The 10 designers are now on the path towards the International Woolmark Prize final in February 2020, with support from The Woolmark Company’s Innovation Academy – a fast-track mentoring and education program helping brands implement best practices to address environmental and social issues along with sustainable business growth.
The following 10 finalists will present six fully traceable Merino wool looks to a panel of industry experts and leading creatives.
A-COLD-WALL*, United Kingdom
● BLINDNESS, Korea
● BODE, USA,
● BOTTER, The Netherlands
● Feng Chen Wang, United Kingdom/China
● GmbH, Germany
● Ludovic de Saint Sernin, France
● Matthew Adams Dolan, USA
● Namacheko, Sweden
● Richard Malone, Ireland/UK
One overall winner will receive AU$200,000 and one designer will receive AU$100,000 for demonstrating outstanding innovation in product or manufacturing. The Woolmark Company Managing Director Stuart McCullough, says “We see traceability and supply chain integrity as a way to empower brands and customers to make better choices. By ensuring these emerging designers are equipped with the knowledge, support and access to the most advanced supply chain partners, the International Woolmark Prize continues to push the agenda for best practice.”
