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The Woolmark Company Pty Limited Japan Branch Announcing the 8 finalists for the 2025 International Woolmark Prize

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[The Woolmark Company Pty Limited Japan Branch] Eight finalists for the 2025 International Woolmark Prize are announced ​ The Woolmark Company Pty Limited Japan Branch Press release: November 20, 2024 2025 International Woolmark Prize: Eight finalists announced
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11718/41/11718-41-f95a13167d918397259f552c3d2c5fac-3900×2194.jpg 8 finalists – (clockwise from top left) Meryl Rogge, Diotima, ACT N°1, Louis Gabriel Nuich, Luard, Esther Manas, Durand Lantinck, Standing Ground Eight of the world’s most promising designers have been named finalists for the 2025 International Woolmark Prize. Designers selected from hundreds of applicants will present their collections at the final event, which explore wool’s innovation and environmental sustainability. Below are the eight finalists for the 2025
International Woolmark Prize: • ACT N°1 (Acto Numerouno – Italy) • Diotima (USA) • Duran Lanting (Netherlands) • Esther Manas (Belgium) • LGN LOUIS GABRIEL NOUCHI (France) • LUAR (USA) • Merrill Rogge (Belgium) • Standing Ground (UK/Ireland) Welcoming IB Kamara as Artistic Director
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11718/41/11718-41-a4dd25acfd2cc48da783a938fe70541c-640×800.jpg Artistic Director IB Kamara The final event, scheduled for spring 2025, will include a special guest, Artistic Director IB Kamara. Camara is one of the most influential people in the fashion industry today, serving as editor-in-chief of Dazed and creative director of Off-White. We believe that the International Woolmark Prize, which welcomes Mr. Camara as a guest, can transcend borders and issues and bring about change in fashion. Comment from Mr. Kamara below: “I am honored to join the amazing team at Woolmark for the 2025 Woolmark Prize, celebrating design talent and delivering new creativity. It is so important that we nurture and inspire the talent that will shape the future of the fashion industry. I can’t wait to meet all the finalists.” Prize The International Woolmark Prize is a global award that celebrates cutting-edge design talent and has been won by historic designers such as Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint Laurent and Gabriella Hearst. This will be the first time the event has been held since last year, when it was revised to a new format that is held once every two years. Each finalist will be awarded AUD 60,000
(approximately 6 million yen) to create a merino wool collection to be presented at the final event, and will receive a grant from members of the Innovation Academy, including program judges and corporate partners. You can get advice. The program includes industry leaders such as Fashion Editor & Stylist Gabriela Karefa-Johnson, Saks Fashion Director SVP Roopal Patel, and Business of Fashion’s Tim Blanks. The eight finalists will present a collection that includes six looks that take into account the versatility and innovation of merino wool, as well as its environmental impact, as part of the Fall/Winter 2025 collection or as a stand-alone collection. At least one look will be presented exclusively at the International Woolmark Prize. The finalists will be awarded the International Woolmark Prize and a cash prize of 300,000 Australian dollars (approximately 30 million yen). All finalists will have the opportunity to sell their collections at prestigious stores around the world. Two other industry awards will also be presented at the final event. • Karl Lagerfeld Award: Awarded to brands and individuals who are pushing the boundaries of merino wool innovation and the fashion industry. • Supply Chain Award: Awarded to a supplier that has demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation in sustainable practices. Innovation Academy As part of the Innovation Academy, finalists will receive support from industry experts on product development, business development, supply chain introductions, collection and brand development, and sustainability considerations. The following partners will be participating in this year’s Innovation Academy: : Tilting the Lens, Common Objective, The Mills Fabrica, Gruppo Florence, BYBORRE, D-House, Knitwear Lab, Laxtons, Eva x Carola, studioe(R), Queen of Raw, Close to Clothes. The program connects with over 50 leading international supply chain partners. The Innovation Academy provides investment, product research and development, mentorship, new commercial channels and networking support to help you grow your business sustainably. Join the conversation: #woolmarkprize Facebook: @thewoolmarkcompanyjpn Twitter: @woolmarkjapan Instagram: @thewoolmarkcompanyjp Youtube:

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