Suzanna Vock, Founder and Festival Chairwomen, presented at the Sustainable Fashion Milano 2019 at the Centro Svizzero, the pre nominated fashion designer nominated by a top-class jury. The Gwand presentation was hosted by Thomas Odermatt.
The Nomination Jury of the Festival
Barbara Franchin Founder and soul of ITS - International Talent Support
Diane Pernet Fashion Icon, Blogger & Founder Avsof
Hilary Alexander British journalist and former fashion director of the Daily Telegraph
Jens Laugesen Internationally acclaimed Designer and Founder of the eponymous brand
Lutz Huelle Designer at Lutz Huelle and creative director at Delpozo
Magdalena Schaffrin Founder Kaleidoscope Berlin, creative director neonyt global hub for fashion sustainability and innovation
Marina Spadafora
International Sustainable Fashion Designer and Coordinator Fashion Revolution Italy
Marta Waydel Social entrepreneur, researcher and influencer in the field of FashionTech and sustainability
Mei Hui Liu Victim up-cycling designer since 1998
Ninette Murk Founder / Creative Director DAA, Director Youth For A Better World Center
Orsola de Castro Founder Fashion Revolution
Rebekka Sommerhalder Owner & CEO glore Schweiz GmbH
Roosmarie Ruigrok CEO Clean & Unique
Sara Sozzani Maino Deputy editor-in-chief, Vogue Italia and head of Vogue Talents
Sass Brown Author of Eco Fashion and ReFashioned books
Serge Carreira Chief operating officer at Mary Katrantzou, fashion and luxury specialist
Suzy Amis Cameron American environmental advocate, former actress, and model
Tamsin Blanchard British fashion journalist, author and lecturer
The Pre Nominated Designers of the Festival
The Procedure
The nominated designers are subjected to a test procedure and tested for their sustainability. The design is also judged by a panel of experts. This takes some time. Further information follows. News about the GWAND Sustainable Fashion Festival is always available on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.