Award Categories
BERNINA NORTHLAND FASHION AWARDS
There are 2 wearable arts categories and 3 fashion categories to choose from accommodating young, beginner level sewists and artists through to more experienced sewists and artists
Each category has a broad ranging definition to allow your creativity to blossom within. We encourage you to explore your creativity while having fun in the process, culminating in showcasing your creative talent in this prestigious event.
As a designer you are eligible for the Northland Designer of the Year award.
Please browse the categories for further details.
If you have any questions regarding details of the categories, please contact us on entries@northlandfashionawards.org.nz
Day Wear
An original fashion garment designed to be worn on the street during the day.
While your design process may begin with a purchased or repurposed pattern, the final garment is more than ‘just following a pattern’ and clearly demonstrates your creative point of view as a designer.
Evening Wear
An original fashion garment designed to be worn at an evening event. Perhaps a gorgeous ball gown, a tailored trouser suit, or some other lavish garment suitable for an evening occasion.
Avante Garde
Are you ready to embark on a creative journey that knows no bounds? Welcome to the exhilarating world of Avante Garde Fashion, where garments are designed on the cutting edge of fashion.
Masquerade
(Up to Year 8 only)
Design an amazing mask using any medium. Large and small, weird and wonderful, the masquerade is all about having fun while remaining anonymous. So that all the attention is on the mask the model is to wear all black clothing.
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