NATIONAL DESIGNER AWARD X DAVID JONES
TUESDAY 4 MARCH
7:00PM
ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING, 9 NICHOLSON ST, CARLTON
Finalists announced: Alix Higgins, All is a Gentle Spring, Amy Lawrance, Boteh, Christopher Hrysanidis, Hyph-n, Jude, Liandra, Lovaan Studios, Madre Natura
For the very first time, Australia’s most prestigious fashion award will be showcased on our Premium Runway and you can buy tickets to witness the future of fashion being crowned.
The National Designer Award x David Jones and supported by Australia Post recognises the creativity and excellence of fashion designers in their first eight years of business and represents the very best of Australian fashion brands right now. Ten finalists will be selected by our esteemed industry judging panel to present their collections on the runway, with the 2025 Award Winner and Honourable Mention for Sustainability announced on the night.
Past winners include Alèmais, Christopher Esber, Dion Lee, Haulier, Romance Was Born, Song for the Mute, Strateas Carlucci and Toni Maticevski.
Tickets to our Premium Runways are priced from $69
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
One deserving designer will also win the People’s Choice award on the night of the Premium Runway. This is open to public voting, allowing you to choose your favourite emerging designer. Learn more about each designer via the button below.
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EVENT DETAILS
LOCATION
Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Map
GETTING TO THE EVENT
Tram route 86 or tram route 96 to corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets
Free City Circle Tram to Victoria Parade
City loop train to Parliament Station
Bus routes 250, 251 and 402 to Rathdowne Street
Visiting from Regional Victoria? Why not take a V/Line train
PARKING
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson Street, Carlton
Enter via Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street. Open 5.30am to 12.00am daily
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible parking is located under Melbourne Museum on level P2 adjacent to the lifts
There are 4 wheelchair spaces and 4 companion card holder spaces available
