It’s seems everybody is talking about our Floating Store, and very special guest, Georgia May Jagger. And who could blame them? We’re practically beside ourselves with anticipation too.
Click on the links below to find out what some of our very favourite websites and blogs had to say about the event:
The divine new face of Sunglass Hut, Georgia May Jagger, is heading down under to attend the launch of our floating store in Sydney.
The stunning Sunglass Hut ambassador and supermodel, will also be doing a signing on Thursday 15th November, between 6pm – 7pm in Darling Harbour aboard the floating store.
So pop on down to take in the scene, sea, sun and a whole lot of sunglasses.
With only 13 days left until we launch our fabulous floating store on Sydney’s Darling Harbour, the countdown has begun and we are beyond excited.
With plenty of sun, sea, fabulous limited edition sunglasses and more, it’s pretty much our idea of heaven. So lock these dates in your diary and head on down to Darling Harbour to take it all in:
Thursday 15th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Friday 16th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Saturday 17th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Sunday 18th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Tory Burch SKU351434
We love these beautiful, oversized violet frames- frame. Retro but oh-so right now.
$320aud
Another day, another exciting tidbit about our upcoming Pop Up Store. The Sunglass Hut Floating Store will be the first retailer to sell Tory Burch frames, anywhere in Australia.
Exclusive to Sunglass Hut the fabulous collection will only be available on the Floating Store and won’t be on the market, anywhere else, until next year.
So be sure to pop on down to the floating store and grab yourself some frames that won’t be seen on anyone else in the entire country. Talk about exclusive…
Tory Burch SKU351438
These chic aviators take things to the next level with a snake print along the temples and gradient, polarised lenses.
$320aud
Tory Burch SKU351470
These fab oversized sunglasses have a gorgeous two tone frame and gradient lenses we’re just crazy about.
$280aud
Tory Burch SKU351463
This brilliant translucent frame, gradient lenses, and slight hexagonal shape make for one killer pair of 70s style sunglasses.
$250
Tory Burch SKU351461
This yellow sunflower, acetate frame is sure to brighten up anyones day.
$280aud
Floating Store dates and times:
Thursday 15th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Friday 16th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Saturday 17th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Sunday 18th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
The hottest launch of summer is almost here – the second annual Sunglass Hut Floating Store. And every day 3 people will win a $100 gift card with our Sun Sea Scene competition. Just check-in to any of your social networks and then enter the competition on board with our check-in crew.
FLOATING STORE ‘SUN SEA SCENE’ COMPETITION – TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. These terms and conditions are for a Sunglass Hut’s Floating Store Competition, to be conducted over 4 days (Nov 15 – 18 2012) on the Sunglass Hut Floating Store, with a chance to win 1 of 3 x $100 Sunglass Hut gift cards each day of the competition (the “Competition”). Information on how to enter the Competition and the entry registration process forms part of these terms and conditions of entry and is the property of the Promoter. Entry into the Competition is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions and the Facebook terms and conditions of use and related rules on www.facebook.com
2. Entrants acknowledge that the promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Facebook. Any information provided as part of the Competition is provided to the Promoter and not to Facebook.
3. To be eligible to enter the Competition, entrants must be aged 18 years or over and residents of Australia (“Eligible Entrants”). Employees and their immediate families of the Promoter and its related entities and agencies connected with the Competition are eligible to enter.
4. The Competition dates and times are as follows (during Floating Store trading hours):
15 November 2012 , 10:00am (AESDT) – 10:00PM (AESDT)
16 November 2012, 10:00am (AESDT) – 10:00PM (AESDT)
17 November 2012, 10:00am (AESDT) – 12:00AM (AESDT)
18 November 2012, 10:00am (AESDT) – 6:00PM (AESDT)
5. To enter the draw, Eligible Entrants must ‘Check-in’ via social media (e.g. Check-in to the Floating Store on Facebook Places, Tweet on Twitter, or post a photo on Instagram) when they board the Floating Store and then enter the Competition by submitting to the Floating Store ‘Check-in’ staff their First name, Last Name, Email Address, Mobile Phone Number and answering the following questions:
1) What is your favourite sunglass brand?
2) In 3 words, tell us why
6. Eligible Entrants may enter the Competition once each day. Eligible Entrants are only eligible to enter once per day and only entitled to win a maximum of one prize per entry.
