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Emerging Designer Award - Presented by Vogue

Are you ready to shape the future of Australian fashion?

The Emerging Designer Award, presented by Vogue, returns in 2025, celebrating creativity, innovation, and sustainability. This prestigious award champions fresh talent who push the boundaries of style and craftsmanship while designing with purpose. Sourcing responsibly, crafting ethically, and reducing environmental impact. It’s your platform to leave a mark on the industry and help shape a more sustainable future for fashion.

 

ENTER THE 2025 EMERGING DESIGNER AWARD
PRESENTED BY VOGUE NOW

 

Get Inspired

See standout entries from last year’s digital competition.

View Sarah Murphy

Sarah Murphy

VICTORIA

View Max Bell

Max Bell

VICTORIA

View Blen Birbirsa

Blen Birbirsa

NEW SOUTH WALES

View Nam Tran

Nam Tran

VICTORIA

View Jasmine Langdon

Jasmine Langdon

NEW SOUTH WALES

View James McKerracher

James McKerracher

VICTORIA

View Ruby Smith

Ruby Smith

QUEENSLAND

View JOHN KLIF 0

John Klif

NEW SOUTH WALES

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Emerging Designer Submission Guide

This guide will help you perfect your entry and give you the best shot at standing out. Make sure to dive in and read it before you submit!

Create, Submit, Shine: Submission Guide

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Prizing

  • A $20,000 Visa Gift Card
  • A full page in the February 2026 Vogue Magazine, celebrating the winner’s piece valued at $17,800
  • Experience the very best of Crown with a $4,000 Crown Gift Card including luxury hotel accommodation, indulgent spa treatment and iconic restaurants.
  • VRC Media coverage in external publications valued at $2,850
  • A dining package for 4 people in the Terrace restaurant over the 2026 Autumn Carnival at Flemington Racecourse valued at $2,000
  • A year’s supply of Schweppes valued at $500
  • $500 voucher

  • Experience the very best of Crown with a $3,500 Crown Gift Card including luxury hotel accommodation, indulgent spa treatment and iconic restaurants.
  • A TCL TV package including a 55” QD-Mini LED Google TV with Onkyo sound and a 5.1 Channel Dolby Atmos soundbar valued at $1,998
  • A year’s supply of Schweppes valued at $500
  • $500 voucher

  • Experience the very best of Crown with a $3,500 Crown Gift Card including luxury hotel accommodation, indulgent spa treatment and iconic restaurants.
  • A TCL TV package including a 55” UHD QLED Google TV and a 40” Full HD Android TV valued at $1,498
  • A year’s supply of Schweppes valued at $500
  • $500 voucher

Competition Terms & Conditions

Congratulations to 2024 Emerging Designer Award Winner

Victoria Cananzi

Discover all the highlights from last year's competition here.

For further information about the criteria, eligibility and frequently asked questions, head to our Emerging Designer Award Submission Guide.

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