Big names on judging panel for Petrer design award

26/10/2016
Two major names from the world of footwear design led the judging panel for the 2016 Premios Model design competition in Petrer, one of Spain’s most important shoe-making towns.

Designers Sara Navarro and Stuart Weitzmann were both on the panel for the competition, which celebrated its twentieth anniversary this year with a gala awards ceremony on October 21.

There were 39 entries for the competition this year, showcasing new designs for footwear and accessories. The winners were Elche-based designer Jorge Murillo in the footwear category for a design called ‘Farfalla’, and Petrer-based Freddy Corredor in the bag category for his fish-inpsired ‘Acuario’ bag.