From leisurely days spent at the beach to aperitifs in the sun at your favourite bar, there’s so much to look forward to with the arrival of spring and summer, including the growing list of local designers releasing their new season collections. With a penchant for feminine silhouettes, pastel hues, and flirty details, Caitlin Crisp’s collections are always quintessentially summery, and for the debut of her summer ‘23 collection ‘Season Twelve’ the designer has opted to show her designs over a romantic long lunch at Waiheke’s Mudbrick Vineyard. 

The details

Promising an afternoon of good food, dreamy fashion and top notch wine, each guest in attendance will be treated to a flute of Mudbrick bubbles on arrival, a spritz cocktail to sip whilst taking in the idyllic views from the vineyard, a decadent 3-course lunch by Mudbrick, and a preview of the brand’s latest summer collection. Featuring an exclusive collaboration with Liberty London florals, you can expect a sampling of slinky silk-satin dresses and fresh linen styles modelled through the restaurant. Topping off the designs with fine jewellery pairings from Sutcliffe’s Rosa Adorata collection, the event will be a luxury feast for the eyes and the taste buds.

Those looking to keep the festivities going can stay on after the lunch show, where the party will continue at Mudbrick’s rooftop and Auckland DJ Taylor Roche will play a set of summer tunes. And, when the time feels right, you’ll be able to make your way back to the ferry terminal. What better way to kick start your weekend?