7. Entries must be received by the following times (during Floating Store trading hours):
15 November 2012 , 10:00PM (AESDT)
16 November 2012, 10:00PM (AESDT)
17 November 2012, 12:00AM (AESDT)
18 November 2012, 6:00PM (AESDT)
8. Each prize consists of one $100 Sunglass Hut gift card to be used in Australia. There are a total of three prizes to be won each day.
9. The value of the total prize pool of the Competition is AUD$1,200 (including GST). Prizes are not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Prizes must be taken as described and no compensation will be payable if a winner is unable to use the prize as described. [term of voucher apply]
10. This Competition is a game of skill, chance plays no part in determining the winner/s and each valid entry will be individually judged (by representatives of the Promoter) based on the judging criteria specified by the Promoter.
11. The entries will be judged on the basis of originality and creativity of answers given by the Promoter at The Floating Store on Darling Harbour on:
Judging of the 15 November 2012 Competition: 16 November 2012, 9:00 AM (AESDT)
Judging of the 16 November 2012 Competition: 17 November 2012, 9:00AM (AEDST)
Judging of the 17 November 2012 Competition: 18 November 2012, 9:00AM (AEDST)
Judging of the 18 November 2012 Competition: 18 November 2012, 6:05PM (AEDST)
12. Winners will be notified by email and/or phone within 2 days of the draw.
13. The Promoter’s decision in relation to any aspect of these terms and conditions and the Competition is final and binding on every person who enters. No correspondence will be entered into.
14. The Promoter will contact the winner via phone to obtain their postal address. The prize will be dispatched by post to the winners within one week of the winner providing his or her postal address to the Promoter.
15. Any unclaimed prizes will go to the next best valid entry or entries and this will be judged on 26th November 2012 at 10am at Luxottica Head Office, 75 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park, NSW 2112, in order to distribute any unclaimed prizes. Winners will be notified by email and/or phone within 2 days of the judging.
16. The following additional terms and conditions apply to the Sunglass Hut Gift Cards the Prize:
Treat this card like cash. Lost, defaced or stolen cards will not be replaced or refunded. Redeemable for purchases at Sunglass Hut stores in Australia only (excluding Sunglass Hut concessionaires in Myer stores). The funds available can be verified on request in store or at time of purchase at Sunglass Hut. Cannot be exchanged for cash or refund. No change will be given. If purchase exceeds available card balance, you must make up difference with another payment method. Cannot be reloaded. This card expires 12 months from the date of issue. We reserve the right to change any terms contained in these Terms and Conditions at any time. For full terms and conditions visit www.sunglasshut.com/au
17. The Promoter reserves the right to request winners to provide proof of identity, proof of residency at the nominated prize delivery address and/or proof of entry in order to claim a prize. Proof of identification, residency and entry considered suitable for verification is at the discretion of the Promoter. In the event that a winner cannot provide suitable proof, the winner will be disqualified and will forfeit the prize in whole and no substitute will be offered. Unless otherwise nominated, the winner’s prize will be sent to the address held by the Promoter for the entrant.
18. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process, who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these terms and conditions of entry or who has, in the opinion of Promoter, engaged in conduct in entering the Competition which is fraudulent, misleading, deceptive or generally damaging to the goodwill or reputation of the Promoter. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify a winner if the Promoter becomes aware that the winner and/or the winner’s entry is of a type described in this clause.
19. Once prizes have left the Promoter’s or its agent’s premises, no responsibility is accepted for prizes damaged, delayed or lost in transit and after they are released to the winners. All prices stated are in Australian dollars and include GST. All references to times and dates are to times and dates in Sydney.
20. In the event that for any reason whatsoever a winner does not respond to a prize notification within 3 months, then that prize will be forfeited by the winner.
21. Should an entrant’s contact details change during the Competition, it is the entrant’s responsibility to notify the Promoter. A request to access or modify any information provided in an entry should be directed to the Promoter.
22. The: (a) Promoter, the Promoter’s related entities and all agencies associated with the Competition; and (b) the employees, agents, directors and contractors, of all entities referred to in paragraph (a) above, shall not be liable for any loss or claim, action, demand, liability, damage, cost, expense or personal injury whatsoever (including but not limited to any direct, indirect or consequential loss), incurred, suffered or sustained by any person or entity (without limitation) in connection with, or arising from, the Competition or the acceptance or use of a prize, except that which cannot be excluded by law (in which case that liability is limited to the maximum extent allowable by law). Nothing in these Conditions of Entry limits, excludes or modifies or purports to limit, exclude or modify the statutory consumer guarantees as provided under the Competition and Consumer Act, as well as any other implied warranties under the ASIC Act or similar consumer protection laws in the States and Territories of Australia. Without limitation on the foregoing, the Promoter is not responsible or liable for any costs, loss or damage arising out of any incorrect or inaccurate information, or information provided by the entrant, any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions, any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant, any costs whatsoever associated with use of the prize or for any technical error, or any combination thereof that may occur in the course of the administration of the Competition including any omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line or telephone, mobile or satellite network failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to or alteration of entries.
