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EMERGING DESIGNER AWARD
PRESENTED BY VOGUE AUSTRALIA

Are you the future of Australian fashion? This year the 2024 Emerging Designer Award returns with an exciting collaboration with Vogue Australia. 

The winner of the Emerging Designer Award will receive a prize valued over $48,000, including an unforgettable design immersive experience to Vogue Japan, presented in partnership with Vogue Australia. 

Every entrant will also receive a double pass to view or attend the Emerging Designer Award on Penfolds Victoria Derby Day.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary opportunity!

Submissions for the Emerging Designer Award, presented by Vogue Australia close 5pm, Friday 4 October 2024.

ENTER THE EMERGING DESIGNER AWARD NOW

Past inspiration

We have selected some awesome submissions from last year's award to give you an idea of what stands out!

View Amy Cottrell

Amy Cottrell

Victoria

View Phillipa Signorelli 2

Phillipa Signorelli

 View Torie Exton

Tori Exton

 View Raquel Rodriguez

Raquel Rodriguez

 View Nicola Mularczyk

Nicola Mulcarczyk

 View Mineth Fonseka

Mineth Fonseka

 View Hannah Jane Maybury

Hannah Jane Maybury

 View Mathilda Sinagra

Mathilda Singara

Browse all submissions from last year.

Get your submission ready

We have created the ultimate guide to help you showcase your entry and give you the best opportunity to shine. Please ensure you read the guide before you enter your submission!

Emerging Designer: Submission Guide

Prizing

All finalists are invited to present on course and receive two VRC Members enclosure passes to attend Penfolds Victoria Derby Day present their design in the Emerging Designer Final.

  • Design immersion experience, including a visit to Vogue Japan, in partnership with Vogue Australia, valued at $25,000
  • Media Coverage by Vogue Australia, valued at $20,000
  • Media coverage by VRC, Inside Headquarters Magazine, valued at $2,850
  • A year's supply of Schweppes, valued at $500

Total First Prize Value $48,350

  • Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Package, valued at $3,500
  • TCL TV and Entertainment Package, valued at $2,000
  • Voucher, valued at $1,000
  • A year supply of Schweppes, valued at $500
  • A gift from Penfolds, valued at $300

Total Second Prize Value $7,300

  • Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Package, valued at $3,500
  • TCL TV and Entertainment Package, valued at $1,500
  • Voucher, valued at $1,000
  • A years supply of Schweppes, valued at $500
  • A gift from Penfolds
  • Valued at $300

Total Third Prize Value $6,800

2023 Emerging Designer Award Winner

Jessica Virk 

For further information about the criteria, eligibility and frequently asked questions, head to our Emerging Designer Award Submission Guide.

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