Raf Simons for Dior, Isabel Marant, Monki, Puma and John Lewis are all among key nominees who have been shortlisted for WGSN Global Fashion Awards in the fashion design and retail categories.
WGSN, who lead on trend forecasting, have been searching for those businesses and individuals who push the boundaries of fashion all over the world, including countries such as Hong Kong, France, India, Brazil, the US, UK and many more.
After numerous debates, the shortlist was revealed by The Industry’s Lauretta Roberts (director of the event) and platinum-selling musical style icon, Kate Nash at a glamorous party at St Martins Lane.
Lauretta said: “This is a very strong shortlist which includes some of the world’s most exciting talent. We have representatives from every continent and had the highest number of entries in the event’s four-year history,”
A judging panel made up of an international selection of fashion industry experts compiled the shortlist. Bloggers, designers, stylists and buying directors were out in full force on the panel including editor-in-chief of ‘Stylenoir’ James Joseph, Eric Jennings of Saks Fifth Avenue, photographer, Rankin and more.
The winners will be announced on October 30 at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum. Who will you be rooting for?
Here’s the all who have been shortlisted…
Catrice Womenswear Designer:
Raf Simons – Dior
Phillip Lim – 3.1 Phillip Lim
Guillaume Henry – Carven
Isabel Marant
Erdem Moralioğlu – Erdem
Menswear Designer:
Oliver Spencer
Dries Van Noten
Christophe Lemaire
Meadham Kirchhoff
Accessories & Footwear Designer:
Sophie Hulme
Christian Louboutin
Nicholas Kirkwood
Edgardo Osorio – Aquazurra
Avery Dennison Emerging Fashion Brand:
Angelys Balek
Emma J Shipley
Jacob Birge Vision
Jane Bowler
Empiria Women Award:
Livia Firth
Salma Hayek
Charlize Theron
Christy Turlington
LYCRA® Future Designers Award Semi-Finalists:
Hanna Lucatelli
Han Zhongshu
Chow Bohan
Shixuan Zhao
Alison Vincent
Irana Lazova
Patricia Clariza
Alejandra Perdomo
Daniela Larrea
Himani Harish
Silvia Silvia
Eva Lai
Lucy Gardner
Womenswear Design Team:
Topshop
Kmart (Australia)
& Other Stories
Peter Alexander
Closed
Menswear Design Team:
Bespoken
Acne
Ovadio and Sons
BEN SHERMAN
Kidswear Design Team:
New Look 915
F&F Clothing At Tesco
Gap Kids
The Walt Disney Company
Preciosa Footwear & Accessories Design Team:
Gandys
Clarks
Melissa
Absolute Black
Sports/Activewear Design Team:
Fila
Polartec
Under Armour
Sweaty Betty
iSKO Denim Design Team:
G-Star RAW
A G Jeans
Hudson
Victoria Beckham Denim
MiH
Intimates & Swim Design Team:
We Are Handsome
Princesse Tam Tam
Von Flossies
Seafolly
Sustainable Design Team:
JEANOLOGIA
Paper No. 9
H&M – Conscious Collection
Timberland – Earthkeepers® Collection
Orta Anadolu
Best Buying Team:
Net-a-Porter.com
MRPORTER.COM
PODIUM MARKET
Opening Ceremony
Best Store:
Harrods in London, UK
Colette in Paris, France
Evoluzione in Delhi, India
Kate Spade in New York City, US
Tsvetnoy Central Market in Moscow, Russia
Best Multi-Channel Retailer:
Topshop
Warby Parker
Piperlime
Saks Fifth Avenue
John Lewis
E-Store:
Zappos
The Outnet
Lyst
Dafiti
Luisa Via Roma
Best New Store/Refit:
Bellerose in Brussels, Belgium
Monki Mitte in Berlin, Germany
PUMA in Osaka, Japan
Target in New York City, US
Karl Lagerfeld in Paris, France
Words: Yasmine Gibson
