21 Aug. 2008

SIFA AWARDS VIII WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Sportswear International magazine is pleased to announce this year’s winners of the eighth Sportswear International Fashion Awards. Be sure to check out famed photographer Nick Veasey’s portraits of our winners in our current issue.

Editor’s Choice Retail Award
Comme des Garçons guerrilla stores
In recognition of the brand’s unique and innovative store concepts, design and presentation of fashion.

Editor’s Choice Special Award
Marithé & François Girbaud/Kuyichi
In recognition of Girbaud’s and Kuyichi’s outstanding achievements in social and ethical matters and their commitment to the environment via their collections, marketing, charity and culture.

Best Denim
Dr. Denim Jeansmakers

Best Fashion
Woolrich

Best Sport/Street
Dekker/Dek’her

Best Footwear
Dr. Martens

Best Sneakers
Creative Recreation

Best Newcomer
Lou by Lee Cooper

We would like to thank once again the following judges panel for their contribution to this year’s competition:

Barbara Atkin, Holt Renfrew, Toronto
Luca Benini, Slam Jam, Milan
Pascale Camart, Galeries Lafayette, Paris
Christophe Carbon, Galeries Lafayette, Berlin
Can Dinckol, Quartier 206, Berlin
Kevin Harter, Bloomingdale's, New York City
Paul Khor, Actually, Singapore
Blake Nieman-Davis, Blake, Portland
Alexey Oleshov, Cara&Co, Moscow
Georgy Ovchinnikov and Alexandr Tsymlov, Podium, Moscow
Hong Sukwoo, Daily Projects, Seoul
Masahiro Tsunoda, Lift, Tokyo
Tatsugo Yoda, Aloha Rag, New York City/Honolulu

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