ANDAM Founder・Managing Director

A graduate of the Institut Supérieur des Carrières Artistiques (ICART Paris) in 1983, Nathalie Dufour also studied at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales and at the École du Louvre, Contemporary Art section, in 1985. She began her career in 1988 as Head of the Fashion Department within the Visual Arts Delegation of the Ministry of Culture and Communication.  In 1989, with the support of Jack Lang, then Minister of Culture, and Pierre Bergé, President of DEFI, she founded the Association Nationale des Arts de la Mode.Nathalie Dufour sits on the Board of Directors of the Hyères Festival and UFAC, and has been a Knight of the Legion of Honour since 2016 and of Arts and Letters since 2018.

URL: https://andam.fr/
Instagram: @andamfashionawards

Brand Adviser, Tokyo Fashion Award judge

Founder and Creative Director of WOOSTER CONSULTING.
He has worked as a fashion director for Calvin Klein, Barney’s New York, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman. and currently serves as an advisor to a variety of brands.

URL: https://www.nickwooster.com/
Instagram: @nickwooster

Store Owner, Buyer

Andreas Murkudis is considered one of Germany’s most renowned and experienced retailers in the design and fashion sector. The owner of three stores of the same name in Berlin offers in his assortment unique objects, which transcend short-lived trend cycles and are of utmost quality. In the spacious architecture of his stores, Andreass how cases designer fashion, objects, cosmetics, interior design and home accessories. 2022 marked the 20th Anniversary of the MURKUDIS universe. In the past two decades, Murkudis has established himself as an indispensable driving force of Berlin’s creative scene.

URL: https://www.andreasmurkudis.com/
Instagram: @andreasmurkudis

10 Corso Como Concept Store Head of Buying

an Italian fashion curator and buying director based in Milan. As Head of Buying at 10 Corso Como, he leads the evolution of one of fashion’s most iconic concept destinations, shaping a selection where fashion intersects with art, design, and contemporary culture.
Previously, he held senior roles including Creative Director and Head of Buying at MACONDO and Fashion Director at MODES, refining a distinctive approach that blends cultural research, market intelligence, and aesthetic precision. His work is defined by a sharp instinct for emerging talent and a forward-looking vision that connects Italian heritage with the global fashion landscape.

URL: https://10corsocomo.com/
Instagram: @manumarelli

Associate Merchandising Director at I.T Apparels Limited

Oversee merchandising for I.T’s franchise stores across Hong Kong and Mainland China, as Merchandising Director at I.T, I oversee a dynamic portfolio of over 80 premium global fashion and lifestyle brands, driving merchandising strategies for franchise stores across Hong Kong and Mainland China. My role involves curating brand selections, fostering strategic collaborations, and executing high-profile activations to elevate brand presence and consumer engagement in the region. I manage a diverse roster of cutting-edge and established brands.

URL: https://hk.iteshop.com/
Instagram: @ithk

A Magazine curated by Chief Editor

Chinese/Scottish-Canadian editor, writer, and actor. He is the editor-in-chief of A Magazine curated by, a cult cultural publication that collaborates with a new fashion designer for each issue. Blake began working simultaneously in fashion and soon after moving to London became the founding managing editor of the groundbreaking fashion industry magazine System. Alongside his publishing career, Blake has appeared on Netflix as Thomas in the drama Meteor Garden, one of the most beloved international TV franchises. Beyond these ventures, he consults and writes on cultural fluency and strategy for various creative projects in fashion, culture, and entertainment, focusing on the Pacific Shift and Greater China through his creative studio, Tong. 

URL: https://schonmagazine.com/
Instagram: @schonmagazine /（王立民）

Freelance Writer

Alex Catarinella is a New York City-based travel, culture, and lifestyle writer. Bylines: New York Magazine, Vogue, Forbes, i-D, Nylon, Elle, Hypebae, Coveteur, Dazed & Confused, L’Officiel, Paper, Vice, InsideHook, Observer, A Hotel Life, Hotels Above Par, Wonderland, etc. This season, Alex will publish the articles in Forbes and HYPEBAE.

URL: https://www.alex-catarinella.com/
Instagram: @acatinheat

Photographer for Schön! Magazineön! Magazine

Maria Biardzka is an editorial and backstage photographer based in Zurich, working across Europe. Since 2021, she has been an accredited photographer at the Cannes Film Festival and is a regular at major fashion weeks, including Paris, Milan, London, and Copenhagen. Her portfolio also includes work at the Venice Film Festival and other leading cultural events. This season, she will be responsible for photography and writing articles for the Berlin-based magazine Schön! Magazine.

URL: https://schonmagazine.com/
Instagram: @schonmagazine

Photographer

Jimin Jeon is a photographer based in Seoul, South Korea. Jimin travels around the countries to capture the moments during fashion weeks such as Milan, Paris Fashion Week, Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo and more. He’s focusing on visual storytelling, personal style, urban culture, and global fashion trends for clients including HYPEBEAST, Haper’s Bazaar, GQ, Tatler, Lifestyle Asia, SSENSE, Mytheresa.

Instagram: @jiminphoto