The catalogue of Tim Allan’s gowns and other garments is now on-line, though we will be adding to it over the next week as photos are taken of some of the remaining garments and the miniature gowns. Have a look at it here.

Also on-line is the story of Tim Allan’s life, compiled largely from newspaper clippings in his own scrapbook. I have found it absolutely fascinating to read through. There seems to be very little on line about Tim Allan, so hopefully we are starting a trend!

Organisation for the Haute Couture Soirée is coming along, we are just about to print a colour flyer with photos of Tim’s garments and sketches, and you should see a beautiful poster appear near you soon! The image on the poster and the flyer is a colourised version of a black and white photograph which appeared in the NZ Herald in the 1980′s.

You can download the flyer here (pdf, 348kb)

In other news, we have just put up our Christmas displays, we’ve got lots of lovely Christmas decorations, but my favourite thing in the shop has to be the handbag tree! Well… why not?

Sunday, November 23rd 2-6pm, Tickets $65.00 each

Many of you have seen one of the amazing gowns we have hanging in our shop. We are thrilled to announce we are having a Passionata Soirée to present, promote and sell these clothes on Sunday, 23rd November at 2:00pm. Tickets at $65 each are available through either calling our shop or emailing us. We recommend you order your tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We have had huge interest in this event. There will be bubbles and nibbles, along with Mary Livingston’s fabulous light opera singing. This will be a lovely afternoon at a beautiful venue at Orams Marine. Dresses will be styled and paraded on models while you sit comfortably enjoying the lovely environment.

We will be telling Tim’s story. Tim spent a great part of his career in the UK and in Melbourne, opening a boutique in Parnell in the late 1980’s. We have some of those clothes and amazing gowns from the early 90’s. These gowns are collectors’ items and you will not be disappointed. Among Tim’s clients were Kiri Te Kanawa, Angela D’Audney and Hilary Timmins.

We are creating an on-line catalogue and will let you know when this is available for viewing. We also have sketches and miniature gowns. Our charity for this event is Starship Foundation.