A collective of fashion’s most influential minds driven by innovation, inclusivity and forward-thinking vision will come together in Milan for the 2025 International Woolmark Prize final.
Renowned for their expertise and influence across fashion, design and innovation, our judging panel will play a pivotal role in selecting this year’s winners. The 2025 International Woolmark Prize marks the first edition of the prize in its new biennial format, with one finalist awarded AU$300,000 and the chance to be showcased by leading retailers. Two esteemed industry awards will also be presented: the Karl Lagerfeld Award for Innovation and the Supply Chain Award.
The 2025 International Woolmark Prize will be judged by a panel of industry leaders including:
- Donatella Versace, Versace, Chief Brand Ambassador from 01.04.25, Chair of Judges
- IB Kamara, IWP2025 Guest Artistic Director
- Law Roach, Image Architect
- Alessandro Sartori, Artistic Director, Zegna
- Tim Blanks, Editor-at-Large, Business of Fashion
- Sinéad Burke, Educator, Advocate and Founder of Tilting the Lens
- Honey Dijon, DJ, Producer and Artist
- Alessandro Dell’Acqua, N21 Founder and Creative Director
- Simone Marchetti, Vanity Fair European Editorial Director & Vanity Fair Italia Editor-in-Chief
- Roopal Patel, SVP, Fashion Director, Saks Fifth Avenue
- Danielle Goldberg, Celebrity Stylist and Brand Consultant
Supporting the next generation of fashion talent has never been more important. I am so excited to host the Woolmark Prize in our home city of Milan and to meet the designers selected. I am sure they will all be winners in their own way. I am honored to be Chair of the judging panel for the 2025 Woolmark Prize alongside my fellow amazing judges. Woolmark has always been such fantastic supporters of the future of fashion.
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I am so excited to be a part of the Woolmark International Judging panel. I am passionate about seeing the next generation of emerging designers and all of the innovation they bring to our industry.
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As a designer and a member of the jury for the Woolmark Prize, I am truly inspired by the incredible talent and innovation emerging from the new generation of designers. The Woolmark Prize offers more than just an opportunity to showcase their work; it’s a platform for these talents to be celebrated, supported, and inspired to push the envelope. I am excited to witness how these new voices will continue to push boundaries, challenge traditions, and pave the way for a more dynamic, inclusive, and sustainable fashion landscape. Encouraging them to trust their creative instincts, empowering them to innovate within the context of sustainability and craftsmanship, is how we ensure that their ideas aren’t just heard, but flourish. The future is theirs to shape, and I am excited to be part of this pivotal moment in fashion.
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The International Woolmark Prize is a leading force in recognizing and supporting future visionaries in fashion. I am extremely honored to be invited to be a part of such a prestigious ceremony that encourages innovation, design, creativity, and craftsmanship within these young artists.
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It is a privilege to serve on this year’s judging panel for the International Woolmark Prize, a distinguished award that celebrates the vision and innovation of emerging designers. Cultivating emerging brands and design talent is core to our business at Saks Fifth Avenue, and I am honored to be involved in this exceptional program that uplifts the next generation of emerging talent. I look forward to learning more about this year’s extraordinary group of creatives who are shaping the future of fashion.
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Supporting emerging designers has always been at the core of my work. Uplifting new voices in the industry brings fresh perspective to the red carpet and is essential to expanding the conversation of innovation in fashion. It is an honor to be a part of the International Woolmark Prize jury which continues to recognize and champion talented young designers.
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