The Green Carpet Awards Italia celebrates designers committed to high-fashion sustainability .
This year’s #GCFItalia brought together Italy’s greatest designers from emerging talents to luxury powerhouses all gathering for a common good. It is the first of fashion awards to honour Made in Italy – one of the most important supply chains to the industry in the world.
The program was designed and implemented by Camera Nazionale della Moda (CNMI), in collaboration with Eco-Age, and with the support of the Ministry of Economic Development (MISE), the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and the patronage of the Municipality of Milan. This year has truly seen an eco-conscious shift in the world of high-fashion and its upcoming talent.
With environmentalism and fashion going more hand-in-hand than ever, recent findings on apparel production have shown an increasingly positive effect on the planet as the industry contributes to some of the highest carbon footprints of any industry, including high usage of water.
The Green Carpet awards took place in Milan during SS18 fashion week and showcased innovative design and ethical production. Designers on display included Stella McCartney, Gucci, Miu Miu, Fendi and Prada to name a few. Crafted from organic silk to archival pieces, each look was produced using sustainable - low impact textiles. The night drew celebrities such as Naomi Campbell, Zoe Saldana and Carolina Karnakova.
Gisele Bundchen was seen in a gorgeous sleek and fitted emerald green frock crafted from sustainable viscose. Arizona Muse wore archived minimalistic look by Stella McCartney. Dakota Johnson wore a Gucci gown made of biological organic silk. Matilde Astelli was in Miu Miu and Kasia Smutniak in Fendi. But the true stars of the night were those honored for their commitment to sustainable apparel production.
Awards were given according to categories such as: the Eco Laureate won by Gisele Bündchen; the CNMI Green Carpet Challenge Competition won by Giorgio Armani, Miuccia Prada, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Alessandro Michele; and the GCC Green Carpet Challenge won by Tiziano Guardini.
Explore the event that is helping to change the industry for the better with sustainability in high fashion. We’re looking forward to next year’s Green Carpet event.
Full list of winners:
The Community and Social Justice Award:
Brunello Cucinelli, presented by Colin Firth
The Art of Craftsmanship Award:
The seamstresses of Maison Valentino, presented by Annie Lennox
The Best International Designer supporting Made In Italy Award:
Tom Ford, presented by Anna Wintour
The Technology and Innovation Award:
Orange Fiber and Newlife, presented by Mira Duma and Derek Blasberg
The Supply Chain Innovation Award:
Gucci, presented by Arizona Muse
The Eco Stewardship Award:
Zegna, presented by Alessandro Roja
The Franca Sozzani GCC Award for Best Emerging Designer:
Tiziano Guardini, presented by Naomi Campbell and Sara Sozzani Maino
The Sustainable Producer Award:
Taroni, presented by Amber Valletta
The Artisanal Laureate Award:
Chiara Vigo, presented by Vittoria Puccini
The Social Laureate Award:
Illaria Venturini Fendi, presented by Stefania Rocca and Bianca Balti
The Vogue Eco Laureate Award:
Gisele Bündchen, presented by Emanuele Farneti
The CNMI Recognition of Sustainability Award:
Giorgio Armani, Miuccia Prada, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Alessandro Michele, presented by Colin Firth
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