NDA Voting Haulier THEODORE Alix Higgins People’s Choice AWARD Celebrate Australia's emerging designers with the prestigious National Designer Award. Presented by David Jones, join us in recognising Australia’s vibrant fashion talent by voting for your favourite designer now. THE NOMINEES Haulier Iordanes Spyridon Gogos Alix Higgins Clea Ikuntji Artists Theodore HAULIER Established in Sydney in 2020 and crafted in Europe to the highest standards from materials of superior quality, HAULIER makes timeless goods that endure. Its founder, Jeremy Hershan, draws on a career designing for the world’s top luxury and legacy brands, taking cues from the his dual Australian and European heritage and the lasting fashions of the past to create contemporary heirlooms using traditional manufacturing techniques. Shop Haulier Jeremy Hershan Designer for Haulier @haulier.international Find Out More IORDANES Spyridon Gogos IORDANES Spyridon Gogos Iordanes Spyridon Gogos is a circular brand, continually striving to produce sustainable outcomes in their design processes. The brand currently has a ‘zero’ waste process of reusing wastage through compression techniques, investing in specialised machinery that furthers their commitment to sustainable practices. Jordan Gogos Designer for Iordanes Spyridon Gogos @iordanesspyridongogos Find Out More ALIX Higgins Alix Higgins is a fashion designer from Sydney. After studying in Paris and working with Marine Serre, Alix returned to his hometown to start his label in 2021. The brand focuses on imbuing everyday pieces with magic, and poetry; a love letter to the internet, and to a future commerciality. Produced in Sydney, Australia, and stocked in independent boutiques worldwide, Alix Higgins was awarded ‘Emerging Designer of the Year’ 2023 by the Australian Fashion Laureate, and is also a proud member of the Australian Fashion Council's Fashion Trademark. Alix Higgins @alixhiggins Find Out More CLEA CLEA Clea is a premium womenswear label, distinguished by an appreciation for exceptional quality, cuts and finishes. Designed to be cherished, classic silhouettes and wardrobe staples are reimagined with a modern approach. Embracing an aesthetic which proposes a fresh balance of opposing elements – masculine and feminine, textural and clean, strength and softness, intricate and minimal. Shop Clea Natasha Gordan Designer for Clea @clea.galerie Find Out More IKUNTJI Artists Ikuntji Artists is a not-for-profit, Aboriginal art centre based in the remote Aboriginal community of Ikuntji (Haasts Bluff), NT. Established in 1992 as the first Indigenous art centre in the Western Desert by women and for women, printmaking has been part of their history, as well as a celebration of intergenerational knowledge sharing from our elders to our emerging artists. An inclusive space, in which experimentation and innovation is fostered, their textiles inspire makers around the world to be innovative and create bespoke wearable art. @ikuntjiartists Find Out More THEODORE THEODORE THEODORE is an Australian menswear brand using artificial intelligence and emerging technology to redefine the fashion landscape. Their mission is to revolutionise fashion by using a personalised made-to-measure model that transcends standardised sizing and increases sustainability. At its heart is the Pocket Tailor App, integrating AI to ensure the perfect fit, complemented by 'WaveWear' NFC tags that bridge the physical and digital realms. THEODORE invites you to explore a new era where technology meets timeless style in every tailored piece. Timothy Aquino Designer for THEODORE @thdr Find Out More Vote between 15 February 2024 at 9:00AM AEST – 28 February 2024 at 5:00PM AEST. One entry per person. T&Cs available at: https://www.davidjones.com/terms-and-conditions -approx
