a) CREATIVE MENSWEAR
Innovative, new-age menswear, representing the new, young generation. Merino could well be a choice of material in this section.

b) CULTURAL
Garments should depict the student's interpretation of a cultural or ethnic background. For male, female or both.

c) STREET CRED (TRENDSETTERS)
Entries should depict a completely new fashion trend for male, female or both.

d) LEISURE SPORTSWEAR
Many sectors of our population wear sports styled leisurewear. Choose from these options:
Either
Sports styled leisure wear that can be worn anywhere.
Or
Sports specific clothing that reflect the quality and unique properties of Merino Wool as essential sportswear material. Highly active sports e.g. athletics, skiing and cycling are a few examples.

e) WEARABLE ART (FANTASY)
Anything goes. Be creative. Garments must be able to fit through a normal doorway and must be able to be worn. For male, female or both.

f) EVENING WEAR
Design a formal outfit for you or a specified friend/client. Examples are school leavers' ball, or other formal occasion birthday, wedding, going to the races, etc. for male, female or both.

g) EMBELLISHMENTS CREATIVE ADD-ONS
Section A
Creating a new idea for existing clothing is becoming a fashion trend. No longer do you need to wear clothing "off the peg" that looks the same. Create an embellishment for any type of clothing that adds a distinctive look to the garment. This section could include clothing belts, hats, etc.
Section B
Jewellery is as much a part of the fashion industry as clothing. Design a piece of jewellery that is different. It can be made of any material you choose and be matched with any garment.

h) QUILTING
Quilting is returning to the world. It may be used in the design of your fashion garment, as a visual art medium or as a room accessory. In America and Japan, they are often used as wall hangings in hotels and companies. Consider creating a quilt that either meets the requirement of a commercial user, a friend or for yourself at home. Quilting consists of three layers; backing, batting (cotton, wool dacron) and the top can be pieced and/or appliqué. The only specification is the quilt has to be an original design idea. This can also be a visual arts entry. Minimum size - 40cm x 40cm. Maximum size - 1.5 metres x 1.5 metres.

Web site: www.kiwiquilts.co.nz

junior, intermediate and senior
All students may choose from any of the above sections.

category criteria

• Comply with all Conditions of Entry and Presentation Criteria.
• There are no size restrictions, but the judges would prefer submissions to comply with size 12 for women and a man's size of 101cm chest and 84 cm waist.
• Send design sheets as set out in the presentation criteria. PLEASE DO NOT send the garment until you are informed that you are a finalist.
• Submissions to include four or more colour photographs showing the finished garment on a model. Each photograph depicting a different view (ie front, back, right side, left
side, close up of intricate work). Photographs should be mounted on A3 card and laminated.
• We encourage all models to wear the complete outfit including footwear where appropriate and to take close up photos of any intricate work complete with explanatory notes.
• Supply a written report including an evaluation of the design outcome.
• Garments must be safe to wear.
• Outside help with construction and patternmaking is allowed.

curriculum areas
Textiles, Graphics, Design, Art, Materials Technology and Home Economics.

merino wool
NOTE: Merino wool is one of the preferred materials to be used this year. Particularly in the "active sports leisure wear" category.

You can gain valuable information by accessing below the following website: www.nzmerino.co.nz.

Visit the Website: www.fashionz.co.nz and www.bernina.co.nz for fashion updates.