Marike Uys’ design won the Award of Excellence at the Hokonui Fashion Design Awards. Photos: Samuel White : Brightly coloured creation triumphs

Eden Ellmore’s designs won the collections section at the Hokonui Fashion Design Awards on Saturday. : Brightly coloured creation triumphs

Victoria Peploe’s design was recognised as having the best use of fabric. : Brightly coloured creation triumphs

Lyndon Sheehan’s collection was recognised as having the most commercial potential. : Brightly coloured creation triumphs

Marianne Chia’s design won her the Heather Paterson QSM Memorial Trophy for Best Southland Designer. : Brightly coloured creation triumphs

Ruth Bucknell’s design won the award for best knitted design. : Brightly coloured creation triumphs

Abbey McMaster (right) with her model in the dress which won her the Young Designer award. : Brightly coloured creation triumphs

Harrison Wong’s design won the Auaha Award. : Brightly coloured creation triumphs