27 March 2026
The winners of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) 2026 were announced during the BOAA cocktail party on the second day of the three-day event.
There were a total of 10 winners with 2 Fashion Access exhibits and 6 APLF Leather, and 2 Materials+ exhibits. Read on to find out about the well-deserved award winners in design excellence for finished products.
Click here to find out the Best of APLF award winners for raw materials winner list.
Company: Hiseoul Showroom – Elnore
Country: Korea
Judges’ Decision: Elnore is an independent fashion and culture creation platform whose vision is to create a strongly connected culture style. It stands for interesting construction details, high quality standards and an exclusive touch based on creativity. The brand represents accessible luxury..
Company: Hiseoul Showroom – Somar
Country: Korea
Judges’ Decision: Their bag collection is inspired by the Moon Jar, a traditional Korean pottery, with its pure and simple silhouettes, expressing the beauty of curves. Its signature line represents a curve with wet molding techniques using a 3D printer. With their understanding of vegetable-tanned leather and their artistry, they create their handmade pieces that break existing forms.
