2022 International Woolmark Prize Finalists Announced

By IANSlifNew Delhi, Nov 27, (IANSlife).

The International Woolmark Prize, the most prestigious fashion awards and talent-development programme in the world, has selected seven of the most promising young designers for the 2022 edition.

The Woolmark Company and a renowned team of industry professionals evaluated hundreds of applications to select the seven finalists for July 2021.John Roberts, CEO and founder of Australian Wool Innovation (parent company of The Woolmark Company), stated that "Were thrilled to welcome the next generation creative game-changers at the 2022 International Woolmark Prize.

" "We hope to encourage designers to think beyond current trends and highlight Merino wool’s versatility, inventiveness, and sustainability as a foundation to emerging technologies that will suit the discerning needs tomorrows client.As the award evolves," said John Roberts, CEO of Australian Wool Innovation (parent company of The Woolmark Company).

This years conference will celebrate forward-thinking design, innovation, and play.Finalists are encouraged and encouraged to explore new materials, designs and business strategies to spark change and creativity for a better tomorrow.

These are the 2022 International Woolmark Prize finalists: Ahluwalia, United Kingdom EGONLAB, France Jordan Dalah, Australia MMUSOMAXWELL South Africa Peter Do, USA Rui, China Saul Nash, United Kingdom Each finalist will be awarded a AU$60,000 grant to develop a Merino collection.The programs education-and-mentoring initiative, the Innovation Academy will support them.

This includes mentoring from industry leaders such as: Gabriella Karefa Johnson, Stylist, Editor, Holli Rogers Chief Brand Officer Farfetch, Sinead Burch, Educator, Advocate, Sara Sozzani Maino Head of Vogue Talents, Deputy Direct Vogue Italia, Int Brand, Shaway YehYehYehYehYehYehYehYehYehYehYehYad, and Group Style Editorial Director Modern Media Group, and Tim Blanks, Business of Fashion, Editor-at-Large The awards The seven finalists will present a Merino Wool collection for Autumn/Winter 2022.They will also develop a sustainability roadmap together with Common Objective.

The winners will be chosen by a distinguished panel of industry professionals.They will be announced in April 2022.

One finalist will be awarded the International Woolmark Prize.They will receive AU$200,000 for their investment in their business.

The Karl Lagerfeld Award for Innovation will be awarded to another finalist, and the winner will receive $100,000.The Woolmark Supply Chain Awards will be presented to honor a trade partner that has made a significant contribution in improving the wool supply chain.

All finalists will have the chance to be stocked at some of the most prestigious retailers in the world through the International Woolmark Prize Retailer Network Among the International Woolmark Prize contenders for this year are Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent ianslife/t #International #Woolmark #Prize #Announced #Delhi.