After a four year hiatus due to COVID-19, Fashion Awards Australia returned on Friday October 14, with a gala event at the Encore Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing.
Gowns from some of Australia’s top fashion designers were paraded down the runway, as were those designed by local TAFE and high school students during the event hosted by Channel 10’s Tristan MacManus.
Broadford designer Sue Parker took out the evening’s top prize, the $10,000 Australian Gown of the Year, while Hoppers Crossing teenager, Oliver Pond, won both the day wear and race wear categories.
The Thomas Carr College student won both awards for the suit he designed, made and modelled himself.
St Albans Secondary College student, Cynthia Dinh, won the calico award where the basic fabric is transformed into high fashion with the use of dye and accessories.
Rags to Runway, Stitch don’t Ditch, evening wear and costume/fantasy were the other competitions and categories awarded.
