Written by Tania Braukamper
SOYA (Spirit of Youth Awards) is an initiative run by the Australian government each year, and sponsored by airline QANTAS. Last year's winner of the fashion design category was Rogue Connect member and amazing creative force Lang Leav, with her label Akina. This year's finalists include Mic Eaton, Trimapee, edandbek, Limedrop and SEWN.

Dress from SEWN's shortlisted 'Among the Gumtrees' collection
Visit Noise.net for more, and watch this space for details of the winners.
Written: 16.10.2006
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