{"product_id":"conversations-with-friends-business-friendship-and-the-future-of-fashion","title":"Conversations with Friends: Business, Friendship and the Future of Fashion","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt The Wine Room, design sits at the heart of everything we do.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSo when Conversations with Friends came to us to host their third instalment, it felt like a natural fit. Their series brings together thoughtful conversation and shared dining for an intimate evening exploring creativity, friendship and the future of New Zealand fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eJoining the conversation are Lauren Tapper, co-founder of Harris Tapper, Kayla Jurlina, Creative Director, and Wynn Hamlyn - three friends who studied fashion together and went on to remarkably different careers, from building leading labels to closing them after a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTogether, they'll reflect on the realities of building creative careers, and open up a broader conversation about the future of New Zealand fashion and what it takes to sustain a creative business today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe conversation unfolds over a shared dining experience by Chef Alfie Ingham, seated at our infamous dining room table, designed to encourage conversation. Arrive as strangers, leave as friends. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Menu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Wine Room Bread Selection, House Cultured Butter, Sea Salt \u003cbr\u003eSeasonal Crudités, Macadamia Whip\u003cbr\u003eCitrus Cured Ora King Salmon, Yuzu, Cucumber, Buttermilk\u003cbr\u003eDuck Liver Parfait, Roasted Grapes, Hazelnuts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHawke's Bay Lamb Neck, Black Garlic, Buckwheat, Pickled Carrot \u0026amp; Mint\u003cbr\u003eMarket Greens, Broccoli Purée\u003cbr\u003eDuck Fat Potatoes, Rosemary \u0026amp; Confit Garlic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrive at 6pm for a 6.30pm seating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFor further details and ticket sales, click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.nz\/e\/conversations-with-friends-business-friendship-and-the-future-of-fashion-tickets-1992892915357?aff=oddtdtcreator\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEat. Think. Gather.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43940567711810,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0028\/5927\/0210\/files\/028A1694_3.jpg?v=1783561351","url":"https:\/\/www.thewineroom.nz\/products\/conversations-with-friends-business-friendship-and-the-future-of-fashion","provider":"The Wine Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}