EMERGING DESIGNER AWARD
PRESENTED BY VOGUE AUSTRALIA

This year the 2024 Emerging Designer Award returns with an exciting collaboration with Vogue Australia.Ā 

The winner of the Emerging Designer Award will receive a prize valued over $48,000, including an unforgettable design immersive experience toĀ VogueĀ Japan, presented in partnership withĀ VogueĀ Australia.Ā 

Submissions for the Emerging Designer Award, presented by Vogue Australia have now closed.

COMPETITION DAILY SCHEDULES

Registrations Open

11:15am

Photo Opportunity

11:45am

Registrations close

12:15pm

Promenades

12:25pm

Best Dressed Preliminary Final

1:05pm

Best Dressed Daily Final

1:45pm

Emerging Designer Awards presented by Vogue Australia

2:10pm

Best Suited Preliminary

3:00pm

Best Suited Daily Final

3:30pm

Media Call

3:40pm

Registrations Open

9:30am

Photo Opportunity

10:00am

Registrations close

10:25am

Promenades

10:30am

Best Dressed Preliminary Final

11:15am

Best Dressed Daily Final

12:00pm

Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award

12:30pm

Best Suited Preliminary

1:20pm

Best Suited Daily Final

1:50pm

Media Call

2:00pm

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Registrations Open

11:00am

Photo Opportunity

11:30am

Registrations close

12:00pm

Promenades

12:05pm

Best Dressed Preliminary Final

12:50pm

Best Dressed Daily Final

1:30pm

Best Suited Preliminary Final

1:55pm

Best Suited Daily Final

2:25pm

Grand Final - Best Dressed

2:55pm

Media Opportunity

3:10pm

Grand Final - Best Suited

3:25pm

Media Call

3:40pm

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Prizing

All finalists are invited to present on-course and will also receive two VRC Members enclosure passes to attend Penfolds Victoria Derby Day and present their design in the Grand Final.

  • Design immersion experience, including a visit to Vogue Japan, in partnership with Vogue Australia, valued at $25,000
  • Media Coverage by Vogue Australia, valued at $20,000
  • Media coverage by VRC, Inside Headquarters Magazine, valued at $2,850
  • A year's supply of Schweppes, valued at $500

Total First Prize Value $48,350

  • Sofitel - Melbourne on Collins Package, valued at $3,500
  • TCL TV and Entertainment Package, valued at $2,000
  • Voucher, valued at $1,000
  • A year supply of Schweppes, valued at $500
  • A gift from Penfolds, valued at $300

Total Second Prize Value $7,300

  • Sofitel - Melbourne on Collins Package, valued at $3,500
  • TCL TV and Entertainment Package, valued at $1,500
  • Voucher, valued at $1,000
  • A years supply of Schweppes, valued at $500
  • A gift from Penfolds
  • Valued at $300

Total Third Prize Value $6,800

View the Emerging Designer Award Terms & Conditions here.

Past inspiration

We have selected some awesome submissions from last year's award to give you an idea of what stands out!

2023 Emerging Designer Award Winner

Jessica VirkĀ 

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Emerging Designer: Submission Guide