And the Winners are.....

After an absolutely huge day, the iD International Emerging Designers award winners have been selected by the panel of seven of New Zealand’s fashion leaders.

Head judge Tanya Carlson (Carlson) was supported by Elisabeth Findlay (Zambesi), Amanda Linnell (Viva Managing Editor), James Dobson (Jimmy D), Charmaine Reveley (Charmaine Reveley), Margarita Robertson (NOM*d), and Tara Viggo (Paper Theory).

The 25 finalists from all around New Zealand and the world presented their collections to the judges at Tūhura Otago Museum. Carlson says, “It’s so wonderful to be back in the physical presence of our international and national entrants and there were so many jaw-dropping moments today. The advances in technology and sustainability that we saw are right at the forefront of our next generation of designers.

“Being selected as a finalist in this competition is an amazing achievement and I speak on behalf of all the judges when I say it was a humbling and inspiring day.”

The winners are:

Brand Aid Fashion Photography Award ($4,000 branding package)

Niamh Dobson – https://www.idfashion.co.nz/finalists-23-blog/niamh-dobson

Otago Polytechnic | Te Pukenga People’s Choice Award ($500)

Anaclara Lijó Losinno – https://www.idfashion.co.nz/finalists-23-blog/anaclara-lij-losinno

Viva Top NZ Designer (Editorial package)

Leonard Hill – https://www.idfashion.co.nz/finalists-23-blog/leonard-hill

Polson Higgs Entrepreneur in Design Award ($3,500 business advice package)

Ethan Cruise – https://www.idfashion.co.nz/finalists-23-blog/ethan-cruise

Cooke Howlison BMW Sustainability Award ($1,000)

Eden Me-tal – https://www.idfashion.co.nz/finalists-23-blog/eden-me-tal

Campaign for Wool Natural Luxury with Wool Award ($1,000)