Posts by Nicola McConnell
iD INTERNATIONAL EMERGING DESIGNER AWARDS 2020 WINNERS NAMED

For the first time in the 16 year history of the iD International Emerging Design Awards, the awards winners were named at a show they were unable to attend.

Finalists from 14 countries filmed themselves and their collections on their phones in their bedrooms, apartment building hallways and parks during lockdown. They sent their video to Dunedin and it was edited into a wonderful film by NHNZ. Paradoxically the film provided a very intimate look at the emerging finalists, as viewers got to see them explain their designs, their inspiration and see them in their own environment.

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Nicola McConnell
2020 iD INTERNATIONAL EMERGING DESIGNER AWARDS FINALISTS NAMED

iD International Emerging Designer Awards in partnership with Otago Polytechnic is the only young designer show anywhere in the world to accept entries from recent fashion graduates throughout the globe. And this year, it’s going to also be the first to judge and host its awards show online. This is the 16th year the iD Dunedin Fashion Inc. has presented the Awards and this year designs from the 33 finalists from 14 countries will be showcased in an exciting video show produced by international production house, NHNZ.

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Nicola McConnell
2019 iD INTERNATIONAL EMERGING DESIGNER AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Judges said winner Rebecca Carrington’s design was “uplifting and inspiring”, adding: “In a time of anxiety and negativity globally, Rebecca’s collection was a breath of fresh air. There was a sense of playfulness which belied the intricate detailing of her design showing talented craftsmanship and story-telling. Her collection brings a smile to your face.”

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