choice of main course
- An exclusive pre-event In Conversation with Emily Miller-Sharma (RUBY General Manager and the designer behind Liam) exploring the evolution of RUBY and Liam, building community through fashion, championing sustainability, and elevating representation and inclusivity across the industry
- Premium front-row seating with priority table placement and the best views of the runway
VIP tickets are limited and expected to sell quickly.
Thank you for your support
A gift in lieu of attendance
Your generosity helps make life-changing breast cancer research possible.
If you can’t attend on the day, you can still make a difference. Every donation supports New Zealand researchers working towards a future where breast cancer is prevented, detected earlier, treated more precisely, and survived by more.
Donate now and help create a better future for generations of New Zealanders.
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