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26th October 2024 || Gold Coast

7th October 2023 || Robina Auditorium

EMERGING FASHION DESIGN AWARDS

Your gateway to unparalleled recognition and career-defining opportunities in the fashion industry. Whether you're a self-taught prodigy or a burgeoning university talent, this is your moment to showcase your creativity, gain mentorship from industry giants, and collaborate with peers who share your passion. Enter now for a chance to transform your dreams into reality and claim your place among fashion's rising stars!

ABOUT US

Experience the ultimate launchpad for emerging and student fashion designers, as well as models, stylists, make-up artists, and hairdressers eager to carve out a career in the fashion industry. Held annually on the stunning Gold Coast, one of the world’s premier tourist destinations, this event is your gateway to the cutting edge of fashion.

Our unique platform invites emerging designers from universities, fashion colleges, and high schools across Australia to showcase their extraordinary creations. But the opportunities don’t end there. Rise to the Runway also offers invaluable exposure for up-and-coming models, giving them a head start in a fiercely competitive industry always on the hunt for new talent. Additionally, this event provides students with the unparalleled experience of collaborating with stylists, make-up artists, and hairdressers, granting them a backstage pass to the electrifying world of fashion shows while still honing their craft.

Beyond the spotlight, the connections and insights gained from working backstage are priceless. The experience of participating in Rise to the Runway can be transformative, offering budding creatives a chance to network with established industry figures and earn powerful endorsements. Our all-encompassing event is crafted to help students lay a solid foundation for their future careers in fashion.

Participating in Rise to the Runway can be a game-changer for vibrant creatives looking to shine in the highly competitive fashion landscape. By joining us, students will gain professional experience, early exposure, and unique opportunities that will propel their careers forward, making their mark in the indomitable world of fashion.

Get ready to rise, show your talent, and walk the runway to your future!

We showcase Native talent, embrace inclusivity, excite with the innovation of wearable art, explore the new world of tech-integrated fashion and encourage the use of ethical materials for a sustainable fashion future.

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Applications for 2024 have closed. 

7th October 2023 || Robina Auditorium

2024 JUDGING PANEL

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RESHMAN Ramasamy

Honorary Professor, university lecturer and Allied health practitioner.

Samantha Taylor Reynolds

CEO of Braeside Estate

Tayla McFarlane

Fashion Designer, CEO of 7Roses

Bruno Falcone

Managing Director and Master Tailor of House of Falcone

Sarah Hutson

CEO and Creative Director of SFH Designs

Leanne St. George

Leanne St. George & Associates Pty Ltd

Our 2024 hosts

Kristina Savka

Kristina is a transformational Stylist, Creative Coach, and Couturier, who guides CEOs, Coaches, Speakers and Entrepreneurs on a journey to enhance their self-image and personal style, guiding them to live their brand. With an impressive 35 +year career in the fashion industry, Kristina's unwavering commitment to her diverse artistic talents is a testament to her exceptional mentorship and leadership abilities. She consistently achieves award-winning results for her clients nurturing and guiding them into magnetic success.

Brett D. Scott

Brett is known as Super-man or The Success Alchemist, where he helps switched on individuals upgrade and transform into their own Super-selves to support their mission in positively impacting the world as Changemakers.

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