@thewoolmarkcompany has announced the eight finalists for its prestigious International Woolmark Prize, one of fashion’s most storied competitions. The competing designers will have a chance to win a grand prize of AU$200,000 (around US$132,000), and the Karl Lagerfeld Award for Innovation, which is valued at AU$100,000 (around US$66,000)—Lagerfeld won the top award in 1954. John Roberts, managing director for the Woolmark Company, said the finalists have “a passion for pushing the boundaries with merino wool, while [also being] focused on improving their brand’s environmental and social impact.” They include menswear designers @robynlynchireland of Ireland, South Korea’s @maxxij_official, the French label @bluemarbleparis, Rhuigi Villaseñor of the Los Angeles brand @rhude, and Nigeria’s @lagosspaceprogramme, along with the womenswear labels @paolina_russo from England, @marcorambaldi_ from Italy, and Denmark’s @a.roegehove. Roberts added, “This group of designers also aligns with the global trends of casualization and performance-based apparel—two areas that are well placed to be enhanced by merino wool.” Tap the link in bio for more on the finalists and the competition. (edited) Above an A. Roege Hove top photographed by @styledumonde