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Before entering The FLAIR AWARDS please read the Categories, Designers Information and Rules and Conditions, then complete your entry form online. You may request a hard copy of the entry form to be sent to you by contacting us with your name and address. Then return your completed Entry Form along with your payment to: THE FLAIR AWARDS PO BOX 1181, TAREE NSW 2430 by 29th June 2012.
The Designer of The Year wins $3,000 CASH.
The Peoples Choice Award is $2,000 CASH.
CATEGORIES
MAJOR AWARDS AWARD VALUE
BRIDAL A gown for the modern bride. Veil & bouquet are optional. $1,000 Cash
RED CARPET A gown which is suitable for the oscars. $1,000 Cash
COCKTAIL Vamp it up for the cocktail hour. $1,000 Cash
SWIMWEAR Submit a collection of 3 garments either male or female. $1,000 Cash
CUP DAY A complete outfit for a day at Flemington $1,000 Cash
RAGS TO RICHES A garment which has been recycled from an existing article of clothing $1,000 Cash
GENERATION Y 1 or 2 garments with a directional edge either male or female $1,000 Cash
TAILORING A total look with an emphasis on sophisticated cut & workmanship. $1,000 Cash
AVANT GARDE. A garment of your choice, which is ahead of its time.
$1,000 Cash
MINOR AWARDS
TERTIARY STUDENT Entrant must be currently studying either part or full time.
The winner wins 2 weeks work experience at Cue plus a Cue gift voucher for $1,000
MILLINERY A wearable headpiece for any occasion.
The winner receives a prize to the value of $500
INNOVATION The garment that is the most creative & original in concept or workmanship.
The winner receives a two week summer short course from Whitehouse Institute of Fashion and Design valued at $895.
REGIONAL Entrant must live in NSW further than 50km from Wollongong, Newcastle or Sydney.
Winner receives a one week summer short course from Whitehouse Institute of Fashion and Design valued at $395 plus $350 cash
NATURAL FIBRES Entry must be constructed of at least 75% natural fibre.
The winner receives a prize to the value of $500
COLLECTIONS Submit a collection of 3 to 5 garments into any of the major categories.
The winner receives a prize to the value of $500
BEADING The most outstanding example of original and creative use of beading & embellishment. $750cash.
BUSINESS See 'Entry Information' Prize valued at $1,000*
ACADEMY OF DESIGN See 'Entry Information' Prize valued at $5,000*
DESIGNERS INFORMATION
Some of the most asked questions are answered below, if however, you require further explanation please do not hesitate to contact us.
HOW TO FILL IN YOUR FORM Designers are invited to submit entries into any of the Major and Minor Awards listed above. On your entry form the Major Awards are listed down the left hand side of the grid, with the Minor Awards listed across the top. To fill out simply state the number of entries you wish to enter into the Major Awards by filling in the column headed 'no of entries'. Designers are encouraged to enter into as many Minor Awards as possible e.g. your cocktail entry may include a hat which may be eligible for the Millinery Award and entry into the Minor Awards is FREE. Photocopied entry forms will be accepted or simply download an entry form from our website. Entry will be deemed invalid unless accompanied by full payment of fees.
CRITERA for most categories is self-explanatory. Judges will consider the criteria for each award first and then the garments originality, fabric utilization, colour, proportion fit and workmanship. Judges reserve the right to award Highly Commended Awards at their discretion.
COLLECTIONS You may enter a collection of 3 to 5 garments of your choice in any of the Major Awards.
RAGS TO RICHES You must supply a photo of the Garment you have recycled with your entry form. You may use recycled materials in your design and you garment does not have to fit into any of the existing categories.
THE ACADEMY OF DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP is valued at a $4,000 contribution to fees incurred while studying at The Academy of Design in Queensland and is to be taken up within 2013. If you are unable to attend or meet the remaining financial commitment please do not consider entering this award.
