Esber took out the National Designer Award at this year’s festival, but that’s not why he’s on this list. It’s because he makes some of the most covetable clothing this side of the Equator, characterized by minimalist design, meticulous tailoring and luxurious fabrics. Previous National Designer winners have included Dion Lee, Romance was Born and Josh Goot, and the labels he beat out to claim the prize are almost just as revered.
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