International Woolmark Prize 2015/16: Global Wrap

Go behind the scenes with the 2015/16 International Woolmark Prize. This year the border-crossing award known for highlighting emerging talent from established and rising design hubs around the globe travelled to six regions: Asia; Australia; British Isles; Europe; India, Pakistan and Middle East; and USA. Esteemed judging panels consisting of some of the most celebrated fashion identities worldwide took part, with Calvin Klein Collection Women’s Creative Director Francisco Costa, acclaimed menswear designer John Varvatos, American fashion designer Thom Browne and British-based designer Osman Yousefsada lending their clout. Six menswear labels have been selected to compete in the finals to be held in Florence in January, and six womenswear labels have been chosen to go through to the women’s finals in New York in February 2016. The winning designers will be required to develop a capsule collection in Merino wool to showcase the fibre’s unique natural properties and creative potential at one of these two extraordinary events. The finalists will compete for the coveted International Woolmark Prize, the victors being awarded AU$100,000 and the opportunity to be stocked in the most important retailers around the world. More information at http://www.merino.com