Designer John Patrick has been awarded the Ecco Domani 2010 Sustainable Design Award sponsored by Ecco Domani Wines of Italy.
Patrick helped develop a direct relationship with organic farm collectives in Peru.
Early in his career, the designer traveled to the country to learn more about the production of cotton and handspun alpaca wool.
Patrick has since helped to increase the use of botanical dyes, recycled fabrics and organic wool yarns.
He has also helped to revitalize traditional techniques like whole-animal leather production and hand-weaving.
Patrick beat out 25 other semi-finalists to be crowned the winner of the award.
The Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation (EDFF) helps support the careers of aspiring fashion designers.