Established in 2008, the Australian Fashion Laureate are Australian fashion’s highest accolades. The annual awards recognise and reward leadership and innovation in the Australian fashion industry across categories including Designer of the Year, Emerging Designer of the Year, Indigenous Designer of the Year and Sustainable Innovation of the Year. The Carla Zampatti Award for Excellence in Leadership celebrates contributions to advancing the position of women in the Australian fashion industry. The industry’s pinnacle honour, the Australian Fashion Laureate Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrates persons who have, over time, made a significant contribution to the growth and development of the Australian fashion industry. 

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Winners are determined by a panel of industry leaders comprised of Australian Fashion Laureate alumni, leading fashion journalists, stylists, communications professionals, and top retail executives.

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2024 winners

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Designer of the Year, presented by Shark Beauty: Lesleigh Jermanus, ALÈMAIS

 

Emerging Designer of the Year, presented by Pandora: Gabriella Pereira, Beare Park

 

Indigenous Designer of the Year, presented by BYHEALTH: Grace Lillian Lee

 

Sustainable Designer of the Year, presented by The Volte: Laura May and Hannah Gibbs, Nagnata

 

Carla Zampatti Award for Excellence in Leadership: Andie Halas, Thread Together

 

Australian Fashion Laureate for Lifetime Achievement: Stephen Bennett

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