The Australian Wool Fashion Awards Winner 2007

A career was born at The Australian Wool Fashion Awards on Saturday 17 March 2007 as NEGS student Jade Tindal struck award gold.

The Year 12 design student scooped the pool with her evening wear design, claiming three gongs including a scholarship worth in the vicinity of $23,000 from the eminent design academy Raffles.

Jade on the catwalk modelling her winning design

Other awards included the top award from across all secondary schools categories as well as the purchased fabric section. The award was made even more special because Ms Tindal not only modelled her design on the catwalk as part of the team of young models, but did so in front of a ‘home crowd’ at her school. The stunning evening gown made from a fine woolen jersey in midnight blue with silver embroidery on the low-cut bodice and shoulder straps, was clearly a favourite with the packed house. “It was so amazing to hear my name called, and to have all my friends and family there cheering for me made it even more special,� Ms Tindal said.

THE AUSTRALIAN WOOL FASHION AWARDS 2007

The Australian Wool Fashion Awards have evolved to become one of Australia’s greatest supporters and promoter of young designers. Organisers include student sections using donated fabric: secondary students - this year from Fine Wool Direct - and tertiary students - Australian Wool Innovations.

Courtesy The Armidale Express, March, 2007