NATIONAL DESIGNER AWARD PRESENTED BY DAVID JONES
Australia’s most
prestigious fashion award
Presented by
Entering its 28th year, The National Designer Award presented by David Jones celebrates the creativity and excellence of Australian fashion designers in their first five years of business. Past winners include some of the biggest names in Australian fashion such as Christopher Esber, Dion Lee, Romance Was Born, Alémais, P.E. Nation, Toni Maticevski and Strateas Carlucci.
As Australia’s most established and prestigious fashion award program, the National Designer Award highlights the future of Australian fashion, providing finalists with opportunities for mentorship, networking and critical industry exposure.
Finalists and one winner are chosen by a panel of esteemed industry judges and the winner is the designer who best demonstrates vision and cohesion in creativity and design; adherence to high quality manufacturing standards; high attention to detail; strong business acumen; and a genuine commitment to addressing environmental and social impact.
The prize consists a of $20,000 cash and high value business development support that provides the winner with the resources needed to assist in growing their brand and business. In recognition of the industry's pressing need for positive change, one deserving finalist will also be awarded with the Honourable Mention for Sustainability in acknowledgement of their dedication to sustainability, clear in both their product and overall business ethos.
In addition, a People’s Choice Award allows fashion enthusiasts and consumers to get involved by submitting an online vote for their favourite finalist.