The Langham, Melbourne and Anthea Crawford Spring Fashion Luncheon, Wednesday July 27th
Melbourne, 28th June, 2011 - Following the success of the inaugural ‘Melba Mannequins’ Ladies’ Fashion Luncheon in May, Southbank’s five star hotel, The Langham, Melbourne and Australian fashion icon, Anthea Crawford will join together again on July 27th to unveil the designer’s 2011 Spring/Summer collection. Ladies will love the Spring fashion preview, delicious three-course lunch and champagne, amazing giveaways and the secret Spring styling tips and tricks divulged by celebrity stylist, Franco Schifilliti.
The event, hosted by Gorgi Coghlan of Network Ten’s The Circle, will support the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) with a charity raffle incorporated into the afternoon and $20 of each event ticket sale being donated to the Foundation. Over $4000 was raised for OCRF through ticket sales, raffle and donations at the first Ladies’ Fashion Luncheon.
Franco Schifilliti said ladies could expect soft silhouettes and bright, fresh colours for the coming season.
“With Spring on the not too distant horizon, ladies should be ready for a colour splash as a riot of dazzling brights sets the new direction for the warmer months,” Franco said.
“We will also begin to see softer feminine shapes, highlighted by pleats, gathers and delicate draping.”
With stunning city views, a delicious lunch from Melba restaurant’s innovative open kitchens, a complimentary flute of Moet & Chandon, amazing giveaways and a beautiful Spring fashion showcase, 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, 27th July from 12:30pm, The Langham, Melbourne and Anthea Crawford will host their Spring Ladies’ Fashion Luncheon.
The Langham and Anthea Crawford Melba Mannequins Fashion Lunch:
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Three course lunch at Melba restaurant |
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A flute of Moet & Chandon champagne |
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Anthea Crawford fashion parade showcasing the latest Spring Summer styles |
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Styling tips from Franco Schifilliti |
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Amazing giveaways |
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Event gift bag including an Anthea Crawford shopping voucher and nail polish from Essie Cosmetics |
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$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.
The final Melba Mannequins Ladies’s Fashion Luncheon for 2011 will be held on Wednedsay 21st September and showcase Anthea’s Spring Racing collection.
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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