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Lagos Space Programme wins International Woolmark Prize

Nigeria-based Lagos Space Programme, a conceptual non-binary design label by Adeju Thompson, has won the 2023 International Woolmark Prize, following in the footsteps of Saul Nash, Matty Bovan, and Gabriela Hearst. Lagos Space Programme impressed the judges with the “completeness” of its intellectual, ready-to-wear, high-end crafted collections,...

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Woolmark announces winners of 2022 Performance Challenge

The Woolmark Company, together with Salomon, has announced the winners of its 2022 Woolmark Performance Challenge, an initiative dedicated to backing concepts within the sports and performance market. For this year’s theme, participating students were asked to invent next-generation running gear for long-distance runners in mountainous...

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Robyn Lynch among eight finalists of 2023 Woolmark Prize

Irish fashion designer Robyn Lynch is one of eight finalists announced for the 2023 edition of The International Woolmark Prize, an award that celebrates fashion talents working with Merino wool. The other seven finalists are Paolina Russo from the UK; Rhude from the US; A. Roege Hove from Denmark; Bluemarble from France; Lagos Space Programme...

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Woolmark highlights impact of synthetic fibres in new global campaign

The Woolmark Company has launched a new campaign looking to educate consumers about the environmental impact of synthetic fibres off the back of new research from the company. The campaign, called ‘Wear Wool, Not Fossil Fuel’, uses provocative imagery to visualise the relationship between synthetic-based garments and the crude oil used to...

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Saul Nash wins International Woolmark Prize

British menswear designer Saul Nash was named the 2022 International Woolmark Prize winner at a special event held in London on Tuesday. As the winner, Nash will receive 200,000 Australian dollars in prize money, alongside mentoring from Woolmark to scale his business and the chance to have his collection stocked at leading stores via the...

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Woolmark Prize names 2022 finalists

The Woolmark Company has selected seven finalists from the UK, the US, France, Australia, China, and South Africa for its 2022 International Woolmark Prize. The UK has two designers in the final, Ahluwalia, launched in 2018 by Priya Ahluwalia and menswear designer Saul Nash. They will compete against New York City-based Peter Do, Rui founded by...

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International Woolmark Prize opens 2022 applications

Woolmark has opened the search for the next talent to follow in the footsteps of Matty Bovan, for its 2022 International Woolmark Prize. The International Woolmark Prize is the world's most prestigious award for rising fashion stars that showcase ‘the beauty and versatility of Australian Merino wool. To apply, designers must have been producing...

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Andy Murray to wear Merino wool kit at Wimbledon

Tennis great Andy Murray will wear an innovative merino wool kit created by AMC and The Woolmark Company at Wimbledon. The natural benefits and breathability of merino wool are unmatchable, providing athletes like Murray with softness on the skin to keep them comfortable and cool. “I’ve been testing the kit for a few months now and am really...

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Winners of Woolmark Performance Challenge 2020/21 announced

The Woolmark Company has announced the winners of its annual Performance Challenge, which sets out to find product solutions for the sports and performance market, using Merino wool. The company this year teamed up with technical outdoor brand Helly Hansen for the challenge, which invited participants to create apparel for ocean racing and the...

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Woolmark Prize 2021: six finalists announced

The International Woolmark Prize, an award that celebrates fashion talents working with Merino wool, has announced the six finalists for its 2021 edition. They are: Bethany Williams and Matty Bovan from the UK, Casablanca from France, Kenneth Ize from Nigeria, Lecavalier from Canada and Thebe Magugu from South Africa. Each designer was selected...

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International Woolmark Prize opens 2021 applications

Woolmark has open the search for the “brightest rising fashion stars” to follow in the footsteps of Richard Malone, Edward Crutchley and Teatum Jones, for its 2021 International Woolmark Prize. The prestigious talent programme is calling on emerging designers “looking to shape a positive future for the fashion industry” to apply to take part in...

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Richard Malone wins 2020 International Woolmark Prize

London Fashion Week favourite Richard Malone beat off tough competition from the likes of A-Cold-Wall* and Bode to be crowned the 2020 International Woolmark Prize winner. Malone, showcased a collection inspired by his upbringing in Wexford for the final that was praised by the judging panel for featuring "considered, functional and beautifully...