Loro Piana Knit Design Award 2024

Loro Piana presents the Knit Design Award 2024, constantly bringing innovation and creativity to the knitwear métier, which is at the core of the Maison’s DNA. An initiative dedicated to promoting young designers and the transmission of artisan’s expertise and savoir-faire. 2024 is the Maison’s centennial year, reflected in the theme ‘Fast Forward Heritage’, a conversation between the past, present, and future. The competition invites international students to offer their own creative interpretations of some of the most iconic yarns that epitomise the excellence of the House. Pierre Sauvageot and Björn Backes with their Professor François-Xavier Herody from École Duperré are the winners of the Loro Piana Knit Design Award 2024! The winning project “Cavalieri, A History Of Innovation” draws inspiration from the noble lineage of ancient knights, reimagining the application of Loro Piana yarns by crafting a cashmere armour. By seamlessly blending the softness of the fibres with the strength of iron, the students fashioned an iconic piece that pays homage to the past while pushing the boundaries of innovation. #LoroPiana #LoroPianaKnitDesignAward