International Woolmark Prize winners

International Woolmark Prize winners

Duran Lantink, Pieter Mulier and Südwolle Group have been announced as the winners of the International Woolmark Prize, Karl Lagerfeld Award for Innovation and the Supply Chain Award, respectively.

An esteemed panel of judges, including Donatella Versace, IB Kamara, Law Roach, Alessandro Sartori, Tim Blanks, Sinéad Burke, Honey Dijon, Alessandro Dell’Acqua, Simone Marchetti, Roopal Patel and Danielle Goldberg, have selected the winners of the 2025 International Woolmark Prize, celebrating exceptional talent and excellence in working with Merino wool.

The 2025 International Woolmark Prize marks its first biennial edition, with Duran Lantink receiving AU$300,000 and the opportunity to be featured with some of the world’s leading retailers. Regenerative design, heritage craftsmanship and contemporary innovation merge in Duran Lantink’s International Woolmark Prize designs. Based between Amsterdam and Paris, the brand is known for fusing pre-loved pieces, deadstock and innovative materials into unexpected reimaginings. The collection expands on Duran’s previous work with Merino wool, with a playful interrogation of “bad taste”, where human and animalistic motifs collide.

Recognising his visionary approach to Merino wool, Pieter Mulier has received the Karl Lagerfeld Award for Innovation, in its new format. As Creative Director of Alaïa, Pieter Mulier redefined the possibilities of wool with his Summer Fall 2024 One Yarn Collection entirely crafted using a single Merino wool yarn. Developed across the space of a year in close collaboration with the maison’s long-standing textile and knitwear suppliers, Mulier and his team explored all possible variations of Merino wool to prove that this long-loved fibre is as versatile as it is beautiful.

Südwolle Group is awarded the Supply Chain Award for ongoing commitment to innovation, product development and a steadfast dedication to supporting customers and the wool industry. The development of the Südwebs Innovation Hub as the creative voice of Südwolle Group has inspired designers, brands and manufacturers to embrace the potential of wool. Sparking fresh ideas and refining concepts, the hub champions progress and collaboration with wool at the forefront.