Step into BFW26: The Show, where the Art of Fashion comes to life. This immersive runway experience will showcase the upcoming trends of 2026 through a curated edit of leading fashion brands, including Trelise Cooper, Kathryn Wilson, Karen Walker and more.

Gather your friends and submerge yourself in an evening of style, inspiration and runway theatre as fashion takes centre stage at Ballantynes.

VIP tickets are $120.00 and include:

For the first time ever, an exclusive designer pre-show mixer with five of New Zealand's most celebrated fashion designers: Dame Trelise Cooper, Karen Walker, Kathryn Wilson, Twenty-Seven Names, and OHEN. Enjoy the unique opportunity to mix with the creative minds behind the brands and celebrate fashion up close before the runway experience begins.

Access to the VIP lounge

Pre-show drinks with a signature cocktail from our friends at Little Biddy Gin

Canapes carefully prepared by our talented Ballantynes chefs

Guaranteed front row seats and a VIP goodie bag

General Admission tickets are $55 and include:

Pre-show drinks with a signature cocktail from our friends at Little Biddy Gin.

Canapes carefully prepared by our talented Ballantynes chefs.

Seat and a goodie bag

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This event sells out quickly, so please secure your seats early to avoid disappointment.

Please note:

Ticket refunds cannot be offered within one week of the event. We are unable to cater for individual dietary requirements.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

We invite you to The Ultimate Fashion Day Out, an in-store event filled with exclusive activations, designer appearances, live styling and offers. 

Enjoy a curated lineup of experiences across our fashion and beauty departments, including: 

Mini Fashion Show at 12:00pm in the Atrium on Level 1. Experience a mini pop-up runway show in the Atrium featuring 30 curated women’s and men’s looks, modelled by our talented in-house team.

Meet Karen Walker and experience the Tarot Reading Pop-up on Level 1, near the Atrium

Birkenstock Mini-Pedi: 9:30am -1:30pm (Solace Beauty Room). This is a ticketed event.

Paint & Sip x SABEN: 14:00-15:30 (Event Space Level 1). This is a ticketed event.

Just Another Fisherman 'Fish to Win' activation in Men's Contemporary Lounge

Ben Sherman 'Aim for something' activation in the Menswear area

Huffer 'Test your putting skills' in the Huffer Area Menswear

Plus, also enjoy other activations from GHD, benefit and many more exciting brands across beauty, pantry, fashion throughout the day.

Enjoy this FREE all day event. RSVP today!

*Ticket not required to be presented on the day.

Whether you prefer a classic, romantic style or something more modern and creative, you're encouraged to add your own personal flair and make your design truly one of a kind.

Tickets are $85 per person and include:

* Step-by-step instruction from Monica, Ballantynes Florist

* All dried flowers, glass dome and materials provided

* Your choice of a barista coffee or specialty tea, plus two delicious treats made in-house by Kin Bistro

* Your finished Everlasting Flower Dome to take home

This workshop is designed for adults only.

Limited places available across two sessions. Book Now.

Notes: Images are for promotional purposes only; the flower dome created during the workshop may vary from those shown. All flower domes used during the workshop will feature solid black bases.

Refresh your style with a personalised Ballantynes Fashion Week experience. Enjoy a one-on-one styling consultation with Leigh our visiting Stylist, including a personal colour analysis, followed by a tailored makeup consultation with a MAC Cosmetics artist.

Designed to help you look and feel your best, you'll receive expert advice on colour, wardrobe updates, current trends, and makeup techniques, along with practical recommendations suited to your lifestyle.

Your $145 experience includes:

30-minute 1:1 styling consultation with Leigh

Personal colour analysis

Advice on wardrobe updates, fit, silhouettes, and seasonal trends

30-minute 1:1 makeup consultation with a MAC artist

Makeup tips tailored to your features and colour analysis

Personalised product recommendations

A MAC Eyeshadow OR Lipstick (valued at $46) included in your booking.

Perfect For:

Refreshing your wardrobe and style

Discovering your most flattering colours

Updating your makeup routine

Wearing trends with confidence

Creating a polished, modern look

Limited spots available!

Book today to enjoy your exclusive styling and beauty experience during Ballantynes Fashion Week.

For one day only, Anja will be in Christchurch offering private 30-minute bra fitting sessions, helping you discover the perfect fit from OHEN's beautiful collection of thoughtfully designed lingerie. Experience the difference that an expert fitting can make while exploring luxurious styles crafted to support, flatter, and empower.

