by Denyse Saunders

Sonya Smith designs for today’s modern woman who enjoys bold, contemporary pieces that provide directional styling to her wardrobe. Trans-seasonal pieces that work together…work or play…day or night…past, present and future.

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  Winner - Benson & Hedges Lifestyle Award 1995
• New Zealand Cultural Award Winner 1995
• Best Dressed Window Winner 1997
• Best Dressed Lady at the Races Winner (designer) 1998
• Smokefree Awards Nomination 1998
• Finalist (designer) every year for the last ten years for the Best Dressed Lady at the Races

Sonya Smith shows her seasonal collections in the prestigious "Canterbury Collections". This annual gala regularly attracts international media attention with such stars as Joanna Lumley, (Patsy from Ab Fab), and Imran Kahn.

International singing sensation Hayley Westenra has worn Sonya’s designs at national and international performances in Melbourne, Sydney, London, Carnegie Hall, Hong Kong, China, New Zealand…

Back Chat’, winners of the Women’s 2001 Worlds Barber Shop Quartet in the USA wore Sonya’s exquisite designs that have attracted an international following…right to Sonya’s doorstep in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Sonya’s mantra is, “Classic with a twist! Strive for perfection in every aspect of the garment with attention to detail and finishing. The style, the cut, must always flatter the feminine silhouette with superb taste and exciting and unique fabrics.”

This formula obviously works as Sonya Smith national and international clientele have been beating a path to her door for the past fifteen years.