Meet Australian Style Institute’s 2026 Awards Judge, Rhys Ripper.

As a stylist, creative director, photographer, and model agent, Rhys has built a career around recognising talent early, creating space for new voices and trusting a distinct point of view before the wider industry catches up. For him, success has never been about waiting for acceptance. It has been about building community, creating opportunities and helping emerging creatives find the confidence to develop a voice of their own.