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Thirteen designers took home
awards in the fashion category,
recognising the best in the
local industryWINNERS
SPECIAL
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDAKIRA
“Day-to-day I don’t think about
awards, so I was amazed I won,” said
Akira Isogawa, flanked by models in
his creations. “When I started sewing
clothes more than 25 years ago,
I never imagined I would receive
this sort of support. I sometimes
think I’ve received much more from
this industry than I’ve given it, and
I’m so humbled.”The fashion