We searched the globe for fashion designers bold enough to challenge waste, rethink systems, and design for a circular future. Today, we’re proud to introduce the 8 Finalists of the Redress Design Award 2026 — the world’s leading sustainable fashion design competition. Congratulations to:
- Alexandra Burch, UK
- David Schuch, Austria
- Holly Shih, UK / Taiwan
- Issac Tong, Hong Kong
- Jasmine Cheuk, Hong Kong
- Jon Liesenfeld, Germany
- Tal Zohar, Israel
- Yi Ding, Chinese Mainland
Now, the Finalists are hard at work on bringing to life their outfits made from waste textiles, to be showcased on the runway of the Grand Final Fashion Show in Hong Kong this September. The garments will be delivered by our returning Gold Sponsor, DHL Express, using their GoGreen Plus service.
The Finalists will be competing for an exciting First Prize supported by global apparel manufacturer and supply chain manager, Simple Approach. The winner will receive an exclusive trip to the UK to connect with leading voices in sustainable fashion through curated studio visits, industry introductions, and behind-the-scenes experiences to gain insight into responsible fashion design, development, and manufacturing. Tailored to the winner’s career goals, this unique opportunity offers international exposure, industry mentorship, and valuable real-world experience within the sustainable fashion industry.
Other prizes include a subscription to Bloomsbury’s online portal, the Berg Fashion Library, for all Finalists.
Thank you to our wonderful judging panel for selecting our Finalists!
Coming soon: Public Voting for People’s Choice Award
In August, Redress will invite the global public to cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award, highlighting the importance for everyday consumers to play their part in tackling fashion’s growing waste crisis. The People’s Choice winner will be announced at the Grand Final in Hong Kong in September, which will be livestreamed for viewers across the globe.