Cargo Lounge: UnDiscovered Fashion Event, Cockle Bay Wharf (12 May 2010)

3 Lime Street, King Street Wharf, Sydney NSW 2000
http://www.cargobar.com.au

Discovering fashion

'Cos I'm a model you know what I mean

And I do my little turn on the catwalk'

This fashion event was to showcase Sydney’s hottest up-and-coming labels along with complimentary cocktails and canapes. Collections were from Honeysett, The Last Romantic, Edie Mae, Wolf Parade, UnNaked, ClintonCharlie, Lauren Damelian and Flea as well as featured artwork from local artist Elise Maree and a supporting stylist Rachel Kean. I enjoyed the choice of catwalk music which got the crowd excited although I couldn't stop thinking how funny it would have been to have played a bit of Right Said Fred — I've included the video link below. The invitation received from Cargo Lounge didn't state any cover charge but upon arrival most people were asked to pay $10 except those on a special 'VIP' guest list. The promotion of the event left me a little confused in this regard because LiveGuide and What's On Sydney also promoted the event as free while EventSetter mentions the $10. In any case sparkling, white wine and cosmopolitan cocktails were flowing and a decent amount of canapes managed to make their way around the place by the professional service including my favourite weirdly shaped prawn wontons.

SNAPSHOT REVIEW:

PROS: Great music, Free drinks and canapés

CONS: Fashion wannabes, Confusion of the $10 cover charge not listed in the invite promotion

MUST TRY: Prawn wonton

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Right Said Fred to get you in the mood for the catwalk

Sparkling and cosmopolitan cocktail

Sparkling bar

Bar and crowd

Sundried capsicum and feta tartlet

Bruschetta

Prawn wonton

SIMON FAVOURITE :-)

Chicken satay

Hosted by April Rose Pengilly

On the catwalk, yeah!

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Cargo Lounge presents Carrera Christmas Party (17 Dec 2009)

3 Lime Street, King Street Wharf, Sydney NSW 2000
http://www.cargobar.com.au

I wear my sunglasses at night

Actually I don't (usually) but the swim wear models at the entrance certainly did and enjoyed putting the Carrera sunglasses on guests for a photo. Upon arrival the Cocktail of Triple Sec, Citrus Vodka and Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice was very refreshing and a winning combination. I enjoyed the salt and pepper squid as well which was tasty and tender. The goodie bag came with plenty of samples of Invisible Zinc sunscreen which is great timing for summer ahead — although I've never seen so many images of Elle Macpherson before (not that I'm complaining). I'm looking forward to trying the organic Swiss-made Cocolo chocolate and the Cedel hair lacquer I'll probably need to pass on :-)

Cocktail of Triple Sec, Citrus Vodka and Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice

SIMON FAVOURITE :-)

Bubbles

Salt and pepper squid and chips

Chicken skewers

Mini quiche

Beef skewers

Bruschetta canapé

Sausage roll


VIP section

Goodie bag with Invisible Zinc sunscreen, Cocolo chocolate and Cedel hair lacquer

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