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