FROM DUNEDIN TO THE WORLD
iD Dunedin Fashion is a fashion EXPERIENCE like no other!
An edgy blend of high profile designers from New Zealand and abroad and innovative emerging fashion from around the globe showcased on the canvas of New Zealand’s southern gothic city, Dunedin.
In 2020 the iD International Emerging Designer Awards is a ‘virtual event’, with judging occurring online and finalists garments presented in a wonderful video created by Dunedin’s NHNZ.
Winners of the 2020 iD International Emerging Designer Awards will be announced in a premiere video presentation on Friday 7 August.
In an exciting international first for the iD International Emerging Designer Awards the 32 finalists collections will be announced in a video presentation after judging by a star-studded panel of international fashion experts. Filmed in bedrooms, hallways and parks across 14 countries in Covid-19 lockdown the video awards presentation is being edited by world-leading production house NHNZ.
Moving iD International Emerging Designer Awards in partnership with Otago Polytechnic online means organisers have been able to assemble an unrivalled panel of 16 jurors from five countries. Judging will take place over the next two months and the winners will be announced live at a glamorous event at Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin.
iD Dunedin is supported by the city, community and commercial partners, run by a management team and governed by iD Dunedin Fashion Inc – a charitable organisation registered under the Charities Commission. Funds raised by the event are carried on to help fund future years events.
THE TEAM BEHIND iD DUNEDIN FASHION WEEK
SALLY PEART, iD BOARD co-chair
Sally Peart is the founding partner of Marks & Worth Lawyers in Dunedin, a specialist intellectual property firm advising a wide range of participants in the creative sector including designers, retailers, musicians, writers and creative start-ups. Sally has a Masters in Intellectual Property from the University of London and brings her extensive knowledge of branding, licensing and contract negotiation to the ID team.
ANNEMARIE MAINS, iD EVENT MANAGER
With a background in marketing communication - B. Com (Hons), Annemarie started her own event management business in the early 1980’s, first in South Africa and then in 1996 in New Zealand. Over the years she’s organised events in a variety of industries, including iD Dunedin Fashion from 2003 to 2007.
As she is passionate about design, interiors and outdoor spaces in 2007 Annemarie ventured in a new direction – kitchen and bathroom design, becoming a New Zealand Certified Kitchen Designer (CKDNZ). Annemarie is a Past President and member of the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA), a professional member of the Certified Designers Association (CDS), a member of BCITO’s (Building and Construction Industry) (Kitchen and Bathroom Industry) National Advisory Group and a member of Master Builders.
Annemarie is excited to be part of iD Dunedin Fashion again. She’s relishing the opportunity to work in an innovative and creative industry and looking forward with enthusiasm to building upon what’s been developed by previous organisers and committees.
M: +64 21 999 329 E: annemarie@comlink.co.nz
TANYA CARLSON, ID BOARD MEMBER
Long-standing committee member Tanya Carlson has been the designer and director of her eponymous women's fashion label and boutique stores for over 20 years. Tanya acts as adjudicator on the judging panel of the iD International Emerging Designer Awards and is our Auckland representative for the event.
Jeanette Corson – iD BOARD MEMBER
Jeanette Corson has a strong background in executive and governance support, working directly for the Chief Executive of Otago Polytechnic and also as Secretary to the Otago Polytechnic Council. She draws upon this experience for iD Dunedin Fashion Week. Jeanette manages all administrative and financial matters to bring iD to life.
TANIA DICKIE, ID BOARD MEMBER
Tania Dickie is a financial services professional based in Dunedin. With interests in governance she is a member of the Institute of Directors. She was previously Chief Executive of Credit Union South and has worked in the consumer finance industry in sales, marketing, retail investments and leadership for over 30 years. She holds a Bachelor of Business in Marketing Management and also holds interests in strategy, change management, leveraging technology and organisation transformation.
DR MARGO BARTON, ID board Co-CHAIR and creative director
Dr Margo Barton is a Professor in Fashion at the School of Design, Otago Polytechnic. Margo teaches in the fields of fashion design, fashion communication, and millinery, and has a PhD in Fashion from RMIT University, Melbourne. Margo leads the team behind the iD International Emerging Designer Awards.
sally Mcmillan, id board member
Sally McMillan is the Principal of McMillan&Co. Lawyers, a boutique Dunedin firm specialising in private client law. She is also a Mediator, a member of the Institute of Directors, the Honorary Solicitor for Graduate Women NZ, and has held previous governance roles both in her own companies and externally. She has previous involvement in the conception and realisation of Dunedin events, including with Toitu. Sally’s personal legal practise revolves around helping clients through crises - strategising for success, and negotiating or mediating good outcomes. She is an “ideas person” who is known for her pragmatism, her collaboration, her candour, and her no nonsense, roll your sleeves up, don’t-leave-til-tomorrow-what-you-can-get-stuck-into-today, approach. She brings that same approach, as well as her directorship and management skills and her enthusiasm and energy for events that showcase Dunedin, to the iD Board.
DAVE BRADY, ID BOARD MEMBER
Dave Brady was born and educated in Dunedin, and now lives in Naseby, Central Otago. He practices as a Project Consultant advising clients on strategy, screen infrastructure, finance and commercial transactions, start-up/scale-up, and programme/project initiation. Working with clients throughout New Zealand, he likes to; take an idea, develop a plan, work out how to execute the plan, all whilst drawing together various strategic threads along the way. Prior to returning to Otago, Dave worked as an executive for the Financial Markets Authority as well as finance and commercial roles in property, technology, and energy companies.
CHARLOTTE CARR, ID board MEMBER
Dunedin-based lawyer and Fashion Design graduate Charlotte Carr brings a wealth of fashion knowledge (from design to retail) alongside a passion for the iD event, having attended the Fashion Week from a young age. She is currently based at Solomons Barristers and Solicitors.
nicola mcconnell, PR MANAGER
Nicola has extensive experience building and communicating about iconic brands from student radio to a leadership role with Australia’s largest beverage company. Founder of boutique Dunedin PR and Marketing company Brand Amp, Nicola is also the founder of Dine Dunedin and a co-owner of the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards.