Wuhan Polytechnic, in southeast China, entered several collections in association with the Southern Institute of Technology, including this open Collection "Magnificent Collaboration". PHOTOS: RICHARD DAVISON : Basketball gear gets designer's ball rolling

Donna Dinsdale, of Tauranga, was open overall Award of Excellence winner with her radical menswear design. : Basketball gear gets designer's ball rolling

Bayfield High School pupil Alice Parsons, of Dunedin, pushed the envelope with her open Avant-garde entry. : Basketball gear gets designer's ball rolling

Debbie Smith, of Gore, created a showstopping open Recycled entry to win the section. : Basketball gear gets designer's ball rolling

The 31st Hokonui Fashion Design Awards was a chance for young designers such as Kaitlyn Hastie, of St Hilda's College, Dunedin, to demonstrate their skill and talent. : Basketball gear gets designer's ball rolling