Three of our brand partners and supporters have each awarded three highly commended badges to students who have showcased their collections in our GFWi Catwalk Show, Supported by Pearl Academy. These three judges include: Gap, YOOX Net-a-Porter, and Zandra Rhodes.
We are proud to partner with YOOX Net-a-Porter to support emerging talent on a global scale. Click the button below to find out more about their talent initiatives and programmes, including The Modern Artisan project!
Keep reading to see who YOOX Net-a-Porter has selected, and why…
Accademia Costume & Moda
For “merging handmade and digital techniques, and upcycling materials.”
Sara Lakhani
Pearl Academy
For “re-evaluation of how we look at the plastic waste we generate, and applying incredible hand-embroidery skills.”
Osaka Institute of Fashion
For “upcycling kimonos - saving, and celebrating the traditional skills used to make them.”
