GOLDEN SHEARS
Golden Shears 2017 The night when young stars shine
The Golden Shears awards , chaired by Simon Cundey of Henry Poole & Co , are the ideal place to see the best in bespoke tailoring and what the younger generation are bringing into the business
To enter this year ’ s event , tailoring students and apprentices from across the country submitted work which was first judged by a panel of Savile Row insiders , who awarded marks for technical skill , design , cutting and tailoring . The top 25 eventually feature in a catwalk show at Merchant Taylors ’ Hall where more marks are awarded for aesthetic value by a VIP panel of industry aficionados .
Technical judge Antonia Ede , Founder of Tailoring House Montague Ede , is a major fan of the event . “ Not only does the Golden Shears celebrate young talent in the trade and coming up through the colleges , it also works as an amazing platform and showcase for those tailors to display and prove their worth ,” she said .
“ Although primarily a competition , I think a huge part of the taking part process is the education gleaned from the entering . Having to design , cut , make and finish a look is no mean feat and , having spoken to past entrants and witnessed the love and dedication poured into the final piece , I know that each tailor would say they learnt a great deal about themselves and their craft in the process ."
The Golden Shears and £ 3000 are awarded to the entrant with the highest total of marks in both stages of the competition . The runner-up receives Silver Shears and £ 2500 , and a ‘ Rising Star ’ wins Silver Shears and £ 2000 . The principal sponsors are the Worshipful company of Merchant Taylors , CapitB and the Savile Row Bespoke Association . R
Right : 2015 Golden Shears winner Joe Holsgrove after accepting his award from Simon Cundey , far right
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