it's awesome because it attracts a range of designs from throughout nz, australia and the pacific. designers range from young design students to established labels, high school students to grandmothers. it truly is all inclusive and provide designers with a platform to showcase their talents!
i was meant to go this year (finally!) but plans fell through and i have to wait until it airs on tv :P anyways, enjoy the winners & runners up of each category!
traditionally inspired
so the garment has to be born from a traditional idea or vision. it could be a dress made from flax or coconut fiber. it's a chance for the designer to be creative and imaginative with tradition in mind.
Supreme Winner: Kiri Nathan
Runnerup: Shona Tawhiao
asia pasifika
the peoples and cultures of asia are just as much of the pacific and as contributors to the cultural diversity of new zealand, this section lets the flavaz of asia mix with those of the pacific to produce this unique catergory of 'asia pasifika'. designers are encouraged to be influenced by all things asian under the skies of our pacific nation.
Winner: Hazel Kirkham
Runnerup: Mollie Barr & Tara Cunnifee
Visesio Thomsen
3 piece collection: garments for the day
traditional pacific daywear was influenced by the missionaries religious and cultural values of the day, inspiring the puletasi, lava lava, and mu'u mu'u. this section required designers to submut 3 garments made for daywear. the common factor in the designs can be anything from print to colour.
Winner: Annah Stretton
Runnerup: Corinne Te Whata
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