IMG has announced the winners of the 2024 Australian Fashion Laureate, honouring outstanding accomplishments in Australian fashion. Established in 2008 in partnership with the NSW Government, the Australian Fashion Laureate celebrates excellence and highlights achievements in Australian design, sustainability, and leadership across the fashion industry.

The 2024 winners were announced at a celebratory luncheon at Sydney’s Bennelong Restaurant.

Designer of the Year, presented by Shark Beauty

Lesleigh Jermanus, ALÈMAIS

Emerging Designer of the Year, presented by Pandora

Gabriella Pereira, Beare Park

Indigenous Designer of the Year, presented by BYHEALTH

Grace Lillian Lee

Sustainable Designer of the Year, presented by The Volte

Laura May and Hannah Gibbs, Nagnata

Carla Zampatti Award for Excellence in Leadership

Andie Halas, Thread Together

Australian Fashion Laureate for Lifetime Achievement

Stephen Bennett

“The Australian Fashion Laureate provides an important platform for honouring the creative excellence and achievements of the Australian fashion industry, highlighting the most noteworthy innovations and conversations shaping our industry," said Natalie Xenita, Vice President-Managing Director of IMG Fashion Events and Properties, Asia-Pacific.

"We are thrilled to bring the industry together for our final event to celebrate the accomplishments of Australian designers and industry leaders who have been the driving force behind Australian fashion’s cultural and economic impact this year.”

Australian Fashion Laureate winners were determined by a panel of over 35 industry leaders comprised of media, buyers, stylists, communications professionals, designers and top business and retail executives.

The Australian Fashion Laureate is supported proudly by Destination NSW. The Australian Fashion Laureate is also made possible through the support of BYHEALTH, David Jones, K&L Gates, Pandora, Shark Beauty, The Volte, and Dinosaur Designs who generously donate the Australian Fashion Laureate statuettes.