Shoe firms feature prominently in Lille circular fashion competition
The metropolitan region of Lille in northern France has opened up a public vote for a competition called the Circular Fashion Trophies.
Twenty-seven finalists are in contention for six prizes, each worth up to €10,000 each. The categories comprise ‘promise’ awards for projects that are still in development, booster awards for projects that were launched less than one year ago and awards of honour for projects that have been on the market for more than one year. In each case, there will be separate prizes for small and for larger companies, with turnover of €2 million the threshold between the two.
Organisers said a commitment to the circular economy was at the core of what all 27 finalists are trying to do, adding: “This is allowing a new type of fashion industry to emerge, centring on new value chains, social and environmental responsibility and innovation in raw materials and in processing.”
No fewer than six footwear companies are among the finalists.
