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.