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Red Carpet Green Dress (TM) with TENCEL (TM) and CLO Announces the Winners of their Global Sustainable Contest for Designers to Experiment with Virtual Design Technologies
Red Carpet Green Dress, TENCEL™, CLO and the judging panel are delighted to announce this year's winning duo: Yuriko Fukuda and Zhi Hong Benjamin Koh .
Born in Japan , UK-based Yuriko Fukuda is this year's womenswear winner. As a current Regents University London student, she strongly believes in sustainable fashion. Yuriko Fukuda comments:
Singapore -based fashion, textile and product designer Zhi Hong Benjamin Koh is this year's menswear winner. He embarked on his journey in design during his studies at Singapore Polytechnic. Zhi Hong Benjamin Koh comments:
The two designs chosen by the winners will be put into production in early 2022 with sustainable eco-couture textiles in collaboration with TENCEL™ and sponsored by CLO. The looks will be showcased as part of an exhibition to leading sustainable advocates in Los Angeles . All winners will be introduced to a sustainable fashion and entertainment audience from across the globe, alongside a monetary award. The winners will also receive business mentorship with RCGD's CEO Samata Pattinson , support and access to RCGD's extensive network, and creative support for their fledgling careers.
Samata, CEO of Red Carpet Green Dress, comments:
Harold Weghorst , Vice President of Global Marketing & Branding at Lenzing AG, comments:
Simon Kim , CEO of CLO Virtual, comments:
Images related to the announcement can be downloaded .