Avid fashion designers and artists are invited to submit entries in the 2007 Villa Maria Cult-Couture Awards. Garments entered for the awards should demonstrate a unique New Zealand interpretation and explore the limits of haute couture and artistry. Villa Maria encourages originality and innovation from designers, this year’s event has been given a stylish, eye-catching new look.
Thanks to generous sponsors, there is $15,000 in prize money to be won. The categories are: Recycled Revolution, Formally Yours, Obviously Organic, Flight of Fantasy, Matrimonial Bliss and On the Streets, plus a special new award to recognise creative excellence from Manukau designers.
Entries close on 14 September 2007. The competition is open to anyone 18 years and over. Finished garments must be received by 13 October 2007. Visit the City Council’s website for the entry form.
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Providence, RI