Zandra Rhodes at iD Dunedin

Zandra Rhodes, the British fashion designer known as the "Princess of Punk" in the 70's, will show at the iD Dunedin Fashion Show and we can only hope her colourful hair isn't confused with Annah Stretton's signature fringe.

Rhodes created fashion history with her bold use of colour, prints and textiles. She was one of the new wave of British designers to put London at the forefront of the international fashion scene in the 1970s. The Queen of Colour will showcase pieces from her current collection including classic chiffon and fabulous organza eveningwear alongside her famous kaftans.

Below: Zandra Rhodes Spring Summer 2010

And what's even more fabulous for lovers of British vintage fashion, is that Rhodes hopes to show some of her timeless vintage items from the late 60s and early 70s. Her collection will feature stunning items of jewellery from prominent English sculptor, Andrew Logan, who will also be in attendance. 

Zandra Rhodes will be a guest judge at the iD Dunedin Emerging Designer Awards alongside Katie Newton, Fashion and Beauty Editor of the Sunday Star Times, Sunday Magazine, Stefano Sopelza, Mittelmoda Fashion Award Project Supervisor and David McLeod, Dunedin sculptor and jeweller, with other judges yet to be named.

Zandra Rhodes said, "I’m absolutely thrilled to be coming to beautiful New Zealand and very excited about my first ever visit to Dunedin and iD Fashion Week. A highlight of the fashion week will be judging the emerging designer collections at the iD Awards show. I’ll be looking for originality and flair in their collections and that special something that sets them apart as a designer."

Tickets went on sale this week (26 Jan 2010) through TicketDirect for the Emerging Designer Awards on Thursday 11 March and the iD Dunedin Fashion Show on Friday 12 March and Saturday 13 March. Tickets are available at TicketDirect venues, Ph 0800 4 TICKET or online at www.ticketdirect.co.nz and a booking fee applies.

You may even win a trip! Pacific Blue Airlines is a sponsor for the second year and official airline for the 2010 iD Dunedin Fashion Week. The airline will be giving away four travel prizes, including return flights for two people from Dunedin to Brisbane. One trip will be awarded to an Emerging Designer winner. Three trips will be given away to a guest in a Lucky Boarding Pass Draw at each of the key events, the Emerging Designer Awards and the iD Dunedin Fashion Show.

The iD Dunedin Emerging Designer Awards will take place on Thursday 11 March 2010 starting at 8pm, with tickets at $40. Tickets include a show gift bag and programme. The Awards will be held at the Lion Foundation Arena, Edgar Stadium, Dunedin, to an audience of more than 900. Doors will open at 7pm.

The 2010 iD Dunedin Fashion Show will take place on Friday 12 March and Saturday 13 March, starting at 8pm to an audience of 1500 each evening. Front Row tickets $90, Second Row and Front row carriage $80, Third Row $70, Fourth row and second row carriage $60. Tickets include a complimentary drink, show gift bag and programme. Doors will open at 6.30pm. For more info see iD Dunedin website.