THE BUSINESS AWARD prize comprises of $500 cash plus a $500 discount voucher from the cost of a selected online or flexible/distance Business Course offered by NCI. the voucher is to be taken up before 30th June 2013. Please contact North Coast Institute of TAFE Business Faculty Manager on (02) 66411601 for information on online/flexible course options.
JUDGING A team of high profile judges will judge the entries on Sunday 29th July 2012. Successful entries which make it on to the runway will be posted on our website on Monday 30th July 2012. The Flair Awards will honour all cash prizes but reserves the right to give a prize of equal value for all Minor Awards. Winners will be awarded in each category and an overall Designer of the Year is selected from these winners. The Designer of the Year Award is valued at $5000. The Designer of the Year will feature on The Flair Awards web site and profiled in The Flair Awards annual magazine. Every entry which makes it on to the runway is eligible to win The Country Energy Peoples Choice Award with a cash prize of $2000.
ENTRY FORMS must be received by Friday 29th June 2012. Once your completed entry has been processed you will receive by return email an allocated number for each of your entries. Please ensure that all garments and accessories are clearly marked with their allocated number.
DELIVERY OF GARMENTS Entries may be delivered from Tuesday 24th July 2012. to The Taree-Wingham Race Club, Bushland Dr, Taree. Hand delivered garments must arrive no later than 1pm on Friday 27th July 2012. Please note that no designers will be permitted to take garments after the Premiere Evening unless by prior arrangement. Entries will be returned C.O.D. via Australia Post unless you advise otherwise and include a return consignment note.
PREMIERE EVENING This year the Premiere Evening will be held at The Taree-Wingham Race Club on Saturday 4th August 2012. Designers and sponsors will be given preference for tickets to both the Premiere and Preview Evenings. Designers are encouraged to attend the Premiere Evening, for the presentation of awards with the judges and dignitaries in attendance. Tickets are sold quickly so please book early to avoid disappointment.
RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
GENERAL Reference to The Flair Awards in these rules shall mean The Flair Awards Inc. ABN 89823916743. Reference to the word Flair in these rules shall mean The Flair Awards Inc. Reference to the word committee in these rules shall mean The Flair Awards Inc. Committee. The Flair Awards Inc. and the committee reserve the right to amend or add to these rules and conditions of entry at any time and any change shall be final and binding an all participants. Decisions made by The Flair Awards Inc. or the committee in relation to any matter arising with respect to the awards shall be final and binding to all parties. The Flair Awards Inc. and the committee shall not be liable to any party as a consequence of any act, error or omission on their part or on the part of any servant, agent or sponsor howsoever occurring in connection with the awards.
ENTRY RULES:
1. Enter as many garments as you wish in any category, however, garments will be judged individually and each will require a separate entry fee with the exception of the Swimwear, Generation Y and Collection Categories where multiple garments are accepted for the one entry fee.
2. The Flair Awards reserve the right to combine categories or to withdraw a category, if in its opinion there are insufficient entries in any category. It is at the judge's discretion to reclassify an entry if they deem it to be entered into the wrong category.
3. The Flair Awards reserve the right to appoint judges for the awards. Prizes will be awarded at the sole discretion of the judges. No correspondence will be entered into. If in the opinion of the judges, entries in a category do not meet the required standard, no award will be given in that category. It is the judges discretion as to how many finalists will be selected from each category for the final judging.
4. A number will be allocated to each entry. The entry number must be clearly marked on the outside of your delivery box. All items must be clearly marked with this number including all accessories. The name of the entrant must not appear on garments or accessories. All garments must be presented in a bag clearly marked with the allocated number. Accessories must also be in a bag with a string attached to the garment bag and hanger. Jewellery can be submitted with the garment, however, no responsibility will be taken by the committee for loss. Due to health regulations no pierced earrings are allowed. Entries must be accompanied by a sketch or photograph with instructions on how to wear the garment. All skirts and pants must have hanging tapes attached.
