above: Madras handmade textiles, which are to be used to fabricate designs
Source 4 Style, the leading place to search and source the world’s leading sustainable textiles, and The IOU Project, a cutting-edge fashion label connecting consumers directly to artisan-producers, announced DIY with IOU – a sustainable design competition to find the next designer for The IOU Project “Made in NYC” Capsule Collection.
Ten finalists, including Linhardt, were chosen by 10 judges to create a special garment or accessory. The winner of this next phase (to fabricate the garment/accessory for production) will also be featured on an exclusive sale on Fab.com and through a trunk show at ABC Carpet & Home.
Entrants hailed from all around the world – from Japan to Scotland, New Zealand to Canada. Congratulations to all fellow finalists! Next step is to take our sketches and bring life to these ideas! Stay tuned!