iD International Emerging Designer Awards

The atmosphere behind the scenes at the iD International Emerging Designer Awards judging day today was one of anticipation and nerves, as finalists dressed models and made last-minute adjustments to their collections, before facing the panel of judges who included, fashion guru Des Rusk and designers Tanya Carlson of Carlson and Margi Robertson of NOM*d. 

This year saw nearly 100 entries, with only 14 being selected from seven different countries including China, USA, Australia, India and Slovakia