The International Woolmark Prize this year returns, crossing into more cultures and more countries than before. With the expansion of Asia as well as into the Middle East, Lebanon and Pakistan, 48 nominated designers will be vying for the coveted prize.

The Woolmark Company is pleased to announce the esteemed industry representatives sitting on each of the regional judging panel.

INDIA

  • Martin Grant, Designer
  • Simon Lock, CEO of The Lock Group
  • Sunil Sethi, President of FDCI

ASIA

  • Angelica Cheung, Editor Vogue China
  • Bartley Ingram, Joyce and Lane Crawford
  • Christian Wijnants, Winner of IWP 2012/13
  • Kevin Carrigan, Global Creative Director, ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein
  • Simon Lock, CEO The Lock Group

AUSTRALIA

  • Edwina McCann, Editor-in-Chief Vogue Australia
  • Kellie Hush, Editor-in-Chief Harper’s BAZAAR
  • Scott Schuman, Founder The Sartorialist
  • Simon Lock, CEO The Lock Group
  • Sophie Clark, General Manager Womenswear David Jones

EUROPE

  • Angela Missoni, Creative Director, Missioni S.p.a.
  • Colin McDowell, Fashion historian and commentator
  • Franca Sozzani, Editor-in-Chief, Vogue and L’Uomo Vogue Italy
  • Godfrey Deeny, Editor–at-Large, Le Figaro
  • Tim Blanks, Editor-at-Large Style.com

USA

  • Alexander Wang, Creative Director, Balenciaga
  • Colleen Sherin, Senior Fashion Director, Saks Fifth Avenue
  • Malcolm Carfrae, Executive Vice-President of Global Communications for Calvin Klein
  • Stefano Tonchi, Editor-in-Chief, W magazine
  • Steven Kolb, President of the CFDA
  • Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Editor, Financial Times

 

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A cosmopolitan collection, envisioned to feature both emerging and established living artists – in varying fields – from canvas to fashion. Their art would reflect a lively perspective to cultural identity and its roots in the present moment, deepening guests’ experience and enriching their stay at the hotel.

Jagan Lacsher, General Manager – Pullman said, “As part of our Pullman sustain programme we are always looking to support worthy causes and admire the passion that Sanjana Jon & Anukant Dubey bring to this very important & noble cause so we decided to support, The ArtNight brings together people who are passionate about returning to the community. This association is predominantly to garner support for the girl child. It is to build a better tomorrow, through the generations of today.”

Seen promoting the cause were Ramola Bachchan, Shibani Kashyap, Anukant Dubey, Shankar Sahni, Dimple Fauzdar, Naseer Abdullah, Rimple Narula, along with many others.

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Style icons from the film fraternity, prominent industrialists and achievers from different walks of life, including Juhi Chawla, Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rehman who was walking the ramp for the first time, Dia Mirza, Amisha Patel, Rukshana Eisa, Shriya Saran, Madhoo Shah, Neha Dhupia, Chunkey Pandey, Geeta Basra, Pankaj Udhas, Tanaz Irani , Nauheed Cyrusi, Tara Sharma , Terence Lewis, Shweta Kawatra, Sophie Chaudhary , Arti Surendranath among others sashayed down the ramp dressed in creations by Manish Malhotra and Shaina NC.

Designer Shaina NC whose ensembles and creations for Gehna jewellery dazzled on ramp  said, “We have received immeasurable support for children suffering from cancer through this event in the past, and this year too we have received an overwhelming response. I am grateful to everyone who has walked the ramp and supported this cause to make a difference.”

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