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Texprint Awards 2008

Although all the designers selected for Texprint are already stars in their field, the Special Prizes awarded at Texprint's First View continue to add a focus for each of the disciplines, with Colour and Breaking New Ground being judged across the whole group. The winners receive £750 and the opportunity to exhibit at Interstoff Asia Essential in Hong Kong, 8th – 10th October.

Texprint is deeply grateful for the support of the Prize Donors, without whom the event could not take place, and would like to thank WGSN, Pantone Europe, Scottish Enterprise – Textiles, Holland & Sherry, Liberty Fabric and The Woolmark Company for their invaluable commitment.

Prize judging took place on 16 July in London, at the Triangle Building, Chelsea College of Art & Design.

Breaking New Ground Prize

Donated by WGSN and judged by Roland Mouret, Creative Director, RM

Prize Winner – Helen Stark

“I was looking for someone that could really stand up at the high end of fashion in a challenging way” commented Roland Mouret “I think that Helen's work could definitely face fashion in Paris and New York”.

Colour Prize

Donated by Pantone Europe and judged by Nathan Jenden, Director, Nathan Jenden

Prize Winner – Eleanor Feddon

“I loved Eleanor's strength and her mix of the old and new; she is a natural colourist and her work has a real delicacy in its combinations” said Nathan Jenden.

Knit Prize

Donated by Scottish Enterprise – Textiles and judged by Anna Maria Fuzzi, Director, Fuzzi SpA

Prize Winner – Ella Jade

“Ella's successful use of colour, shape and form together with her combination of both knitting techniques and print really made her work stand out for me” said Anna Maria Fuzzi.

Interior Fashion Prize

Donated by Holland & Sherry and judged by Bryan Dicker, President, Holland & Sherry Interiors

Prize Winner – Victoria Shepherd

“Victoria's work has a great geometric, architectural quality to it and would work wonderfully in interior fashion,” enthused Bryan Dicker, “it is extremely adaptable and incredibly fresh”.

Print Prize

Donated by Liberty Fabric and judged by Diane von Furstenberg, President, Diane von Furstenberg

Prize Winner – Hannah Jefferies

“Hannah's hand painted prints combine a great use of colour with a wonderful energy – she is a true designer who is absorbing the world around her and using each new experience” commented Diane von Furstenberg