“The contemporary woman who paves the way for the times is expressed in ancient Japanese armor.” #9 Third Prize Award In The Gold Section: “The Golden Chakra”ĭesigner: Akhilesh Gupta and Dimple Gandhi, India “Fish-like bones speak to Maui’s fish and to the marine life at the root of Aotearoa and its evolution and cultural development.” #8 Winner In The Avant-Garde Section: “Samurai Girl”
