Thursday, June 23, 2011

WGSN Global Fashion Awards

In a long list of benefits the internet provides, one is the globalization of fashion. 
Never before have we had such immediate access 
to information, people, ideas, materials, cultures, product and design.

WGSN is a London-based trend forecasting agency that embraces 
the ever-shrinking world and debuted The WGSN Global Fashion Awards last year. 
The awards honoured notables such as Opening Ceremony, 
Levi's, Asos among numerous others.

This year's awards take place in New York on October 20, 2011.
The nominees were announced recently and the magic of social media  
helped spread the word at meteroric rates.


Here are some of the nominees. What do you think?



Global Brand or Retailer
Abercrombie & Fitch
Asos
Desigual
Forever 21
H&M
Karen Millen
Kate Spade
Mango
Reiss
Topshop
Best E-tailer
Asos
Far Fetch
Gilt Groupe
HauteLook
John Lewis
My Wardrobe
Net-a-Porter
Rue La La
The Corner
Vente-Privee
2011 Nominee Mimco. Photo: RagTrader


Most Influential Designer, Womenswear
Christopher Bailey, Burberry
Erdem
Jonathan Saunders
Marc Jacobs
Miuccia Prada, Prada
Phoebe Philo, Celine


Most Influential Design Team
Animale
Club Monaco
Diesel
Fred Bare
H&M
Mango
Rag & Bone
TopShop


 Would you consider this a "global" event? Do you agree with the shortlist? 
Who would you vote for on the lists above? Or has anyone been left out in your opinion? 


And what would YOU wear to the awards?


As an aside, I think WGSN should include the country of origin for each nominee.


_______________________________ Why not look your best every day?

6 comments:

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  3. Hmmm...I think I would wear Alice + Olivia to the awards! :)

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  5. oh yes, totally following this amazing blog of yours!!! i think h&m is without a doubt influential but i feel top shop is a close second!!

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  6. @Erin, it is pretty fun, isn't it. I wonder how much they'll improve for this year.
    @Pralinka: Of course I'm following back. Thank u for popping over!

    @Erika: EXCELLENT choice. Any of their items would be perfect!

    @Glee: Can't go wrong with LBD!

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    LOVE LOVE LOVE hearing what you have to think. And always appreciate you taking the time to do it esp with so many amazing blogs out there.

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