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Menswear label Public School wins inaugural men’s International Woolmark Prize
Public School was announced the winner of the 2014/2015 International Woolmark Prize (IWP), during the inaugural men’s award held on schedule at London Collections: Men. An esteemed judging panel including menswear designer Paul Smith and Tim Blanks, Editor-at-Large for Style.com, sat alongside representatives from IWP retail partners to select Public School, representing the USA, as the winner. Alongside prestigious recognition, the winner receives a financial contribution of AU$100,000 and the opportunity to be stocked in retailers around the globe including Harvey Nichols, Saks Fifth Avenue, 10 Corso Como, JOYCE, Isetan, David Jones and matchesfashion.com. Public School’s Merino wool collection, that won the prestigious award, was based on craftsmanship and showcased the natural characteristics of Merino wool. The designers aimed to shed light on how special the fibre was. The designers explained: “It feels unbelievable to win the prize. We are the first US winners in the competition so we are really proud and it’s incredibly meaningful to us.” The collection will be available in partner retailers globally from August 2015.
