Talia Bourne named winner of 2026 Supima Design Competition
Designer Talia Bourne secured the top prize at the Supima Design Lab held in New York City on November 5, focusing on the use of American-grown Pima cotton.
Supima awarded the top prize of its 2026 Design Competition to Talia Bourne during the second annual Supima Design Lab, held on November 5 at LAVAN Studios in New York City. The event functions as a platform for designers to demonstrate technical proficiency and creative application using American-grown Pima cotton.
The competition serves as a marketing initiative for Supima, the promotional organization representing American Pima cotton growers. By highlighting the fiber's durability and softness, the organization seeks to maintain market relevance for the high-end textile among emerging fashion industry professionals.
Following the award announcement, the organization emphasized its ongoing role in connecting raw material producers with the design community. This event marks the latest in a series of industry outreach efforts intended to strengthen the supply chain connection between raw cotton cultivation and high-fashion retail production.