Running Times: Doors - 6:15pm Start - 7:00pm Finish - 7:30pm Times are approximate & subject to change. Australias most prestigious fashion award, the National Designer Award x David Jones recognises the creativity and excellence of fashion designers in their first eight years of business and represents the very best of Australian fashion brands right now. Ten finalists will be selected by our esteemed industry judging panel to present their collections on the Premium Runway, with the 2026 Award Winner, Honourable Mention for Sustainability and Peoples Choice announced on the night. Past Award winners include Alemais, Amy Lawrance, Christopher Esber, Dion Lee, Romance Was Born, Song for the Mute, Strateas Carlucci and Toni Maticevski. .