Fashion Quarterly, New Zealand’s leading authority of fashion, is thrilled to announce the launch of the FQ Fashion Awards – brought to you by Shark Beauty. Set to take place in July, this inaugural red carpet event will celebrate and honour the outstanding achievements of the best in Aotearoa’s fashion industry.

With a mission to support the diverse talents within the fashion industry, the FQ Fashion Awards will serve as a platform to recognise creativity, innovation, and excellence across various categories. From groundbreaking fashion collections to captivating visual storytelling, the awards aim to showcase the best and brightest talents shaping the future of New Zealand fashion.

One of the key highlights of the FQ Fashion Awards is its inclusive approach which extends beyond fashion designers to honour the entire fashion ecosystem. In addition to awards for Fashion Designer of the Year, the event will also feature categories such as Fashion Photographer of the Year, Fashion Stylist of the Year, Fashion Writer of the Year, Fashion Content Creator of the year, and more, celebrating the collaborative efforts that bring fashion visions to life across the generations of emerging and existing talent. There will also be categories for up and coming creatives to capture and support those at the beginning of their career in the fashion industry. [See a full list of award categories below]

“We’re beyond excited to announce the launch of the FQ Fashion Awards – a celebration of creativity, talent, and passion within the fashion industry,” says Sarah Murray, Editor-in-Chief and owner of Fashion Quarterly. “We realise it’s been a challenging time in the fashion industry so we want to support, champion, and recognise the contributions of all individuals who play a role in shaping the world of fashion in New Zealand. With these awards we aim to shine a spotlight on the different voices and perspectives that make the fashion industry thrive.”

With a shared passion for creativity and empowerment, Shark Beauty is supporting this celebration of talent and diversity within the fashion industry by being the title sponsor. As the brand is an innovative leader in the personal care industry, creating powerful tools for all types of hair that never compromises on hair health, it goes without saying that there will be a hairstylist and make-up artist of the year category.