23. By participating in the Competition, or by accepting a prize, all entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Promoter, Facebook Inc., Facebook Ireland Limited, and the and each of their subsidiaries, affiliates, service providers, suppliers, distributors, advertising/promotion agencies, and prize suppliers, and each of their respective parent companies, officers, directors, employees and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability, for loss, harm, damage, injury, cost or expense whatsoever, including, without limitation, property damage, personal injury and/or death which may occur in connection with, preparation for, travel to, or participation in the Competition, or possession, acceptance, and/or use or misuse of any prize or participation in any Competition-related activity and claims based on publicity rights, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, intellectual property rights, defamation or invasion of privacy and merchandise delivery. Promoter reserves the right to cancel or modify the Competition for any reason, subject to any written direction given under applicable regulation and, where necessary, with the approval of the relevant lottery authority.
24. If for any reason the Competition is not capable of running as planned, including due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any causes beyond the control of the Promoter, which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or integrity or proper conduct of the Competition, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, take any action that may be available, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Competition, subject to any written direction given under applicable regulation and, where necessary, with the approval of the relevant lottery authority.
25. In the event that a prize item is unavailable despite the Promoter’s reasonable endeavours to procure it, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute a different prize of equal or greater value, subject to approval by the relevant lottery authorities.
26. All entries become the sole property of the Promoter and the Eligible Entrant (or in the case of a minor, the Parent or Guardian of the Eligible Entrant) acknowledges and agrees that all intellectual property rights in the entries, including answers to questions required for entry into the Competition whether existing in a tangible or intangible form or format, will vest absolutely in the Promoter on their creation, and the Eligible Entrant assigns to the Promoter all existing and future right, title and interest (including all intellectual property rights) in the entries.
27. Collection, use and disclosure of information: The Promoter (“we”, “us”) collects the information that the entrant (“you”) choose to provide to us – for instance by providing us with information at the time of purchase or by entering into a competition (including the Competition) that we are conducting. We adhere to privacy legislation by only using your personal information for the purpose it was collected or consented to be collected (for instance by agreeing to separate terms and conditions), and for directly related secondary purposes. By entering the Competition, you agree that the Promoter and its related entities may use this information, in any media for future promotional, marketing and publicity purposes without any further reference, payment or other compensation to you, including sending the entrant electronic messages. Entrants also consent to the Promoter using their name for the purpose of promoting the Competition. For websites you visit in connection with us, the collection, use and management of your personal information while visiting the websites may be governed by additional privacy policies and terms and conditions. You should consult the website and its host for more details. If you have any questions in relation to privacy, or to access, update and/or change your personal information or to obtain a copy of the Promoter’s privacy policy, please contact us at the address given below or by emailing customer.care@luxottica.com.au during business hours.
27. The Promoter is Sunglass World Holdings Pty Limited (ABN: 12 066 329 931) (ACN: 066 329 931) of 75 Talavera Rd, Macquarie Park NSW 2113. Free call 1800 556 926 in Australia.
With only 6 days left until we launch our fabulous floating store on Sydney’s Darling Harbour, it’s definitely time to set the date, and make sure you’re front and centre to take in the sun, sea, sunglasses and fabulous surroundings.
And don’t forget the divine face of Sunglass Hut, Georgia May Jagger, will be on hand Thursday 15th November between 6pm – 7pm to meet guests. Let’s hit the high sea’s.
Dates & Timings:
Thursday 15th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Friday 16th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Saturday 17th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Sunday 18th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
We are absolutely in love with Dolce & Gabbana’s fabulous Sicilian Baroque eyewear. The intricate collection reimagines the curls and golden baroque roses from the labels Fall/Winter runway show on delicately embellished sunglasses.
This intensely feminine collection will be available exclusively to the Sunglass Hut Floating Store from this Thursday (further dates and details below.)
Be sure to head down to Darling Harbour and treat yourself to some incredibly beautiful eyewear.
Dolce & Gabbana SKU351381
It doesn’t get much better than this. These gold, rose embellished frames are simply breathtaking and will only be available at the Floating Store.
