<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.itsweb.org%2Fjsp%2Fen%2Findex%2Findex.jsp" target="_blank" target="_blank">International Talent Support</a> -- an annual competition for emerging designers and artists -- has amassed a formidable fashion archive comprising garments from past participants. Here's where some of the contributors are now.
International Talent Support -- an annual competition for emerging designers and artists -- has amassed a formidable fashion archive comprising garments from past participants. Here's where some of the contributors are now.
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Aitor Throup's New Object Research returned the the London menswear catwalk in June 2016, presenting a series of concept outfits modelled by giant marionettes pushed down the runway by masked men.
Aitor Throup - ITS 2006 —
Aitor Throup's New Object Research returned the the London menswear catwalk in June 2016, presenting a series of concept outfits modelled by giant marionettes pushed down the runway by masked men.
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Paula Knorr's winning collection was inspired by women's thoughts, and changing notions of femininity.
Paula Knorr - ITS 2015 —
Paula Knorr's winning collection was inspired by women's thoughts, and changing notions of femininity.
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She may not have won last year's competition, but Yuko Koike's colorful crochet garments certainly made an impact. <br />
Yuko Koike - ITS 2015 —
She may not have won last year's competition, but Yuko Koike's colorful crochet garments certainly made an impact.
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The Royal College of Art graduate won Fashion Collection of the Year and the Vogue Talents Award, earning her an interview and photoshoot on the Vogue Talents website, and a feature in Vogue Italia. <br />
Katherine Roberts-Wood - ITS 2014 —
The Royal College of Art graduate won Fashion Collection of the Year and the Vogue Talents Award, earning her an interview and photoshoot on the Vogue Talents website, and a feature in Vogue Italia.
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Though he now runs his own label, Mason Jung once designed menswear at Maison Martin Margiela in Paris.
Mason Jung - ITS 2009 —
Though he now runs his own label, Mason Jung once designed menswear at Maison Martin Margiela in Paris.
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One of ITS' most recognizable alums, dutch designer Michael Van der Ham unveiled a line of accessories with Marks & Spencer earlier this year. <br />
Michael Van der Ham - ITS 2009 —
One of ITS' most recognizable alums, dutch designer Michael Van der Ham unveiled a line of accessories with Marks & Spencer earlier this year.
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After putting his eponymous brand on hold in 2012, Finnish designer Heikki Salonen revived it in October 2015 with a capsule collection inspired by music, cults and campfires. <br />
Heikki Salonen - ITS 2008 —
After putting his eponymous brand on hold in 2012, Finnish designer Heikki Salonen revived it in October 2015 with a capsule collection inspired by music, cults and campfires.
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David Longshaw, who founded his label in 2010, has also made a name for himself as an illustrator, contributing to Vogue Italia and publishing a series of illustrated books around a mouse who edits a fashion magazine. <br />
David Longshaw - ITS 2007 —
David Longshaw, who founded his label in 2010, has also made a name for himself as an illustrator, contributing to Vogue Italia and publishing a series of illustrated books around a mouse who edits a fashion magazine.
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Danish-born menswear designer Astrid Andersen's sportwear-inspired brought her all the way to the ITS finals in 2009. Today, she runs a premium casualwear brand in London. <br />
Astrid Andersen - ITS 2010 —
Danish-born menswear designer Astrid Andersen's sportwear-inspired brought her all the way to the ITS finals in 2009. Today, she runs a premium casualwear brand in London.
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The Central Saint Martins graduate designed for All Saints, Max Mara and Nike before starting his namesake label in 2010.
Haizhen Wang - ITS 2005 —
The Central Saint Martins graduate designed for All Saints, Max Mara and Nike before starting his namesake label in 2010.
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For Martina Spetlove, sustainability is a top priority. Her brand aims to produce no waste during production.
Martina Spetlova - ITS 2010 —
For Martina Spetlove, sustainability is a top priority. Her brand aims to produce no waste during production.
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Shaun Samson was born in California, but cut his teeth in London, earning a BA and MA in menswear at Central Saint Martins. He now runs his own line. <br />
Shaun Samson - ITS 2011 —
Shaun Samson was born in California, but cut his teeth in London, earning a BA and MA in menswear at Central Saint Martins. He now runs his own line.
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