International Woolmark Prize 2017-18 to promote outstanding and emerging talents from across the world will take place in Dubai on July 24. A panel of esteemed judges will decide which designers will go through to the global final for the menswear and women wear categories to be held early-2018.

“This year we have a total of 64 designers taking part in the International Woolmark Prize, spreading across key global and emerging markets,” The Woolmark Company managing director Stuart McCullough said. “The recent restructure of the program puts a greater focus on the design talent and our partners, and the increase in prize money combined with the addition of the Innovation Award for the global final ensures the award – and its participants – remain at the forefront of design and innovation.

The winners of the menswear and women wear global finals will receive a further AU$200,000 to assist with fabric sourcing and marketing of their collection and mentoring from industry experts. In addition, both international winners will get the opportunity to have their collection distributed through prestigious international retail partners.

– Apparel and Textile News, Apparel Talk, Indian Apparel