Don't Miss: Tanya Carlson's Red Carpet Sale

By Eileen Frances
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Carlson's 'Exhibition' gown photographed for Viva in 2015 (pictured), will be avaialble in the sale. Picture / Guy Coombes

Designer Tanya Carlson is opening her archives, offering glamorous pieces worn by Kiwi celebrities as part of a special red carpet sale.

The designer has selected 60 one-off, demi-couture pieces from her workroom's red carpet wardrobe, which will be available to buy from her Ponsonby Rd store.

"I’m joining the decluttering revolution – making room in our archives for new pieces," explains Tanya. "We still have two racks' full that I can’t bear to part with."

Expect glamorous cocktail dresses and gowns, some of which have been worn by the likes of Hollie Smith, Ladi6, Lisa Carrington and Rachel Hunter.

The one-shouldered leopard print lurex dress worn by Samantha Hayes at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards in 2015 (and photographed for Viva, pictured) will be for sale.

"One of the most recent dresses is one I made for Kayla Cullen for the NZ Netball Awards; pinot-coloured metallic French Lace under a heavy satin crepe.

"There’s also a layered tulle dress in pale mint green worn by Hollie Smith, and an amethyst, backless silk velvet dress made for the Dunedin iD catwalk."

Prices start at under $200, with demi-couture pieces all under $900.

Tanya has become a go-to designer for local red carpet events and brides-to-be, creating custom pieces alongside her seasonal collections. She is known for her talent for draping, expert tailoring and cuts that flatter various body shapes.

In 2014, the Dunedin Public Art Gallery hosted the exhibition Not All White, showcasing a selection of her wedding gown creations.

• Carlson Red Carpet Sale, 120 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland.

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