A collective of fashion’s most influential minds driven by innovation, inclusivity, and forward-thinking vision will come together in Milan for the 2025 International Woolmark Prize final. Donatella Versace, recently appointed chief brand ambassador of Versace, will chair the jury.

Renowned for their expertise and influence across fashion, design, and innovation, the judging panel will play a pivotal role in selecting this year’s winners. The 2025 International Woolmark Prize marks the first edition of the prize in its new biennial format, with one finalist awarded AU$300,000 and the chance to be showcased by leading retailers. Two esteemed industry awards will also be presented: the Karl Lagerfeld Award for Innovation and the Supply Chain Award.

The 2025 International Woolmark Prize will be judged by a panel of industry leaders including IB Kamara, IWP2025 guest artistic director; Law Roach, image architect; Alessandro Sartori, artistic director, Zegna; Tim Blanks, editor-at-large, Business of Fashion; Sinéad Burke, educator, advocate and founder of Tilting the Lens; Honey Dijon, dj, producer, and artist; Alessandro Dell’Acqua, N21 founder and creative director; Simone Marchetti, Vanity Fair European editorial director & Vanity Fair Italia editor-in-chief; Roopal Patel, SVP, fashion director, Saks Fifth Avenue; Danielle Goldberg, celebrity stylist and brand consultant.

“Supporting the next generation of fashion talent has never been more important. I am so excited to host the Woolmark Prize in our home city of Milan and to meet the designers selected. I am sure they will all be winners in their own way,” said Versace, praising Woolmark for “always been such fantastic supporters of the future of fashion,” said Donatella Versace.