Source: www.fibre2fashion.com
UK-based fashion designer Matty Bovan has won the 2021 International Woolmark Prize as well as the Karl Lagerfeld Award for Innovation. Bovan joined fellow UK designer Edward Crutchley - who won the double back in 2019 - after a panel of industry heavyweights selected him the winner during a special virtual event held earlier this month.
Praised for his technically advanced jacquard weave designs, unique style, intricate designs, advanced understanding of both knit and weave techniques, strong colour combinations and sustainable approach to local sourcing and production, Bovan’s sensibility and conceptual approach to fashion impressed the judges.
Bovan’s Ode to the Sea draws inspiration from travelling and escapism – going through a traumatic event and coming out the other side. Based in York, Bovan worked with local suppliers and manufacturers, supporting local businesses, craftspeople and artisans through his tight supply chain network.
