Join us as we roll out the red carpet for Rise to the Runway's Emerging Designer Fashion Awards Gala Dinner.

The competition will be fierce this year, giving you the exclusive opportunity to witness the best and brightest new fashion designers from across Australia showcasing their labels for the Judges in an exciting array of categories.

Rise to the Runway is a platform for our native talent, launching Australian designers, encouraging inclusivity by stepping outside of social norms, and exciting with the innovation of wearable art and tech-integrated fashion.

Rise To The Runway strongly focuses on sustainability, ensuring that our Awards promote environmentally conscious practices. We provide a platform for aspiring fashion professionals to make a lasting impact, encouraging a path to a more sustainable and inclusive fashion industry.

Be in the audience to cheer them on as they compete for the coveted title of Rise To The Runway, Emerging Fashion Designer of the year 2024.

Rise to the Runway is where creativity converges with sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, we invite you to come on this exciting journey as we elevate Australia's next generation of creatives and shape the Gold Coast's position on the global fashion stage.

Last year's event SOLD OUT FAST so secure your tickets before they run out!!

DESIGN CATEGORIES

Resort and Swim
Reinvented Streetwear
Wearable Art
A Day at The Races
The Ethical Bride
Country of Origin

The Evenings Agenda

6:30 pm - Red Carpet Arrival, Pre Dinner Drinks and Canapes

Soak up all the glitz and glamour of a red-carpet arrival with a glass of bubbles and some delectable canapés from the award-winning kitchen at Green Fields Bar + Restaurant.

7:00 pm - Gala Dinner and Designer Showcase

Feast on a gourmet 2 course meal from the Chefs at the Award-Winning Fine Dining restaurant - Green Fields Bar + Restaurant, complimented with your wine, beer and soft drink for the first hour. Enjoy your dinner (Main and Dessert) whilst you watch our Fashion Design Competitors showcase their designs on the runway. The bar is open for all your cocktail, spirits and ongoing drink requirements. (Dietary requirements can be catered to. Options available during the checkout process)

9:00 pm - Award Presentations

Join in the excitement as the category Winners and Runner-Ups are announced culminating with the prestigious award for the Emerging and Student designers of the year 2024.

10:00 pm - Post Event Networking

Rub shoulders and network with judges, designers, models and industry professionals.