MEGA recognizes innovators who continue to push the limits of fashion forward, elevating the avant-garde into wearable art
The avant-garde movement in fashion is all about pushing boundaries, breaking conventions, and challenging what’s possible in design. At the MEGA Fashion Awards 2024, the Best of the Year Avant-Garde Designer nominees are celebrated for their audacious creativity and daring spirit. These visionaries set new ones, reinventing fashion for the future.
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Jaggy Glarino
Jaggy Glarino‘s designs straddle the thin line between fashion and art, with each collection featuring ambitious silhouettes and eye-catching arrangements. His avant-garde approach focuses on the structure, setting fabric and form to their most abstract boundaries.
MEGA recognized Jaggy’s capacity to reclaim fashion as an opportunity for thought, establishing him as a prominent character in the avant-garde movement. His work challenges assumptions by introducing a radical language that speaks to the future of design.
Carl Jan Cruz
Carl Jan Cruz brings an experimental edge to his designs, crafting pieces that play with texture and silhouette in the avant-garde space. His work speaks to individuals who seek identity in their wardrobe, often crafting deconstructed pieces. Every collection has a sense of authenticity wedded with striking innovation.
MEGA acknowledges Carl Jan Cruz for his innovative spirit and for designing pieces that resonate with people who embrace their uniqueness.
Puey Quiñones
Puey Quiñones’ larger-than-life pieces turn heads and start conversations. His avant-garde designs are often theatrical, pushing the envelope of what is wearable yet beautiful. With a focus on volume, texture, and statement-making elements, Puey’s work has long stood out in the fashion landscape.
MEGA highlights Puey Quiñones’ ability to turn fashion into performance art, creating collections that offer a spectacle of innovation. His approach ensures that each piece is not just worn, but experienced.