Fashion For a Cure Christchurch

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.

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 Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

General Admission - $249 (all fees included)
VIP Experience - $299 (all 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 a 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.