Global Creatives Shortlisted for Esteemed Fashion Award and Incubator
AMIRI has unveiled the finalists for the 2023 AMIRI Prize. Following a review of nearly 1,000 applications from around the world, the selection panel comprising Mike Amiri and distinguished members including Colm Dillane, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, Law Roach, Lucia Liu, June Ambrose, Rocco Liu, Salehe Bembury, Samuel Ross, and Will Welch have chosen nine eminent creatives, each showcasing distinctive purpose, identity, and individualism. The shortlisted talents are:
- Abdel El Tayeb, El Tayeb Nation
- Dorian Who, Dorian Who
- Ekwerike Chukwuma, WUMAN
- Grace Ling, Grace Ling
- Keith Herron, Advisry
- Li Gong, 8ON8
- Lukhanyo Mdingi, Lukhanyo Mdingi
- Luke Zhou & Mike Huang, LUKEWARMPEOPLE
- Maxwell Osborne, anOnlyChild
The jury will further assess the work of these finalists before determining the 2023 AMIRI Prize laureate.
The AMIRI Prize is incredibly personal and important to me. Providing a platform for new talent is a core value of the brand and stems from my own dedication and unconventional path. The winner of the Prize will receive a year-long mentorship with myself and access to our infrastructure and resources, empowering them to follow their vision and scale their brand.
Mike Amiri, Founder & Creative Director Amiri
Established in 2021, The AMIRI Prize serves as both a fashion accolade and a nurturing platform, aiming to create more avenues for talents within the fashion realm and related sectors. Mike Amiri introduced the award to recognize and support diverse voices that are pivotal in sculpting the industry’s future, providing an alternative to traditionally restrictive entry pathways.
The 2023 iteration of the prize welcomed applicants from across the globe, with the finalists representing regions including Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. The chosen winner will be awarded 100,000 USD and will also benefit from a year of mentorship under AMIRI’s Founder and Creative Director, Mike Amiri, granting access to the brand’s extensive infrastructure, resources, guidance, and inspiration.