Vogue Living will launch the inaugural VL50 Awards in February 2024, recognising the country’s top 50 interior designers, architects, landscape designers, product designers and artists.
VL50 will be presented in partnership with furniture brand Mobilia, along with supporting partners Range Rover, Ruinart, and Waterford. Mobilia’s director Salvatore Fazzari said the event was one “we feel will become one of the most coveted design award ceremonies in the world.”
The VL50 Awards will be presented on February 29 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The March/April edition of Vogue Living, published on the same day, will feature the top 50 lists, as well as recognising those who have had a significant year in their field.
VL50 Award categories include:
· Interior Design 2024
· Interior Design (on the ascent) 2024
· Architecture 2024
· Architecture (on the ascent) 2024
· Product Design 2024
· Product Design (on the ascent) 2024
· Landscape Design 2024
· Landscape Design (on the ascent) 2024
· Artist of the Year 2024
· Creative of the Year 2024
Following the event, all VL50 Award winners will be showcased in the May/June issue of Vogue Living, on sale April 18.
According to Roy Morgan, Vogue Living has a cross-platform readership of 384,000, and a social media footprint of close to 5 million across Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and YouTube.
Vogue Living editor-in-chief Rebecca Caratti said: “For 58 years, Vogue Living has championed Australian design and in launching our first VL50 Awards, it is our opportunity to celebrate the top 50 creatives both emerging and established.
“These creatives have been on Vogue Living’s radar due to stellar moments, whether that’s successful residential, retail and hospitality projects, book deals or sell-out shows. The VL50 spotlights those who are pushing the direction of Australian design and creativity into the future and we look forward to recognising their extraordinary talent.
“We’re delighted to have Mobilia as our presenting partner for the VL50 Awards, together we look forward to honouring the best in the Australian industry.”
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