The British Glove Association, in collaboration with the Worshipful Company of Glovers, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2003 Glove Design Competition. They are as follows:
Category 1: Design a men's or ladies leather glove, which could be given as a Christmas Gift.
1st Prize: David O'Donnell, Croydon College
Runner-up: Lisa Ann Hibbert, Croydon College
Category 2: Design a technical glove for a specific sport (examples: sailing; skiing; cycling; mountaineering, etc).
1st Prize: Lauren Price, The Sheffield College.
Runner-up: Glenis Morrison, Croydon College
Category 3: Design a fabric glove with matching hat and scarf as a set for men's, ladies or children's wear.
1st Prize: Zaffeer Shabir, The Sheffield College
Runner-up: Louise Bolan, The Sheffield College
The Silver Salver, which is awarded to the college judged to have contributed the best series of designs and held for one year, has been awarded to The Sheffield College.
Images of the winning designs are featured on this website in the press office area.
The competition has now been running since 1975. Its purpose is to encourage students to create practical yet original glove designs. The judges look for designs that show a commercial aspect in respect of the ease of manufacture and sell-ability.
The Worshipful Company of Glovers is one of the ancient livery companies that once controlled and regulated their craft in the City of London. Nowadays, whilst continuing to retain strong links with their original trades, they are active in maintaining the traditions of the City and support education and charities in the wider community.