iD reveals 2012 Emerging Designer finalists

Fashion history will be created and careers launched when the world’s hot new fashion talent show their collections at the 8th annual iD International Emerging Designer Awards in Dunedin, New Zealand. 

Twenty eight finalists from seven countries have been selected to show at this year’s prestigious event to be held on Thursday 29 March 2012, at the Lion Foundation Arena, Edgar Stadium, Dunedin.

Victoria Muir, iD’s event co-ordinator says the iD Awards are continuing to attract international talent who travel from around the globe (including Switzerland, Israel and Croatia) for the opportunity to show at this must-see fashion event. 

“For the first time since this international fashion competition was launched in 2005, we have a finalist from Canada, with an even stronger representation from New Zealand and Australia. Every year I’m amazed at the quality of the entries we receive, and this year is no different. I’ve collated over 100 entries from 11 different countries, representing some of the most prestigious fashion schools in the world.”

Tanya Carlson, fashion designers and selection panellist, says it is exciting to see more menswear collections in this year’s entries, alongside many applicants showing sustainable processes and a greater awareness of the environment.

“It’s great to see an increase in the number of Australian finalists embracing the opportunities the iD Awards offer – including having their collections seen by one of the industry’s best, Hilary Alexander, who I’m looking forward to meeting again!”

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Scottish Fashion Awards winners announced!

The Scottish Fashion Awards greets guests from around the world at the 6th annual event in association with Vogue.com on Wednesday 15th June at the magnificent Glasgow Science Centre, hosted by Laura Whitmore. The winners have now been announced!


Jonathan Saunders – Scottish Designer of the Year – Sponsored by Vogue.

With this category featuring the hottest designers of the moment it was anyone's to win. The field of home grown talent that Scotland has produced is astounding. However, there was just no stopping Jonathan Saunders reign as he takes the title for the second year running. Back to his best and integrating print into his designs he has stormed the catwalks and once again reminded us why we have honoured him as our Designer of the Year 2011.


Henrietta Ludgate – Scottish Young Designer of the Year Sponsored by the Scottish Fashion Council

Having built up a strong reputation within the fashion world we are proud to honour Henrietta Ludgate as our Young Designer of the Year 2011. This talented woman's flair for structural design, the minimalistic form and her uncanny ability to design with a real sense of her Scottish Heritage makes her our winner.


Rox – Scottish Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Braehead
For providing us with quality product, elegance, premium designer brands and unrivalled customer service, ROX is able to make all customers feel like a star. This makes them our Retailer of the Year 2011. 


House of Holland – International Designer of the Year Sponsored by Hotel Du Vin
A truly unique designer, who passionately embraces the materials that Scotland has to offer, we salute our International Designer of the Year 2011 - House of Holland. Congratulations to Henry Holland.

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