NATIONAL DESIGNER AWARD X DAVID JONES

Premium Runways

Nov 9

Written By MFF

TUESDAY 24 FEBRUARY
7:00PM

Designers announced: Alvia Chung of Speed, Erik Yvon, Gabriella Pereira of Beare Park, Grace Kelly of Joaen, Hannah Teresa of Haluminous, Jackie Galleghan of Madre Natura, Justin Tong, Nathaniel Youkhana of Youkhana, Rachel Van Brussel of Van Brussel and Victoria Bliss

Entering its 30th year, Australia’s most prestigious fashion award, the National Designer Award x David Jones recognises the creativity and excellence of fashion designers in their first eight years of business and represents the very best of Australian fashion brands right now.

Ten finalists will be selected by our esteemed industry judging panel to present their collections on the Premium Runway, with the 2026 Award Winner, Honourable Mention for Sustainability and People’s Choice announced on the night.

Past Award winners include Alèmais, Amy Lawrance, Christopher Esber, Dion Lee, Romance Was Born, Song for the Mute, Strateas Carlucci and Toni Maticevski.

Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton

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Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson Street, Carlton VIC 3053
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Transport
Tram route 86 or tram route 96 to corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets
Free City Circle Tram to Victoria Parade
City loop train to Parliament Station
Bus routes 250, 251 and 402 to Rathdowne Street
Visiting from Regional Victoria? Why not take a V/Line train
Park at Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton
Enter via Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street. Open 5.30am to 12.00am daily
Accessible parking is located under Melbourne Museum on level P2 adjacent to the lifts
There are 4 wheelchair spaces and 4 companion card holder spaces available