Woolmark to announce winners for 2017/18 IWP on Jan 9

20 Dec '17

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Courtesy: Woolmark Prize

The Woolmark Company will announce the global winners for the 2017/18 International Woolmark Prize (IWP) at the final scheduled to be held in Florence on January 9, 2018. Continuing to attract wide support from across the industry, the company has revealed the judging panel of industry heavyweights who will select the menswear and womenswear winners.

As the International Woolmark Prize continues to expand, the Woolmark Company has partnered with Fashion Tech Lab which will power the new innovation award, bridging the gap between new technologies, sustainable innovations and luxury fashion. Fashion Tech Lab CEO and founder Miroslava Duma will select the inaugural winner of the innovation award.

The company has announced the finalists for the 2017/18 International Woolmark Prize.

"The International Woolmark Prize returns to Florence, with the iconic Stazione Leopolda hosting the global final as part of Pitti Uomo," said The Woolmark Company managing director Stuart McCullough. "Once again we have the world’s best emerging design talent from across the globe competing for this prestigious award and the chance to have their collection stocked in the world’s most important retailers and boutiques, thanks to the support from the International Woolmark Prize retail partner network. The support we receive from our prestigious judging panel is a testament to the importance of the award and is a true celebration of innovation and design." (RR)

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