Fashion Awards Fodder for the Forgotten: 1 Granary Takes Center Stage
As the fashion world continues to tout its biggest stars, a new platform is emerging to shine a light on those who keep the industry's wheels turning. 1 Granary, an advocacy group founded by Ukrainian-born Olya Kuryshchuk in 2012, has set out to give credit where it's due – to the teams behind the scenes that often go unrecognized.
The brainchild of Central Saint Martins fashion communication image course leader Dal Chodha, Kuryshchuk is on a mission to re-establish the importance of those who aren't household names in the industry. With 1 Granary's influence growing exponentially, its impact is being felt far beyond its modest beginnings as a student magazine.
Kuryshchuk's vision for the platform was born from her own experience as a design student, where she witnessed many graduates struggle to find their footing in the cutthroat world of fashion. Her goal with 1 Granary has always been solution-oriented – tackling problems like exploitative working conditions and cultural appropriation head-on.
From recruitment for top brands to student projects at 50 universities worldwide, Kuryshchuk and her team work tirelessly to amplify the voices of those often overlooked in the industry. Their commitment to shedding light on structural issues has earned them a reputation as a fearless advocate for change.
One Granary's Design awards have already begun to make waves, with winners chosen by peers from the fashion world itself – including heads of top brands like Calvin Klein and Dries Van Noten. The platform's 20 categories recognize achievements in everything from womenswear collection to junior design, giving credit where it truly belongs.
As Kuryshchuk aptly puts it, "We never shame anyone... We're not about gossip, we're not about stirring the pot to get likes." Instead, her team focuses on sparking conversations and pushing for positive change. And with a growing following of 314,000 on Instagram, their message is resonating louder than ever.
The fashion world would do well to take notice – for those behind the scenes are the true unsung heroes, working tirelessly to create something new every day. As Kuryshchuk so eloquently puts it, "We all entered fashion education with a very romantic idea of the industry... And we started discovering that the majority of graduates will never work in design."
It's time for 1 Granary – and the entire fashion industry – to recognize the value of those who keep the creative engine running. With its unwavering commitment to advocacy, this platform is poised to shake up the status quo and push the fashion world towards a brighter, more inclusive future.
As the fashion world continues to tout its biggest stars, a new platform is emerging to shine a light on those who keep the industry's wheels turning. 1 Granary, an advocacy group founded by Ukrainian-born Olya Kuryshchuk in 2012, has set out to give credit where it's due – to the teams behind the scenes that often go unrecognized.
The brainchild of Central Saint Martins fashion communication image course leader Dal Chodha, Kuryshchuk is on a mission to re-establish the importance of those who aren't household names in the industry. With 1 Granary's influence growing exponentially, its impact is being felt far beyond its modest beginnings as a student magazine.
Kuryshchuk's vision for the platform was born from her own experience as a design student, where she witnessed many graduates struggle to find their footing in the cutthroat world of fashion. Her goal with 1 Granary has always been solution-oriented – tackling problems like exploitative working conditions and cultural appropriation head-on.
From recruitment for top brands to student projects at 50 universities worldwide, Kuryshchuk and her team work tirelessly to amplify the voices of those often overlooked in the industry. Their commitment to shedding light on structural issues has earned them a reputation as a fearless advocate for change.
One Granary's Design awards have already begun to make waves, with winners chosen by peers from the fashion world itself – including heads of top brands like Calvin Klein and Dries Van Noten. The platform's 20 categories recognize achievements in everything from womenswear collection to junior design, giving credit where it truly belongs.
As Kuryshchuk aptly puts it, "We never shame anyone... We're not about gossip, we're not about stirring the pot to get likes." Instead, her team focuses on sparking conversations and pushing for positive change. And with a growing following of 314,000 on Instagram, their message is resonating louder than ever.
The fashion world would do well to take notice – for those behind the scenes are the true unsung heroes, working tirelessly to create something new every day. As Kuryshchuk so eloquently puts it, "We all entered fashion education with a very romantic idea of the industry... And we started discovering that the majority of graduates will never work in design."
It's time for 1 Granary – and the entire fashion industry – to recognize the value of those who keep the creative engine running. With its unwavering commitment to advocacy, this platform is poised to shake up the status quo and push the fashion world towards a brighter, more inclusive future.
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. The fact that winners of 1 Granary's Design awards are chosen by peers themselves is genius, it shows that the industry values talent and dedication over fame and fortune. We need more advocates like Kuryshchuk pushing for change and celebrating the unsung heroes of the fashion world 
. Can't wait to see what the future holds for 1 Granary! 
! It's about time we gave credit where it's due and shone a light on those who keep the industry running smoothly. As someone who's all about self-care and prioritizing our own well-being, I can totally relate to the importance of acknowledging the hard work behind the scenes 
. It's so refreshing to see Olya Kuryshchuk and her team working tirelessly to create positive change in the industry – we need more advocates like them! 
it's about time we start giving some love to all the behind-the-scenes folks in the fashion industry! 1 Granary is doing an amazing job of shedding light on those who deserve our recognition, from designers to recruiters and everyone in between 
. Olya Kuryshchuk's vision is truly inspiring - she's not about stirring up drama, but about sparking conversations that lead to positive change 
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. It's a great way to give credit where it's due and highlight achievements across different categories 
I'm loving how 1 Granary is giving props to the real MVPs of the fashion industry 
It's about time we shine a light on the people who are actually working hard to make fashion magic happen 
. Olya Kuryshchuk is a total boss for creating this platform and tackling tough issues like exploitation and cultural appropriation 
. They're giving credit where it's due, but what about all the other factors that keep the industry going? Like, have you seen the amount of money that brands are making off those designs? It's a total numbers game, if you ask me. And I'm not saying they don't deserve recognition, but we gotta look at the bigger picture here. They're trying to shake up the status quo, but what if it's just another way for them to get more attention? 
The 1 Granary movement is definitely long overdue in shedding light on the often-overlooked individuals behind the scenes of the fashion industry 
. The platform's commitment to tackling issues like exploitative working conditions and cultural appropriation is also noteworthy 
. It's time for the fashion world to acknowledge the value of these unsung heroes and provide them with the recognition they deserve 
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Those behind the scenes are often the unsung heroes that drive innovation & creativity in any industry! 
just did some quick research on 1 Granary's impact and it's MIND-BLOWING! 
. And get this - their Design awards have already won 95% of the time in the last 3 years 
! But what really gets me is their followers on Instagram - 314,000 people are talking about the importance of recognizing those behind the scenes 
1 Granary's doing some serious math here... 
Let's take a look at their stats:
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. It's refreshing to see someone like Kuryshchuk using her platform to amplify the voices of those often overlooked. And I love how she's not about stirring up drama or trying to get likes 
, just having real conversations and pushing for positive change 
. With 1 Granary on the rise, I'm excited to see how this platform will continue to shape the conversation and push for a more inclusive future 
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