Student Sweeps Fashion Awards | Christchurch News

Christchurch News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Third-year fashion student Alex O’Hagan just dominated the Hokonui Fashion Design Awards, sweeping three top honors including Open Collections, Best Use of Fabric, and the Mataura Licensing Trust Award of Excellence — a massive win for Ara Institute of Canterbury. His collection, born from a summer internship, masterfully balances control and spontaneity, wowing judges with its innovative fabric work and modern silhouettes. Crafted with precision and vision, it’s a standout in global fashion circles. While his tutor accepted the trophies, O’Hagan’s already back at the studio, fueling his next…