NEWCASTLE: Self-taught womenswear designer Sheena Roberts was crowned Designer of the Year at Newcastle's inaugural Frock On fashion competition earlier this week.
The designer, who heads eponymous label Sheena Roberts, took a leap of faith in entering the awards with a geometric panelled eveningwear entry.
For her efforts Roberts was rewarded with a cash prize as well as promotion of her label through online website stylehunter.com.au