The 2014 International Woolmark Prize competition has announced ten U.S. finalists. One lucky winner from the talented troupe will be named at an intimate regional awards ceremony on July 9th in New York. They will receive $100,000 toward their next collection, and will go on to represent the U.S. in the acclaimed competition in Milan in February 2014, along with finalists from Australia, India, China, and Europe. The international winner will take home an additional $100,000 for their next fashion show, on top of their regional prize money, and have the opportunity to stock their latest collection at leading global retailers like Bergdorf Goodman in the U.S., 10 Corso Como in Italy, Eickhoff in Germany, Harvey Nichols in the UK, and David Jones in Australia. The U.S. nominees are Joseph Altuzarra of Altuzarra, Shane Gabier and Christopher Peters of Creatures of the Wind, Bibhu Mohapatra,Sofia Sizzi of Giulietta, Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein of Timo Weiland, Gaby Basora of Tucker, Whitney Pozgay of WHIT, Daniel Vosovic, Wes Gordon, and Ohne Titel.
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Designer Greg Chait started his career in the music industry, got his feet wet with Ksubi, then spun a cashmere blanket business into fashion gold with The Elder Statesman. Anna’s got his number. Do you?
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Nicole Kidman is a vision in a strapless embroidered dress in crepe from Erdem’s Spring 2013 collection. This look will probably go down a wee better than Sienna Miller’s recent Erdem dress from the Golden Globes. (We still maintain it wasn’t that bad!) Nic was in Sydney today to attend the AACTA Awards. That’s essentially the Golden Globes of Australia honoring the best in Oz TV and film.
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Long gone are the days of steamer trunks and head-to-toe airport couture, instead replaced by hassle-free luggage and accessories. Lame! Where have all the glamorous jetsetters gone? To celebrate globetrotting fashion, Tumi joined up with Anna Sui to launch a line of signature floral print luggage. In addition to the patterned carryalls, Tumi and Sui paired with Lonelyleap