The highly anticipated International Woolmark Prize returns to Milan in April 2025, bringing together eight of the world’s most promising designers to redefine the future of fashion through innovation and sustainability. As the original and most prestigious fashion award, the competition continues to serve as a platform for groundbreaking talent, celebrating creativity and excellence in working with Merino wool.
An Esteemed Panel of Judges
This year’s panel features some of the most influential figures in fashion, with Donatella Versace leading as Chair of Judges in her new role as Chief Brand Ambassador of Versace (effective April 1, 2025). The esteemed panel includes:
- IB Kamara – IWP2025 Guest Artistic Director
- Law Roach – Image Architect
- Alessandro Sartori – Artistic Director, Zegna
- Alessandro Dell’Acqua – Founder & Creative Director, N°21
- Roopal Patel – SVP, Fashion Director, Saks Fifth Avenue
- Sinéad Burke – Educator, Advocate, and Founder of Tilting the Lens
- Honey Dijon – DJ, Producer, and Artist
- Danielle Goldberg – Celebrity Stylist & Brand Consultant
- Tim Blanks – Editor-at-Large, Business of Fashion
- Simone Marchetti – Vanity Fair European Editorial Director & Editor-in-Chief, Vanity Fair Italia
Donatella Versace expressed her enthusiasm for the competition, stating:
“Supporting the next generation of fashion talent has never been more important. I am thrilled to host the Woolmark Prize in Milan and to meet the incredible designers selected. I am sure they will all be winners in their own way. I am honored to chair the judging panel alongside my esteemed fellow judges. Woolmark has always been a fantastic supporter of the future of fashion.”
Meet the 2025 Woolmark Prize Finalists
This year’s finalists, known for their innovative approaches to design and sustainability, represent a diverse global lineup:
- ACT N°1 (Italy)
- Diotima (USA)
- Duran Lantink (The Netherlands)
- Ester Manas (Belgium)
- LGN LOUIS GABRIEL NOUCHI (France)
- LUAR (USA)
- Meryll Rogge (Belgium)
- Standing Ground (UK/Ireland)
As these talented designers compete for the prestigious Woolmark Prize, the fashion world eagerly anticipates the unveiling of the next visionary in sustainable fashion.
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