Kate Sylvester becomes a Mercedes-Benz ambassador ahead of Fashion Week
Mercedes-Benz New Zealand is excited to announce that it will enter into its second year as an Elite Partner of New Zealand Fashion Week, and will recognise Kate Sylvester as the 2015 ‘Mercedes-Benz Presents’ designer.
The Mercedes-Benz brand has become synonymous with global fashion, following two decades of commitment to the international fashion industry.
The brand’s partnership with New Zealand’s premier fashion event builds on the success of fashion events in more than 30 countries, including the title sponsorship of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Weeks in Berlin, Sydney, Madrid and Tokyo, as well as major sponsorship of Fashion Weeks in Paris, London and Milan.
The ‘Mercedes-Benz Presents’ accolade is a global initiative which recognises designers who demonstrate dedication to the use of high quality materials, innovative design and unique style. Kate Sylvester joins esteemed previous recipients including designers such as Carolina Herrera, Derek Lam, Badgely Mischka and Dame Trelise Cooper.
“Mercedes-Benz’s core values of innovation and timeless quality align’s beautifully with my own brand” said Kate Sylvester.
“It is such an honour to collaborate with an iconic, inspirational brand, that personally, I admire so much.”
“I have such respect for the work Mercedes-Benz does to support fashion events globally, and I am thrilled to be able work with them here in our home market.”