The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers has revealed the winners of the 2025 Cordwainers Footwear Awards, which recognise emerging talent in UK footwear design.
The main prize was awarded jointly to Dexter Liang from De Montfort University and Meriem El Ouarrad from the London College of Fashion, who each received £3,000 for their sneaker designs.
Additional awards included the Sustainable Development Award, presented to Geun Ko of Central Saint Martins for a modular basketball shoe concept, and the Sneaker/Athleisure Award, won by China Blackstock-Brown from the University of Northampton. Each received £1,500.
A new Stuart Weitzman Award for Best MA Entry went to Akina Tsutsumi from the Royal College of Art, also earning £1,500.
The inaugural Craft of Shoemaking Award, sponsored by Carréducker, was presented to Caleb Smyth for his handsewn ‘Misfits’ boots. Smyth’s prize includes specialist training in bespoke shoemaking. Runners-up were Elizabeth Dugmore and Zachariah Webb.
The Sue Saunders Award for Excellence was given to designer Jimmy Choo in recognition of his contribution to the footwear industry.
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