Annah Stretton to show at Fiji Fashion Week

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Annah Stretton to show at Fiji Fashion Week

Annah Stretton has confirmed her participation at the fifth annual Fiji Fashion Week from 18-20 October.
After her eleventh hugely successful showing at last month’s Air New Zealand Fashion Week, Annah is looking forward to sharing her invaluable knowledge with the event and its emerging talent.

“I have been interested in working in the Pacific around creative platforms for the last few years both in New Zealand and in the island groups, so this opportunity is a perfect fit,” says Stretton who will be showing her Winter 2013 collection, Crush on You, fresh from the NZFW catwalk.

While Stretton is looking forward to trading spring showers for warm island weather, her focus will centre on the creative energy she knows exists among local fashion designers.

During her trip Annah will have the opportunity to share some fashion and business lessons with the Fashion and Design Forum being held at the Fiji National University this month. She will also attend a charity luncheon for Dilkusha Girls Orphanage.

FJFW marketing manager Brook Pannell told the Fiji Times that bringing Stretton to Fiji was a big dream not only because she is a hugely successful designer and businesswoman but also because her business acumen will create many inspirational lessons.

“In contrast with her serious business and philanthropy interests, her style is fun and frivolous,” Pannell says. “She is one of New Zealand’s most successful designers effectively competing on the world stage.”

On Friday 19 October, 7.30-9pm Stretton will join a selected line up of established designers from Fiji, New York, Paris, India and Australia to show on the FJFW stage.

More about Annah Stretton:

Annah Stretton's labels speak from the heart and have grown exponentially along with her loyal customer base for 20 years. Twice a year customers enjoy fresh new collections from the Annah Stretton and Annah S labels, with the popular Chameleon brand now generating new fabrications on a weekly basis.

Annah's story is one of passion, colour, generosity and inspirational success. Annah's business, Stretton Group, remains loyally based in the Waikato and encompasses a chain of 30 fashion retail stores throughout New Zealand and Australia. Stretton's publishing arm which produce HER and PINK magazines gives Annah a voice to reach out across the country to encourage all women to achieve success and independence.

Global export accounts now make up an increasing portion of revenue with garments sold in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, USA, Australia, Dubai and Tokyo.

In demand as a public speaker, Stretton has received a string of awards including becoming the 2009 New Zealand recipient of the Veuve Clicquot Award. This global tribute acknowledges female achievers in business and industry who exemplify the qualities of Madame Clicquot, the woman behind the successful champagne house Veuve Clicquot.

In 2008, she was awarded the honour of becoming a Member of New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Fashion, Business and the Community.

Annah Stretton is a mother, partner, accountant, animal lover, designer and active protagonist for women's self-development.

For more information go to:
www.annahstretton.co.nz
www.annahstretton.blogspot.co.nz

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