"Her technical skills still need some improvement, but she has a flair that's unique and individual."
Miromoda is an organisation designed to give emerging and established Maori fashion designers opportunities in the industry.
Ms Bradley, of Ngati Porou descent, submitted her mini collection, The Hungry Years, produced as part of her course work to Miromoda's annual competition. She recently travelled to Hamilton to present her work to the Miromoda judging panel - head judge Dame Pieter Stewart, designer Adrian Hailwood and Miranda Likeman, founder of Panic PR.
"I had to explain my concept and show them my collection. It was quite nerve-wracking.
"I was the only student there - all the other competitors were graduates or established designers," Ms Bradley said.
Although she wasn't selected on the day, Ms Bradley later received a phone call to tell her the judges had decided to accept her work.
This means during Fashion Week she will be part of the Miromoda Collective's show, but using her own name.
Between now and the end of August Ms Bradley will be frantically designing and producing further garments for the show, as well as continuing her course work.
"I have a lot of work to do. But I'm really excited - it's such an amazing opportunity for me."
Ms West said she and the other tutors would support Ms Bradley in her preparations, and also hoped to be able to travel to Auckland for Fashion Week for the Miromoda show.