Ute Ploier

The Austrian newspaper, Die Presse, is once again searching for the Austrian of the Year in the categories Creative Industries, Research, Humanitarian Commitment, Culture Management and Economy.

 

This year fashion designer Ute Ploier is nominated in the category Creative Industries next to Bongfish, Marius Jan Demner, Eva Fischer and Walking Chair.

 

Ute Ploier works internationally very succesful and presents her collections regularly during Paris Fashion Week. 2002 Ute Ploier received the Fashion Award of the City of Vienna. After that she was the first Austrian to win the Prix Hommes at the Festival International de Mode et de Photographie in Hyères. In 2005 Ute Ploier received the Unit F Award for International PR. Ute Ploier was also member of the Unit F award jury. 

 

Until 9 October 2010 you still have the chance to place your vote online.

 

The winners will be announced as part of the AUSTRIA’10-gala on 26 October.