The finalists for International Woolmark Prize have been decided, out of 10 finalists one lucky winner from the talented troupe will be named at an intimate regional awards ceremony on July 9th in New York. The winner will receive $100,000 toward their next collection, and will go on to represent the U.S. in the acclaimed competition in Milan in February 2014, with an opportunity to stock their latest collection at leading global retailers like Bergdorf Goodman in the U.S., 10 Corso Como in Italy, Eickhoff in Germany, Harvey Nichols in the UK, and David Jones in AustraliaThe award promotes awareness of Merino wool fiber, it not only showcases Merino wool’s functionality and beauty to both designers and consumers but it also emphasizes its natural benefits.
It is credited with spring boarding the careers of fashion masterminds Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent, who accepted the awards in 1954.
It is credited with spring boarding the careers of fashion masterminds Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent, who accepted the awards in 1954.The U.S. nominees are Joseph Altuzarra of Altuzarra, Shane Gabier and Christopher Peters of Creatures of the Wind, Bibhu Mohapatra, Sofia Sizzi of Giulietta, Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein of Timo Weiland, Gaby Basora of Tucker, Whitney Pozgay of WHIT, Daniel Vosovic, Wes Gordon, and Ohne Titel.