$1,000aud
Dolce & Gabbana SKU350134
An oversized black frame is given the full Dolce & Gabbana treatment with some gorgeous gold detailing and a gradient lens.
$540aud
Dolce & Gabbana SKU 351382
An amber frame teamed with gold detailing and a gradient polarized lens, make for the perfect, show stopping summer sunglasses.
$540aud
Dolce & Gabbana SKU351383
Add a splash of colour to your baroque look with this beautiful aqua- opal green frame and gradient lens.
$540aud
Floating Store dates & timings:
Thursday 15th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Friday 16th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Saturday 17th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Sunday 18th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
We’re digging these super cool Oakley sunglasses, hand painted by the brands Global Creative Director, Brian Takumi. The fun frames were specifically customized for the Floating Store where they will be available for purchase.
Talk about one of a kind.
Floating Store dates & timings:
Thursday 15th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Friday 16th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Saturday 17th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Sunday 18th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
We celebrated the launch of our Floating Store in Style last night on Sydney Harbour. With the harbour views, killer cocktails, fabulous guests (including one divine Georgia May Jagger), and one incredible fireworks show, the store certainly launched with a bang.
Check back later today to hear all the gossip and excitement form the evening, along with even more fab picks of Georgia May and guests.
The first day on the floating store kicked off with a bang, with plenty of incredible eyewear, brilliant beats from our resident DJ, and of course, that unbelievable location – right on the water at Darling Harbour. Take a peak at some of the action from day one.
It may be a little grey down at Darling Harbour today, but that hasn’t dampened the spirits of our Floating Store shoppers (or staff for that matter). Take a peak below at some of the fun from today so far….and don’t forget to pop along this weekend and check out what all the fuss is about.
Take a peak at all the fun and sunglasses from our Floating Store….Were you papped in your brand new shades??
Be sure to check out our Facebook page for more highlights from the store HERE.
While the Floating Store has wrapped up for one more year, we just couldn’t resist posting this adorable interview stunning Sunglass Hut ambassador Georgia May Jagger gave to the lovely ladies at Breakfast With Audrey.
Georgia May speaks about her style influences (with mum Jerry being a big one), what she gets up to on her holidays and all about her favourite sunglasses. Come back anytime Georgia May.
Well, it’s a wrap. Our very first floating pop up store was a huge success and we had an absolute blast. A big thanks to all of you who came down and joined in on the fun – check out all the action from the weekend below;
We’re having pop up store withdrawal. It seems like so long ago we were sitting on the harbour sipping cocktails, listening to Jason Mraz and surrounded by incredible eyewear….aaahhh, the memories.
Check out what some of our favourite bloggers had to say about the floating store and check out a few of their pics below;
We are incredibly excited to announce the return of the Sunglass Hut Floating Pop-Up Store for 2012. After a hugely successful event last year, we’ve decided to do it all again, bigger and better than ever.
With full 360 degree water views, ocean breezes and of course the divine Sydney sun, customers will enjoy outdoor lounges, beats courtesy of the Sunglass Hut DJ, and of course all the fantastic eyewear on offer. You might even run into a very special Sunglass Hut guest…
Lock these dates in your diary and be sure to visit us at the Floating Store for some fun in the sun:
Thursday 15th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Friday 16th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Saturday 17th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
Sunday 18th November, Darling Harbour: 10am – Till late
More incredible product to set hearts aflutter; check out these amazing, sunglasses available at our floating store this weekend. From incredible Dolce & Gabbana and D&G, to more divine BVLGARI, it just gets better and better.
Lace, animal print and polka dots have long been a part of the Dolce & Gabbana DNA. The Mix & Match collection epitomizes original and feminine style. This combination of real lace, animalier and polka dot prints is daringly perfect for the style savvy.
$400 aud
Colourful and playful. This style takes inspiration from the seductive and ironic mood of the D&G Fall/Winter collection. The colour palette includes three dominant lettering prints on pink, white or black. Make a style statement in D&G.
$299.95 aud
The distinctive element and what makes these BVLGARI sunglasses highly functional is ceramic, not only as embellishment but also as technical innovation in the new hinge. Designed with the modern and style conscious man in mind.
$1,150 aud
With 150 Australian exclusive sunglasses from some of the worlds biggest labels (Prada, Miu Miu, Versace, Persol to name but a few), beautiful Sydney harbour as a backdrop and local and international guests soaking it all up; the floating store was always going to go off with a bang.
We’re posting images live from the floating store as it all happens, check them out below:
