Congratulations ACT N°1, Diotima, Duran Lantink, Ester Manas, LGN LOUIS GABRIEL NOUCHI, LUAR, Meryll Rogge, and Standing Ground. Selected by our expert Advisory Council, these designers will compete at the 2025 International Woolmark Prize final event to positively shape the future of fashion.
ACT N°1
ACT N°1
“I am honoured to be selected as a finalist for the International Woolmark Prize. In such a sensitive
time for the entire fashion system, prizes, mentors, and support like this are very important to stay
inspired.”
Diotima
Diotima
"I am particularly excited for the educational and mentoring components of the prize, and look
forward to further developing our sustainability initiatives and to experiment with this incredible
fibre."
Duran Lantink
Duran Lantink
"I am truly honoured to be selected as a finalist for the 2025 International Woolmark Prize, recognising my brand’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. This opportunity allows me to further elevate my work and take a valuable step in shaping the future direction of Duran Lantink."
Ester Manas
Ester Manas
“This recognition celebrates our commitment to sustainable fashion, creativity, and the beauty of
wool. We are excited to continue pushing boundaries and crafting pieces that reflect our vision of
inclusivity and wool innovation.”
LGN LOUIS GABRIEL NOUCHI
LGN LOUIS GABRIEL NOUCHI
“I feel very proud to be selected for such an important prize of the industry. We will be able to show our love and passion textile development and innovation through this contest.”
LUAR
LUAR
“Winning the International Woolmark Prize as a New York-native Latino designer would be a
monumental achievement, symbolising cultural pride, innovation, and global recognition. This
acknowledgment is already so much for one of the most prestigious fashion prizes.”
Meryll Rogge
Meryll Rogge
“This recognition celebrates our commitment to textile and knit innovation and the endless potential
of wool. We are excited to push the boundaries of this sustainable material and join the ranks of such
incredible alumni.”
Standing Ground
Standing Ground
“The heritage and prestige of the International Woolmark Prize is something I have been aware of for many years and I am honoured to be selected as a finalist this year.”
IB Kamara joins IWP
Woolmark also welcomes IB Kamara as Guest Artistic Director for the 2025 final event. The multi-hyphenate creative is best-known known for his seamless understanding of style, image and the power of pop culture whilst championing inclusivity in fashion. Serving as the Editor-in-Chief of Dazed and Creative Director for Off-White, Kamara is one of the most exciting and innovative figures in the industry and his artistic direction will help the awards continue to breakdown borders and barriers.
"I’m honoured to be joining the amazing team at Woolmark for the 2025 Woolmark Prize, bringing fresh creativity as we celebrate these design talents. It's so important that we nurture and inspire the talent who are shaping the future of the fashion industry and I can’t wait to meet the finalists."
The International Woolmark Prize is more than a competition - it’s a commitment to shaping a nature-positive future, supporting artisans, and championing sustainability. For more than 60 years, it has been the launchpad for fashion’s brightest stars. Past winners include Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint Laurent, and Gabriela Hearst.
Who will claim the AU$300,000 cash prize in 2025?
Finalists also get the chance to be stocked in leading stores worldwide via the International Woolmark Prize Retailer Network.
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