Your $30 ticket includes:

Private 30-minute bra fitting with OHEN designer and co-founder Anja Bucher

Expert guidance to find your perfect fit

Opportunity to try on the OHEN lingerie collection

Ticket cost fully redeemable on product purchased on the day

Purchase any OHEN bra and receive a complimentary matching brief. Strictly limited to one complimentary brief per customer throughout the promotional period.

Exclusive Fashion Week experience

Spaces are strictly limited.

Book now to enjoy a personalised fitting experience and discover the luxury of perfectly fitted OHEN lingerie.

*Please note that we are unable to offer ticket refunds within one week of the event. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Join us for a special shared table experience during Ballantynes Fashion Week, as we showcase the newest looks of the season from Seasalt Cornwall. Enjoy a relaxed and inspiring morning with delicious chef-curated treats, alongside your choice of barista-made coffee or specialty tea.

Fashion Stylists, Leigh and Paul will guide you through the latest collection, sharing styling inspiration and highlighting the key pieces of the season.

Your $30 ticket includes:

Sweet and savoury treats included are:

Potato gratin, Creamed egg and hollandaise, Chicken club square, Ham and cucumber club square, Lemon and coconut slice and Pecan apple slice

A barista coffee or specialty tea

A Seasalt Goodie Bag

An exclusive opportunity to shop the collection following the presentation

Limited spaces available. Book your spot now!

Please note: Ticket refunds cannot be offered within one week of the event. We are unable to cater for individual dietary requirements.

In this exclusive conversation, Kathryn will share the inspiration behind her Spring Summer 2026 collection, offering a behind-the-scenes look into her creative process and the evolution of one of New Zealand's most iconic fashion brands. Whether you're a long-time admirer of Kathryn Wilson, a dedicated fashion enthusiast, or simply looking for inspiration for the new season, this is an event not to be missed.

About Kathryn Wilson

Since launching her label in 2003, Kathryn Wilson has become one of New Zealand's most recognised and influential footwear designers. Known for her distinctive blend of fashion, colour and wearability, Kathryn has built a globally recognised brand that continues to inspire women to express their individuality through style. This special Ballantynes Fashion Week event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from Kathryn as she shares stories from her career, her design journey, and the inspiration behind her latest collection.

Joined by fashion stylist Lou Heller, the evening will explore how to embrace the season's key trends with confidence. From statement footwear and wardrobe essentials to practical styling tips and outfit inspiration, you'll leave with ideas to refresh your wardrobe for the season ahead.

Your $48 ticket includes:

• An exclusive Fashion Week Cocktail Hour with Kathryn Wilson and Lou Heller
• An insider look at the Kathryn Wilson Spring Summer 2026 Collection
• Fashion and styling insights from Kathryn Wilson and Lou Heller
• Q&A session with Kathryn Wilson
• Meet-and-greet opportunity with Kathryn Wilson
• Signature cocktail on arrival and refreshments throughout the evening
• Delicious canapés prepared by Ballantynes Kin Bistro
• Exclusive after-hours shopping experience

Book your spot now.

Treat your feet to a little TLC and discover the new Birkenstock Care Essentials range at our exclusive Mini-Pedi event.

For over 250 years, BIRKENSTOCK has been dedicated to supporting natural movement, comfort and foot wellbeing. Now, for the first time, discover the new Birkenstock Care Essentials collection, a thoughtfully developed range designed to complement the iconic BIRKENSTOCK footbed and complete the brand's holistic approach to foot health.

Made in Germany, the range is vegan, crafted from 100% natural-origin ingredients and COSMOS Natural certified, combining trusted expertise with naturally effective care. Whether you're looking to nourish, refresh, soften or revitalise tired feet, these products are designed to help keep your feet feeling their very best.

Your $20 ticket includes:

30-minute mini salon experience

Exclusive chance to trial the new Birkenstock Care Essentials range

Polish pedicure included

$20 ticket fee, fully redeemable on Birkenstock Care Essentials products purchased on the day.

Be among the first to discover this exciting new addition to the Birkenstock family and learn how the right foot care can help you walk as nature intended.

Limited spaces available. Pre-booking essential. Book your spot today and step into softer, healthier-looking feet with Birkenstock Care Essentials.

*Please note that we are unable to offer ticket refunds within one week of the event. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.