Date Posted: Thursday 28th April 2022
The winners of the International Woolmark Prize 2022 have been announced.
Saul Nash was awarded the 2022 International Woolmark Prize.
London-based designer Saul Nash was praised for his modern use of Merino wool, bridging a gap between active solutions and more formal requirements.
MMUSOMAXWELL was awarded the 2022 Karl Lagerfeld Award for Innovation.
From South Africa, MMUSOMAXWELL’s winning collection was committed to reducing its environmental impact and upskilling traditional craftsmanship.
The winners each receive AU$200,000 and AU$100,000 respectively as well ongoing support from the industry and Woolmark Prize retail partners.
Supply Chain Award
Celebrating an outstanding contribution by a trade partner, this year’s Supply Chain Award was presented to the Netherlands-based Knitwear Lab. A research and knowledge hub for innovative, design-driven and sustainable knitwear solutions, Knitwear Lab was recognised for its contribution to the International Woolmark Prize and for giving access to technology and R&D in flat-bed knitting to emerging brands in a way that is specific to their needs.