Estefanía Orgaz and Pedro Orgaz become the winners of the XXXI New Designers competition with the Mitra collection

The closing day of the XXXIV Camariñas Lace Exhibition of the Provincial Council of A Coruña served to reveal the winners of the XXXI New Designers competition. The first prize, awarded by the mayor of Camariñas, Sandra Insua, went to Estefanía Orgaz and Pedro Orgaz, who won over the professional jury with their collection Mithra.

The manager of the Vilan de Stolt Sea Farm plant, José Figueroa, presented the prize to Ritual of fire and shadow, by Yara González Barral, which came in second place; while the collection Paint it colors of Lucía Janeiro, Clara Rey and Antonio Soto who received the award from the head of institutional relations of Frigoríficos de Camariñas, Verónica Canosa; achieved third place. The fourth prize, awarded by the president of the Association of Businessmen and Tourism Promotion of Camariñas, Olga Campos, went to Onintze Aramburu and Sofía Puertas, with Appar. 

In this edition, a total of 4,500 euros were awarded in prizes divided as follows: a first prize of 2,100 euros, a second of 1,200 euros, a third of 700 euros, and a fourth of 500 euros. 

A total of 38 young people who are taking their first steps in the world of fashion have applied for these awards. The backgrounds of the new designers were very diverse, having trained in the best schools in the state.

The jury was composed of the following designers: Modesto Lombra, Charo Carrillo, Ana Cabranes, Claudina Mata and Francisco Basteiro. 

At the closing ceremony, the councilor of Encaixe, Encarna Liñeiro, stated that "the Mostra is an event that preserves its purest essence, but that has known how to evolve, grow and adapt to new times without losing its identity. Years ago it stopped being just a showcase for crafts, today it is a reference catwalk in the world of fashion, recognized throughout the country." 

In his speech he stressed that “this year our 'Mar de Piques' represented that collective strength, that craftsmanship made of saltpeter and talent that identifies us. Because here, among piques, designs, books, concerts and a lot of emotion… we continue to weave the future. We have spent days listening to the sound of the chopsticks, seeing smiles, exchanging words with the public, with the exhibitors, with the pickers… and we all agree: Camariñas has something unique. And for that reason, we will return next year, with new ideas, new projects and the same enthusiasm as always”.