Meet the winners from 2019
Meet the winners from 2019
This is about those who dare to disrupt, those with the potential to build the next brand the world will love, and those whose ambition inspires others to pursue their own dreams.
Appear Here Team Choice 2019
Madcap British menswear designer Liam Hodges caught the eye of the Appear Here team for his innovative store based on the concept of upcycling production waste.
New York Winner 2019
Former competitive snowboarder turned fashion designer Andrew Livingstone launched menswear brand Knickerbocker aged just 23, after taking over a small factory in Brooklyn. Our judges loved how his store concept reflected the brand’s roots and brought this journey to life.
L.A. Winner 2019
Founded by floral designer Sarah Lineberger and artist Awol Erizku, Hand & Rose is a mobile flower truck bringing flowers to areas without them. Their store enabled the duo to create a space where they could host workshops and collaborate with new partners, making them the pick for L.A.
London Winner 2019
Sophie Sellu proved that spoon carving could be so much more than a passion project. Her concept for a beautifully curated space that bridged the divide between a store and studio made her our judges' choice for London.
Paris Winner 2019
Fiona Picot and her co-founder Gabriel are on a mission to de-stigmatise the conversations surrounding women’s health. Their proposal for a vagina-themed concept store in Paris, used to raise awareness for their eco-conscious tampon brand My Holy, championed both the environment and gender equality. This fierce, unapologetic, and innovative use of space was a clear winner.