Dutch designer Duran Lantink has been named the winner of the 2025 International Woolmark Prize.
Lantink will receive AU$300,000 to invest in the growth of his business, along with ongoing mentorship from the industry and Woolmark Prize retail partners.
The Amsterdam and Paris-based designer, whose eponymous label was founded in 2019, is known for crafting sustainable, ever-evolving collections. His innovative approach blends pre-loved garments, deadstock fabrics, and new eco-friendly materials.
Lantink’s winning collection reimagined traditional knitting techniques through 3D reconstructed knitwear, incorporating historical Dutch knitting styles and recycled army sweaters, combined with contemporary woven check patterns.
“I feel very honoured to receive this award and I’m just so happy because we worked so hard with so many collaborators and it’s just really great to get this recognition,” Lantink said.
At the same event, Pieter Mulier was awarded the Karl Lagerfeld Award for Innovation, while Südwolle Group received the Supply Chain Award.
The winners were announced in Milan, where an expert panel of judges, chaired by Donatella Versace and including IB Kamara, Law Roach, Alessandro Sartori, Tim Blanks, Sinéad Burke, Honey Dijon, Alessandro Dell’Acqua, Simone Marchetti, Roopal Patel, and Danielle Goldberg, selected the winners.
Versace said, “We are in a moment when we need to feel better. Duran makes us feel that. His collection is a wonderful combination of respect for the fibre and a joyful sense of the future.”
For over 70 years, the International Woolmark Prize has championed the beauty and versatility of Merino wool while fostering sustainable growth through innovation and industry mentorship.
The 2025 edition, artistically directed by IB Kamara, was inspired by the sun, symbolizing energy, renewal, and interconnectedness.
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