MUNICH FASHION AWARD - the jury

20. February 2025

Preparations for the first European MUNICH FASHION AWARD are in full swing. We are pleased to introduce you to our high-calibre expert jury.

Photo: Kreativ München/LHM

Values and perspectives

Preparations for the first European MUNICH FASHION AWARD are in full swing. We are delighted to present our high-caliber jury of experts here.

The MUNICH FASHION AWARD is characterized by its focus on sustainability, innovation and aesthetics - and it is precisely these values that are reflected in the jury.

The composition of the experts brings together different perspectives from design, research, media and business practice. They are:

Christiane Arp - CEO, Fashion Council Germany
Veronica Bates-Kassatly - Sustainable Fashion Analyst & Consultant
Li Edelkoort - Trend Researcher, Publicist & Design Expert
Herbert Hofmann - VP Creative & Buying, Highsnobiety
Maria Intscher-Owrang - CEO, Simplifyber
Troy Nachtigall - Professor of Fashion Research & Technology, HVA
Brooke Roberts-Islam - Founder TECHSTYLER, Author & Consultant
Louise Xin - Fashion Designer & Human Rights Activist

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New award

Fashion and accessory designers with sustainable concepts can apply for the MUNICH FASHION AWARD: The European Sustainable Fashion Award with a Tech Twist until February 23, 2025.

With the MUNICH FASHION AWARD, the city of Munich is honoring sustainable, aesthetic and future-oriented designers from Europe for the first time. Under the motto “The European Sustainable Fashion Award With A Tech Twist”, the competition challenges creative minds to rethink fashion and accessories - with a bold, forward-looking approach that combines sustainability, aesthetics and creativity.

Applications for the MUNICH FASHION AWARD can still be submitted here until February 23, 2025.

In order to ensure the professional quality and independence of the award, the City of Munich has established two independent advisory bodies: the Advisory Board and the Jury.

The Fashion Council Germany is supporting the City of Munich in organizing the competition and communicating the call for entries in Europe.

More about the Munich Fashion Award

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