5. The Flair Awards reserves the right to withdraw at any time or refuse to accept any entrant or entry (garment) for the awards if in the opinion of the committee such entrant could prejudice the successful conduct of the awards or any part thereof. Should entries not be accepted or be withdrawn as per rule 2 full entry fee/s will be refunded. No other compensation is payable.
6. The winner shall be the name as appearing on the entry form.
7. Entry forms with correct entry fees must be submitted by 29th June 2012.
8. The committee will select all models. Should designers wish to use their own models for the Premiere Evening and judging they must be a size 10 and a minimum height of 173cm, have had previous runway experience and must apply to the committee to do so. If the designers model is accepted they must be available for all rehearsals prior to the Premiere Evening and be available to wear finalists garments if required by the committee.
9. To ensure the best fit for all garments the following sizes should be followed:- Female garment sizes should be a standard size 10 - Bust - 86cm, Waist - 64cm, Hips - 89cm. Minimum height 173cm. Male garments should be a standard Medium - Chest - 100-105cm, Waist - 80-85cm.
10. The Flair Awards will decide in which order the categories and the entries in each category will appear at the preliminary judging and on the Premiere Evening.
11. No member of the committee or member of their immediate family will be eligible to enter the competition.
12. The same garment or garments cannot be entered into multiple Major categories.
13. All entries must be able to ascend and descend stairs and pass through a normal size doorway.
14. No designers will be permitted in the dressing rooms prior to the show or the judging rooms during judging.
15. Finalists will be posted on The Flair Awards Website after judging.
16. The Flair Awards Inc. reserves the right to hold the winning and outstanding garments for a period of 6 weeks following the awards for promotional purposes and/or promotional events during the year. An exhibition of winning and outstanding garments shall be held at The Manning Regional Art Gallery from Tuesday 7th August 2012 until Sunday 19th August 2012.
17. When entering the Natural Fibres Award proof of the fibre content such as a content label must by submitted with your entry. Natural Fibre content must be at least 75%.
18. All reasonable care will be taken with entries but no liability will be accepted for loss, damage, theft or soiling of garments during the time that such entries are held by The Flair Awards or used by The Flair Awards Inc. and/or Flair sponsors for promotional purposes during the year.
19. Entries will be returned to you in original packaging. Please ensure that boxes will withstand the return journey. Designers WILL NOT be able to take garments from the venue after the Premiere Evening unless by prior arrangement.
20. Entries will not be accepted unless free of charges. the Flair Awards will not make any payment for freight.
21. In the event of an entrant winning the Designer of the Year Award consecutively on three occasions the entrant and their related labels will be ineligible to re-enter The Flair Awards.
22. Whomever the Designer of The Year Award is awarded to he/she will have free entry into The Flair Awards the following year.
23. Garments which have previously won a major award may not enter The Flair Awards.
24. Any travel prizes, which are awarded to any winner are not refundable, transferable nor redeemable in cash. Air and land are subject to availability and conditions specified. All prizes supplied as part of the awards are non transferable, non refundable and are unable to be exchanged.
25. When entering the Tertiary Award the entrant must prove that they are currently studying a fashion course, part of full time at a registered tertiary organization such as TAFE/University or a Private Fashion College.
26. The Flair Awards reserves the right to use photographs and/or videos of garments at any time now and in the future for promotional purposes including on the Flair website and The Flair Awards magazine.
27. Soiled swimwear will not be accepted as an entry.
28. Entrants may enter into any of the Minor Awards at no extra charge.
29. Entry Fees are non refundable and non transferable after 6th July 2012..
30. Judging will take place on Sunday 29th July 2012 at the Taree-Wingham Race Club, Bushland Dr, Taree.
31. Garments sent by post must be with the committee by Tuesday 24th July 2012. Hand delivered garments must be with the committee by 1pm on Friday 27th July 2012.
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