INTERNATIONAL WOOLMARK PRIZE

After a global search spanning twelve months, reaching across sixteen countries and involving over seventy designers, The Woolmark Company is proud to present the final six designers – Dion Lee, Ban Xiao Xue, Christian Wijnants, Pankaj & Nidhi, Dressed Undressed and Sophie Theallet – representing Australia, China, Europe, India, Japan and the USA.

The final of the International Woolmark Prize will be held tonight, Saturday 16 February at the ME Hotel.

The final judging panel is made up of eight of the most important and influential identities in fashion, each one pillars of the global fashion industry.

Diane Von Furstenberg - Co-Chairman and Founder, DVF Studio LLC
Donatella Versace - Creative Director and Vice President of Gianni Versace S.p.A.
Franca Sozzani - Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Italia, L’Uomo Vogue Italia and Vogue.it. Editorial Director of Condé Nast Italia. “Goodwill Ambassador for Fashion 4 Development” for the UN
Tim Blanks - Editor-at-Large Style.com
Victoria Beckham
Andrew Keith - President of JOYCE and Lane Crawford
Carla Sozzani - Owner 10 Corso Como
Paula Reed – Group Fashion Director Harvey Nichols

Guests will include Roland Mouret, Rossella Jardini, Rita Ora, Giles Deacon, Colin McDowell, and more.

The International Woolmark Prize crosses borders and cultures by seeking outstanding and emerging talent from around the world, aligning the support of emerging designers with the evolution of emerging countries. It is an award for the next generation, shifting the focus from glamour to true talent as a way to highlight the beauty of the Merino wool fibre at the hands of the future leaders of the industry.


Stay tuned for more as I will be attending and will be tweeting live from the event and will bring you a feature on the event.

www.woolmarkprize.com