You must be between the ages of 13 and 18 years old and attending high school to enter the competition.
You may model the garment yourself or invite a model to walk for you
Models must also be aged between 13 and 18 years
As a designer you may model your own garments – but cannot model for other designers.
Entry is limited to one design per student
Entries close 5pm Friday 27 June 2025
The top 80 designs will be selected to enter the show from all the entries received
If selected, an entry fee will apply
This fee will be collected at the Dress Rehearsal, cash or eftpos options available
Pre-event Requirements:
If selected, it is compulsory for the designer and model to attend both the Dress Rehearsal and the Fashion Show.
All garments MUST be completed and ready for the Dress Rehearsal Saturday 16th August.
Pre-judging ensures all the garments are in the correct category and suitable for the Fashion Show.
We reserve the right to move your design to a more appropriate category.
Decisions made by the judges and the event management team are final.
Event Requirements:
Designers only, will be allowed backstage before the show to prepare their model
Hair and makeup are pre-planned by the event organisers
Music is selected and provided by the event organisers
Walk the Line is a drug, alcohol, smoke and vape free event
Event tickets:
Tickets are General Admission
If the designer is also modelling the garment, this ticket may be gifted to a friend or family member
Fee package options:
Package A: $40 includes entry fee to Walk the Line Design Show
Package B: $60 includes entry fee to Walk the Line Design Show + x1 ticket to Walk the Line Show at NZFW
Package C: $80 includes entry fee to Walk the Line Design Show + x1 ticket to Walk the Line Show at NZFW + digital copies of all the Walk the Line Show runaway photographs