Meet the Judges
Selected from around the globe for their subject expertise, each year our judges look for standout applications demonstrating skills in creativity, sustainability, and marketability. This year’s judges are a who’s who of experts from various organisations that intersect with Redress’ mission for empowering sustainable practices in fashion. They are responsible for selecting the finalists and overall winners of the competition.
“This is my third year of participation as a judge, and by far the most rewarding. Despite the difficulties brought on by the pandemic, sustainability remains in the forefront of so many quality applicants. The breadth, resourcefulness, and ingenuity continues to inspire and keeps focus on the importance of balancing style and environmental impact.”
DESIREE AU | Founding Publisher of Vogue Hong Kong
Desiree Au brings deep knowledge of consumer appeal and marketability to the table.
“It’s an honour to be part of the Redress Design Award 2022, and I am impressed with the level of innovation, creativity, and use of sustainability thinking from all the designers. Redress consistently brings together young talents across the world to challenge our norm and sustainable design thinking. I look forward to enabling VF to collaborate and learn from these innovative designers.”
SEAN CADY | Vice President, Global Sustainability and Responsibility, VF Corporation
Sean Cady will be keeping his eyes out for designs with effective environmental sustainability strategies.
SIMON AU | Managing Editor of Vogue and Vogue Man Hong Kong
Simon Au carries experience working with first-tier brands and is excited to explore the potential of emerging fashion designers.
PUNEET KHOSLA | Vice President & Managing Director, Timberland APAC, VF Corporation
Representing VF Corporation and Timberland, Puneet Khosla will be looking for the most promising talent for the coveted Timberland design collaboration opportunity, awarded to the first prize winner.
ORSOLA DE CASTRO | Author and Co-founder, Fashion Revolution
Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in sustainable fashion, Orsola de Castro carries experience in upcycling and transparency advocacy, and will be offering a tailored mentorship to the runner-up.
EDWIN KEH | Chief Executive Officer, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA)
As the CEO of the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA), Edwin Keh is an authority in textile innovation as well as supply chain operations.
CHRISTOPHE DEGOIX | Chief Operating Officer, TAL Apparel Ltd.
Christophe Degoix will be looking for designs that account for sustainable manufacturing, an expertise he has built up as chief operating officer of TAL Apparel Ltd, which makes one out of every six shirts sold in the US.
ANGUS TSUI | Creative Director, ANGUS TSUI and Alumnus, Redress Design Award
Angus Tsui illustrates the positive impact of participating in the Redress Design Award: as the winner of the 2012 People’s Choice Award, he has gone on to develop his namesake sustainable fashion brand, supported by our community of experts along the way.
