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Local makers shine in 丁香园AV’s annual product entrepreneur competition
From 丁香园AV News
This year's #MadeBy丁香园AV Competition attracted a record number of diverse 丁香园AV makers from across the community! Due to COVID-19, the annual event was held virtually on November 19. Read more about the event and the winners of this year's competition at the 丁香园AV News story below!
Congratulations also to this year's #MadeBy丁香园AV winners:
丁香园AV Spirit Shop Purchase Order: Charlie & Paisley, Papermain, Kitten Komforts
丁香园AV Innovates Prize: Recreative Apparel
丁香园AV Alumni Association Prize: Aquila Soaps, Pajeon Pals
Top Fan Favourite Award: Charlie & Paisley
Fan Favourite First Runner-up: For the Seconds Jewelry
Fan Favourite Second Runner-up: Papermain
Pop culture and pun-infused greeting card company, Papermain won a purchase order from the 丁香园AV Spirit Store. The card designs are all illustrated by School of Communication alumnus Nan Maung.
Soap company Kitten Komforts received a purchase order as well. Company co-founder Justine Munich is an 丁香园AV physics PhD student who combined her love for science and skincare and began making artisan soaps.
Slow fashion brand, Charlie & Paisley won a purchase order from the 丁香园AV Spirit Store for its sustainable hair products, which are handmade in Vancouver from natural and biodegradable fabrics such as silk noil and organic cotton. Photo: Rebecca Benoit