IMG has recently announced the finalists for the highly esteemed 2022 Australian Fashion Laureate, an award that honors prominent leaders and innovators in the Australian fashion industry. The announcement, made on Tuesday, revealed an impressive lineup of nominees across various categories, including Designer of the Year, Emerging Designer of the Year, Sustainable Innovation, and the People’s Choice Award.
In the Designer of the Year category, the nominees include Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest from Aje, Camilla Freeman-Topper and Marc Freeman from Camilla and Marc, Christopher Esber, and Rachel Gilbert. These fashion powerhouses will be competing against each other for the coveted title.
For the Emerging Designer of the Year award, Alix Higgins, Jordan Dalah, Jordan Gogos from Iordanes Spyridon Gogos, and Lesleigh Jermanus from Alémais are the talented contenders. This category highlights the up-and-coming talents in the Australian fashion scene.
Recognizing the increasing importance of sustainability in the industry, the Sustainable Innovation of the Year category features notable nominees such as Bianca Spender and Kit Willow from KITX, Matt Jenson from M.J. Bale, and Sarah Munro and Robert Sebastian Grynkofki from Sarah and Sebastian. These designers are acknowledged for their efforts in pushing for more sustainable practices in fashion.
The Indigenous Designer of the Year award showcases the immense talent of Indigenous Australian designers. This year, the finalists include Denni Francisco from Ngali, Laura Thompson from Clothing The Gaps, TJ Cowlishaw from Aarli, and Liandra Gaykamangu from Liandra Swim. Their designs beautifully combine cultural heritage with contemporary aesthetics.
In addition, fashion enthusiasts can participate in the People’s Choice Award by voting for their favorite Australian fashion designer from a list of finalists curated by IMG and Afterpay. This category allows the public to have a voice in recognizing outstanding talent in the industry.
The event will also introduce a new award, The Carla Zampatti Award for Excellence in Leadership, as a tribute to the late Australian designer Carla Zampatti. The winner of this award will be announced during Zampatti’s retrospective exhibition at the Powerhouse Ultimo on November 23.
Natalie Xenita, the Vice President and Managing Director of IMG’s fashion events and properties in the Asia-Pacific region, spoke highly of the Australian Fashion Laureate and its role in celebrating the hard work and creativity of the country’s top designers. She commended the finalists for their craftsmanship and for using their platforms to address important social, cultural, and environmental issues.
The Australian Fashion Laureate winners will be announced during a ceremony held in Sydney on November 22. This highly anticipated event is a significant milestone for the Australian fashion industry, showcasing the remarkable talent and innovation that thrives Down Under.
To stay updated on the Australian Fashion Laureate and the latest in the industry, you can visit the official website [link 1] and follow their social media channels [link 2].
[Link 1: https://www.australianfashionlaureate.com/] [Link 2: https://www.instagram.com/ausfashionlaureate/]
