Tanya Carlson, Head Judge

A celebrated New Zealand designer, Tanya Carlson is renowned for her refined take on both tailored and off-duty dressing. Raised on the Otago Peninsula, and a dedicated surfer, her aesthetic references dramatic brooding landscapes, dynamic movement and clean lines. Carlson has been involved with iD Dunedin Fashion Week since its inception. She has also been a long-time selector and head judge for the iD International Emerging Designer Awards.

Margarita Robertson, NOM*d

Margarita Robertson, the Creative Director of NOM*d, is a lauded fashion industry figure, and founder of the PLUME stores in Dunedin and Christchurch. Her personal and unique edit of high-profile New Zealand and international designers sits alongside NOM*d’s own internationally acclaimed brand. In 2018, she was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the fashion industry.

Tara Viggo,Paper Theory

Tara Viggo is the founder of Paper Theory Patterns and was a finalist of the inaugural iD International Emerging Designer Awards in 2005. Tara was born in the Cook Islands and grew up in Dunedin. She spent 17 years working in London as a professional pattern cutter, right across the fashion industry, from high street stalwarts to luxury catwalk brands, giving her insight into the darker side of commercial fashion which resulted in her focus in sustainable design.