The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers has announced the 2020 winners of
the Cordwainers National Footwear Student of the Year Awards.
The footwear design competition, which is now in its seventh year, has
seen students from De Montfort University, the University of Northampton
and the London College of Fashion submit their portfolios digitally.
End of April, the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers revealed that the
competition would go ahead as planned, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, with
the judging panel working remotely and taking advantage of digital
technology. Clara Nordenhok from the London College of Fashion took the
first prize, while Ellie Gray and Jiwon Joung of De Montfort University
placed in second and third place, respectively. Each of the three has
received a prize totalling nearly 12,000 pounds.
“What incredible work! We thoroughly enjoyed going through all your
submissions. In such difficult circumstances, you delivered,” said Katie
Greenyer, chair of the judging panel, while announcing the award-winners.
Master of the Cordwainers, Nigel Easton added: “The Worshipful Company
of Cordwainers is proud to support the British footwear industry. This
year, more than ever, we are grateful to everyone who has enabled our
annual awards to go ahead, almost as normal, by harnessing online
technology. We hope very much to be able to celebrate the winners’ success
with them in person later in the year.”
In addition to the creative director of Pentland brands Katie Greenyer,
the Cordwainers’ panel of judges consisted of Michael Atmore, editorial
director of footwear news, Charlotte Olympia Dellal, international footwear
and accessory designer, Beatrix Ong, luxury footwear and accessories
designer and Joachim Sedelmeier, head of design and shoes at Paul Smith.
Photo Credit: The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers
