Bernina Northland Fashion Awards

26/05/2025

18/10/2024

The wait is over, here's the results of the Bernina Northland Fusion Fashion 2024!! The voting public have spoken. A big congratulations to all the category winners. A massive thanks to all our entrants, sponsors, funders, and especially our host businesses, who all made this year's event possible. That's a wrap from the team at The Tai Tokerau Artisan Fashion Trust!!

13/10/2024

“And that’s a wrap!!
Thanks everyone for participating in this year’s event, our amazing designers for creating fantastic garments, and our host businesses for their generosity in providing a display space. A huge shout out to our funders and sponsors for your support to make it all possible.

Follow this link https://gofile.me/5K74i/fd3EwgSLO for photos of the garments, thanks to Arron Lilley Photography. Stay tuned for what’s next”

08/10/2024

It’s the last week of Fashion Fusion, the 2024 The Bernina Northland Fashion Awards, and time is running out to view the amazing work on display! Make sure you visit all the businesses and collect a stamp to go into the draw for great spot prizes.

Voting for your choice of winner is online here.

https://northlandfashionawards.org.nz/vote/

30/09/2024

CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE DESIGNER

12/09/2024

Time is running out! ⏰ Get your entry in by this Sunday, 15th at midnight, and be in to win a category prize of $500 AND the overall prize - a BERNINA machine! Don’t miss your chance to take home these amazing rewards. Enter now before it's too late!

The 2024 Bernina Fashion Awards 'Fashion Fusion' will be held 28 September to 13 October. Designers of all ages welcome.

30/08/2024

While your journey may begin with patterns, this is far from ‘just following a pattern.’ Your final creation should be a testament to your creativity and individuality.

We’re looking for garments that speak of tradition, culture and innovation, where every stitch and every detail tells a story.

As you embark on this thrilling journey, you’re free to select materials that best suit your character’s look, but we also encourage you to embrace sustainable fashion by ‘reducing, reusing, and recycling’ materials wherever possible.

Let your passion for your ethnicity and the environment shine through your work, ensuring authenticity and sensitivity are maintained in the process and representation.

29/08/2024

This is your opportunity to shine and captivate with your exquisite mask design. Craft a mask that tells a story, hides secrets, and takes masquerade to a whole new level. The display is yours, and let your mask be the star of the show!

We encourage you to embrace the sustainable principles of ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ to craft your masquerade masterpiece.

This category is limited to students of primary, intermediate levels only (Year 8 and below).

28/08/2024

Avante Garde is the very cutting edge of new fashion designs and trends. No photos are here because we are waiting to see your creative vision of future fashion.

Turn the forgotten into the unforgettable, and redefine what’s possible in the world of fashion.

And remember, your artistic vision should extend from head to toe. From headwear that makes a statement to footwear that completes your Avante Garde outfit, and accessories that elevate your ensemble, your entire look should be a visual feast for the senses.

Get ready to turn heads, inspire change, and prove that fashion truly knows no boundaries!

27/08/2024

While you might start with a pattern, your final creation should transcend the ordinary and shine with your distinct designer vision.

But that’s not all! We want you to think beyond the garment itself. Your fashion expression should be head-to-toe, so don’t forget to infuse your inventive spirit into headwear, footwear, and accessories. It’s time to make the city your runway and your designs the talk of the town!

26/08/2024

You might kickstart your evening wear design journey with a pattern, but what we’re seeking is far from ordinary. Your final garment should be a masterpiece that speaks volumes about your unique creative vision as a designer. It’s time to shine in the world of evening fashion, where your creations will set the night on fire!