The 36th annual Hokonui Fashion Design Awards was held at the Gore Town and Country Club.
Designers from all around the country travelled to the event to view their garments being modelled on the catwalk.
Awards chairperson Jacqui McKinney said the designers’ efforts were outstanding.
"Designers are the heart and soul of our event," she said.
"They have been working for months to bring these memorable pieces to life and this year has been monumental in our event."
The Mataura Licensing Trust Award of Excellence winner was Tegan Rose Vickery, of the Otago Polytechnic School of Fashion.
Miss Vickery said she was shocked to win the award.
"I’ve entered in two years before but I never expected anything like this," she said.
She entered the daywear section with her oversized orange suit, which was made of linen canvas and was matched with a silk blouse.
"This is going to be my last year entering as next year I am going overseas to get more experience, but my family and I were having a girls night out just coming along to watch the event and see the various designers and their garments.
"I never knew I would win the entire thing.
"I love these awards because it is just so amazing to see all of the entries from designers all over the country.
"I’ve loved every part of being involved and seeing all of the types of fashion at the show."
The judges this year were Taylor label owner Vicki Taylor and creative director Sammy Salsa, both of Auckland, and New Lands label creator Natalie Newlands, of Queenstown.
The judges said the standard of fashion entries was high and were very impressed by the range of garments in this year’s event.
Mrs McKinney said said she was grateful to all the judges, designers, sponsors, volunteers and individuals who helped to make the show happen year after year.
