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International Woolmark Prize 2018 finalists

The winning designers from each national Woolmark Prize: Asia, British Isles, Europe, USA, India-Pakistan-Middle East and Australasia will come together to compete for the International Woolmark Prize 2018 at the start of next year. The twelve national winners will receive the equivalent of 43,000 pounds regardless of their place in the...

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International Woolmark Prize U.S. Finalists and Winner Announcement

As I write, judges across the globe are deliberating on the regional winners of the International Woolmark Prize, a competition so extensive it is divided into six localities: Asia; Australia and New Zealand; British Isles; Europe; India and Pakistan; U.S.A. Nominating bodies here at home include Vogue and the C.F.D.A. and past winners have been...

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Woolmark Prize names British Isles winners

Womenswear brand Le Kilt and menswear designer Matthew Miller have been named as the winners of the 2017/18 International Woolmark Prize British Isles regional final. The two winners were chosen by a judging panel consisting of London Fashion Week designer Emilia Wickstead, Daniel Kearns creative director of Kent and Curren, Anita Barr group...

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International Woolmark Prize winners announced

London-based underground-inspired menswear label Cottweiler and New York-based designer Gabriela Hearst, have been named the respective winners of the of this year’s International Woolmark Prize winners for menswear and womenswear. Announced at a reception in Paris, the winners were chosen from judging panels that included Victoria Beckham,...

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Woolmark Prize names British Isles regional winners

Faustine Steinmetz and Cottweiler have been named the winners of the Woolmark Prize’s British Isles regional competition, and will go on to compete for the international 2016/17 awards early next year. The winners were announced during a ceremony at the Australian High Commission in London, with Faustine Steinmetz winning the womenswear...

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Woolmark Prize names U.S. men's wear and women's wear nominees

The Woolmark Co. has named their U.S. nominees for the International Woolmark Prize. The regional awards will take place in New York in July. The women's wear nominees are Gabriela Hearst, Hellessy, Monse, Nellie Partow, and Sally LaPointe. The men's wear nominees are Abasi Rosborough, Matiere, Pyer Moss, Rochambeau, and Second/Layer. Six...

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Tanya Taylor and Siki Im named winners of Woolmark Prize

The winners of the 2015/2016 International Woolmark Prize USA regional for women's wear and men's wear were Tanya Taylor and Siki Im. The winners, who were revealed last night at Milk Studios Penthouse, will receive a financial contribution of 37,000 dollars toward their next collection. They are also invited to compete in the international...

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M.Patmos wins International Woolmark Prize

American designer label M.Patmos helmed by Marcia Patmos was announced the winner of the International Woolmark Prize for womenswear this week at the award’s event in Beijing, China. New York-based Patmos competed against four other labels, Vmajor from China, Strateas. Carlucci from Australia, Augustin Teboul from Germany and Bird on a Wire from...

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Peta urges menswear designers to not pull 'the Wool' over their Eyes

Friday, January 9, marks the start of men's fashion in London, known as London Collections: Men and the final of the début International Woolmark prize for menswear. Five menswear finalists will be showing their final Merino wool collections to a jury panel and stand the chance to win a 100,000 Australian dollar sponsorship. However, one thing...

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Woolmark Prize champions Indian handloom craft

The prestigious Woolmark Prize saw Indian designer Rahul Mishra take home the accolade, which comes with a financial contribution of 100,000 Australian dollars. Rahul Mishra is known for his contribution to Indian handloom and his brand’s philosophy revolves around integrating the rich heritage of Indian craft with the varying pulse of global...

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Rahul Mishra completes Woolmark Prize line-up

The International Woolmark Prize has completed the line-up for its 2013-14 edition of its annual competition, with Rahul Mishra announced as the winner of the India and Middle East regional final. Announced in Delhi, Mishra was selected by an international panel of experts, which included designer Manish Arora, Business of Fashion’s Imran Amed,...

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Joseph Altuzarra wins American Woolmark Prize

Joseph Altuzarra, the designer behind Altuzarra, has been selected to represent the US in the annual International Woolmark Prize, which will be awarded during Milan Fashion Week in February 2014. Altuzarra was up against a strong field of designers including Bibhu Mohapatra, Gabby Basora, Wes Gordon and Creatures of the Wind to win the USA...