2021 marks the 32nd anniversary of the MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards, a significant achievement as the longest running fashion design awards of their type in New Zealand.
Held in Gore over the weekend, the awards continue to attract entries and interest throughout New Zealand. Since 1988, the awards have been a competitive platform for all aspiring fashion designers to showcase their designs.
The 2021 judges were Kathryn Wilson, James Dobson, and Sara-Jane Duff.
Special awards:
The Fabric Store
Best Use of Fabric Award
Winner - Jane Boyle, ARA Institute of Canterbury (Avant Garde)
O'Connor Richmond
Best Use of Wool Award
Winner - Viv Tamblyn, Gore (Natural Fibres)
INDIGO SKIN & BODY
Garment with the Most Commercial Potential Award
Winner - Ella McIntosh, ARA Institute of Canterbury
Gore District Council
Auaha Award
Winner - Nan Walden, Wellington (Collections)
Heather Paterson QSM Memorial Trophy
Best southland designer Award
Winner - Una Adams, Gore (Nightlife)
Southern Institute of Technology
Young Designer Award
Winner - Anna de Boyett, Whitecliffe College, Auckland
(Natural Fibres)
Mataura Licensing Trust
Award of Excellence
Winner - Ari Terekhova, Christchurch (Collections)
Open Section:
Hokonui Heritage Precinct
Open Avante Garde Award
Winner - Cydney Rooy, Massey University, Wellington
Runner Up - Phoenix Tumataroa, ARA Institute of Canterbury
Highly Commended - Eloise Gawler, ARA Institute of Canterbury
INDULGE BEAUTY THERAPY
Open Streetwear Award
Winner - Ella Van Beynen, Christchurch
Runner Up - Amy Macaskill, Wellington
Highly Commended - Anne-Marie Simon, Tauranga
MACKERSY PROPERTIES
Open Collections Award
Winner - Ari Terekhova, Christchurch
Runner Up - Re Fitzgerald, ARA Institute of Canterbury
Highly Commended - Gemma Roberts, ARA Institute of Canterbury
NEW WORLD
Open Recycled Award
Winner - Madeline Mangos, Tauranga
Runner Up - Caitlin Snell, Rotorua
Highly Commended - Judith & Rebecca Agnew, Dunedin
PROPERTY BROKERS
Open Menswear Award
Winner - George Borrie, Invercargill
Runner Up - Matt Bartram, Massey University, Wellington
Highly Commended - Ashford Thompson, Eastern Institute of Technology, Hawkes Bay
FMG/Farmlands
Open Natural Fibres Award
Winner - Anna de Boyett, Whitecliffe College, Auckland
Runner Up - Viv Tamblyn, Gore
Highly Commended - Daphne Randle, Alexandra
PERONI
Open NIGHTLIFE Award
Winner - Viv Tamblyn, Gore
Runner Up - Una Adams, Gore
Highly Commended - Kristie McCormack, Christchurch
Open Merit Awards
Jane Boyle (Avant Garde)
Lauren Hemens (Avant Garde)
Molly Taylor (Avant Garde)
Viv Tamblyn (Streetwear)
Vorakvong Chylong (Streetwear)
Ella McIntosh (Collections)
Jane Boyle (Collections)
Nan Walden (Collections)
Kim Keil (Collections)
Niquita Samuel (Collections)
Sheryl Henare (Natural Fibres)
Helen Marshall (Natural Fibres)
Katie Moulton (Nightlife)
Bodeen Stewart (Nightlife)
Lily Mackenzie (Recycled)
Debbie Smith (Recycled)
Amy Christie (Menswear)
Sarah Le Roux (Menswear)
