Kangan Institute fashion student Bethany Peele has been named one of three winners of the Specsavers Young Innovator Design Competition.
Announced on 1 September as part of Melbourne Fashion Week, winners received a $3,000 prize and an opportunity for their eyewear designs to be manufactured and sold at Specsavers stores across Australia and New Zealand in 2020.
"I feel very privileged to take out a top place in the Specsavers Young Innovator Design Competition. I'm very excited to be a part of it all and can't wait to see what the future holds," she said.
Bethany’s winning collection, ‘Malleable Metal’, featured four glasses with a modern twist on a classic look.
“Current and forecasted trends were an influence in my designs and I contrasted these modern trends with classic styles. My dream is for these glasses to allow women to feel empowered, valuable and ready for success,” she said.
"Winning this competition is an amazing kickstart for my design career and I feel very lucky to be surrounded by people who believe in me and my designs."
Kangan Institute’s CEO Phill Murphy said Bethany’s success in the competition will serve as a valuable career stepping stone.