The Langham, Melbourne and Anthea Crawford partner to showcase elegant winter styles at a Luncheon Parade

Melbourne, 18th April, 2011 - The Langham, Melbourne will partner with Australian fashion icon, Anthea Crawford for a series of Ladies’ Fashion Lunches in 2011 held in Melba restaurant. The first of four ‘Melba Mannequins’ events will be held on Wednesday, May 18th and showcase the designer’s Winter 2011 collection.

At the luncheon, hosted by Gorgi Coghlan of Network Ten’s The Circle, guests will enjoy a fashion parade showcasing Anthea’s classic and distinctive designs while hearing the latest styling tips of the season from fashion stylist Franco Schifilliti. Guests will enjoy a delicious three course lunch, have the chance to win a range of wonderful door prizes, and support the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) with a charity raffle incorporated into the afternoon. $20 of each event ticket sale will be donated to the Foundation.

Anthea Crawford style	Melba Restaurant

With stunning city views, a delicious lunch from Melba’s innovative open kitchens, a complimentary glass of Moet & Chandon, amazing giveaways and a beautiful fashion parade, The Langham and Anthea Crawford’s Melba Mannequins Fashion Lunch offers an ideal opportunity for ladies to sit back, relax with girlfriends and enjoy a stylish afternoon.

On Wednesday, 18th May from 12 noon, The Langham, Melbourne and Anthea Crawford will host the first in a series of Luncheon Parades.

The Langham and Anthea Crawford Melba Mannequins Fashion Lunch:

•	Three course lunch at Melba restaurant
•	A glass of Moet & Chandon champagne
•	Anthea Crawford fashion parade showcasing the latest winter styles
•	Styling tips from Franco Schifilliti
•	Amazing giveaways
•	Lancôme Pamper Area
•	Event gift bag including a Lancôme deluxe sample of GENIFIQUE and nail polish from Essie Cosmetics
•	$20 from every ticket donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation

Price: $110 per head

Places are limited, so please reserve your place early on 1800 641 107 or email rest.res@langhamhotels.com.

For more information on the Melba Mannequins, visit www.melbarestaurant.com.au

Background Notes:
Situated in the exclusive riverside Southbank precinct and offering stunning views of the Melbourne city skyline, the Yarra River and Federation Square, The Langham, Melbourne offers a luxurious and timeless inner-city experience.

The 25-floor hotel has 387 luxuriously appointed rooms including 45 executive club rooms and 11 suites, attended to by the hotel’s signature Service Stylists, who are there to fulfill guests’ every need. The hotel’s indulgent suites also offer the services of personal butlers, famed for their legendary ‘service with poise’ and enchanting hospitality.

The Langham, Melbourne was voted the top hotel in Melbourne in the region of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in Travel & Leisure USA World’s 500 Best Hotels List for both 2011 and 2010 and is placed amongst the Top 20 Hotels in the Oceania region in the Condé Nast Traveler US Readers Choice Awards 2010.

The hotel’s chic Aria Bar & Lounge and interactive Melba restaurant offer guests exciting and sophisticated dining options, including a buffet with live cooking stations, and elegant and indulgent Afternoon Tea. Extensive conference and meeting facilities are offered by the hotel and the five-star property is home to the highly acclaimed, luxury Chuan Spa. Chuan Spa was voted Favourite Hotel Spa: Australasia & the South Pacific at the Conde Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Spa Awards 2011 and offers treatments founded on Traditional Chinese Medicine and adjoins the sun terrace, pool and hotel’s Health Club.

Find out more about enchanting experiences at The Langham, Melbourne and make a reservation by visiting langhamhotels.com.
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