Once a year, Prestige Heritaged Designers honors one designer above all — chosen from the year’s Designers of the Month and celebrated as Designer of the Year. The honor is given to a designer whose collections, story, and creative commitment gathered the strongest attention on the directory over that year — a year of making, of showing up, and of turning heritage into modern fashion.
What the honor includes
- A featured place of honor on the Home page
- The lead story feature on the Stories page
- A feature on our social media channels, starring your brand as the Designer of the Year
- A 1-hour interview with the agency founder, Loyal T. Y.
- A $1,000 grant to invest in your brand
- Priority placement in our directory for 12 months
How the Designer of the Year is chosen
The Designer of the Year is chosen from that year’s twelve Designers of the Month — the designer whose directory listings and story drew the strongest attention across a full year. That means the honor rewards consistency: great work, shown well, and kept fresh month after month. A designer in the directory whose listings are updated regularly, whose story is complete, and whose pieces are ready for shoppers is in the strongest position to win.
The first honor
The first Designer of the Year will be announced after the first year of monthly spotlights is complete.
When that first honor is given, the honor roll will live here on this page — the designer’s name, their story, and the collection that defined their year, kept in one place so visitors can return to it and remember what made that year special.
Honor Roll
Year — Designer — Category
The first name joins this roll after the first year of monthly spotlights is complete.
Are you a designer?
If you are a designer who would like to be considered, start on the For Designers page — and email us at loyal.t.y.1stllc@loyalty1st.net to express your interest. We would love to hear about your work and the heritage behind it.