Illustrious Fashion Jury for the Triumph Inspiration Award
19 Jul '08
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Viktor & Rolf, Helena Christensen, Ellen von Unwerth and Sarah From Colette Among the High Profile Jury Members of the TIA 2008 in Beijing.
For the grand final of the Triumph Inspiration Award'08, to take place on July 31 in Beijing, all the competing finalists will be under the scrutiny of one of the most demanding juries to have ever judged lingerie inspiration.
The experts are among the best the fashion world has to offer: The Dutch design duo Viktor & Rolf (Viktor Horsting & Rolf Snoeren), Danish Top model Helena Christensen, German Fashion photographer icon Ellen von Unwerth and colettes'chief purchaser and creative director Sarah from colette will join Triumph's Jan Rosenberg in deciding who has presented the most inspired and inspiring lingerie design.
The international winner not only pockets the prize money but will also be involved in the adaptation of his/her showpiece into a commercial garment, which will be produced in a limited edition and sold worldwide in Triumph stores.
All competitions in the participating countries and regions - in total 31 from India to Israel, from Norway to South Africa and from Brazil to Tokyo - have come to a close.
Now, it's time for the young national winners, from renowned fashion and design schools from across the world, to prepare for the final in the mysterious and vibrant city of Beijing.
Here, they will all personally introduce their concepts and design pieces to the public and the jury in a spectacular show.
All designs will be judged upon innovation and creativity whilst interpreting "Female Fascination" (the design theme), individuality and uniqueness, concept, aesthetics, quality (in design and execution) and presentation.