Perhaps you have already heard, at 11.30 pm there will be a Costume Contest. A real one, with jury and catwalk and prizes. But first things first: If you want to participate, sign up directly at the party. A couple of nice people from marketing will meet you at the selfie spots in the side foyers until 9.30 p.m., take a picture of you and your fabulous costume, and relieve you of your name and cell phone number (will not be saved). Photos of all registered guests will be shared with our distinguished panel of judges who will select the top ten costumes. At 22.30 it's time to look at your cell phone: the ten best entries will be contacted by SMS. At 23.00, these ten people will be invited to the catwalk, where they will perform for the audience, jury and moderation at 23.30 (or simply make it alive to the other end of the main stage). Short interviews will follow, the jury will discuss and finally present their three winners. The award ceremony will also take place on the main stage, there is talk of confetti.
The Jury
- Verena Giesbert - Costume Director Zurich Opera House
- Yannik Aellen - Director Mode Suisse
- Ginny Litscher - Textile Designer
- Odyssia Houstis - Editor in Chief Schön! Magazine
- Roland Rahal - Fashion Designer and Founder Mourjjan
The evaluation criteria
- Coherent overall picture - Sense of Style
- Element of surprise
- Authenticity
- Over-the-topness
- Creativity
The presenters
- Gossipa - drag queen
- Luca Papini - DJ, Entertainer, Host
The prizes
- With the 1st main prize worth a total of CHF 2500, you can enjoy an opera weekend in Zurich with an overnight stay and dinner (incl. wine accompaniment) in the 5-star Hotel Baur au lac, rounded off with a performance of your choice in the opera house.
- The 2nd main prize: Put together your own outfit worth CHF 1000 at Globus, the traditional Zurich department store, and attend a performance of your choice at the opera house.
- Our partner Credit Suisse is contributing the 3rd main prize, namely 1x4 tickets for an international match of the Swiss national team, including a VIP box.