Global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, VF Corporation announced the 2021 winner of the Redress Design Award.
The first prize winner of the Redress Design Award, Jessica Chang, impressed the judges with her collection, which incorporated waste materials into designs to connect with and inspire consumers.
Chang will receive an opportunity to design a sustainable capsule collection with Timberland® available for sale in 2023.
One of the most prestigious sustainable fashion design competitions, the Redress Design Award reflects VF’s drive to foster the next generation of forward-thinking, environmentally-conscious designers in the apparel and footwear industry.
The virtual events took place from 1 to 11 September and 10 finalists from the US, UK, Germany, India and Greater China participated in the same. The event included educational challenges and master classes on advancing sustainability and circular design in the fashion industry through a variety of sustainable production solutions.
With a broader focus on the reduction of waste, the emerging designers secured their place in the competition by impressing judges with entries that offered climate positive apparel through zero-waste patterns, prolonged garment lifecycles, end-of-life disassembly, upcycling and minimal washing needs.
