A highlight event of COUTURE 2017, Couture Design Awards unveiled its winners on 4 June 2017. COUTURE’s director, Gannon Brousseau said: “Tonight is when we celebrate the incredible artists who labour an entire year to create these works of art, and showcase their hearts and souls within their salons.” The Cindy Edelstein Award, newly added since 2016 to honour industry leaders who are committed to the industry and inspire others, went to Stephen Webster. Below is the list of award winners.
Editor's Choice:
Winner: Giovanni Ferraris
1st Runner Up: Fernando Jorge
2nd Runner Up: Gebruder Schaffrath
Best in Bridal:
Winner: Jade Trau
1st Runner Up: Mark Patterson
2nd Runner Up: Eva Fehren
Best in Coloured Gemstones Above US$20,000:
Winner: John Hardy
1st Runner Up: Bayco
2nd Runner Up: Sutra
Best in Coloured Gemstones Below US$20,000
Winner: Amali
1st Runner Up: Andrea Fohrman
2nd Runner Up: Carol Kauffman
Best in Diamonds Above US$20,000:
Winner: Fernando Jorge
1st Runner Up: Anita Ko
2nd Runner Up: Mariani
Best in Diamonds Below US$20,000:
Winner: Garavelli
1st Runner Up: Roule & Co
2nd Runner Up: Qayten
Best in Gold:
Winner: Cadar
1st Runner Up: Luisa Rosas
2nd Runner Up: Elena Votsi
Best in Haute Couture:
Winner: Pasquale Bruni
1st Runner Up: Kavant & Sharart
2nd Runner Up: Picchiotti
Best in Innovative:
Winner: Nadine Ghosn
1st Runner Up: Marie Mas
2nd Runner Up: Serafino Consoli
Best in Men’s Jewellery:
Winner: Furrer Jacot
1st Runner Up: Jan Leslie
2nd Runner Up: Pat Flynn
Best in Pearls:
Winner: Yvel
1st Runner Up: Mizuki
2nd Runner Up: Todd Reed
Best in Platinum:
Winner: Heinrich & Denzel
1st Runner Up: Misui
2nd Runner Up: Alishan
Best in Silver:
Winner: Atelier Zobel
1st Runner Up: Emanuela Duca
2nd Runner Up: Aida Bergsen
Best in Debuting at Couture:
Winner: Leyla Abdollahi London
1st Runner Up: Nadine Ghosn
2nd Runner Up: Julien Riad Sharon
People’s Choice:
Winner: Mariani
1st Runner Up: Jorg Heinz
2nd Runner Up: King Baby
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