Talent Management would like to congratulate London College of Fashion (BFC) graduate Stine Riis as this week she was announced winner of H&M’s Design Award 2012.

The 28 year old was revealed as the global winner at a special catwalk show at Stockholm’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, where Stine presented her winning collection.

“I am still overwhelmed. Showing at Stockholm’s Mercedes-Benz fashion week has been such a great experience. I can’t believe so many people came to see my collection! This award gives me the confidence and financial back-up I need to pursue my dream of building my own brand. I couldn’t have imagined a better start to my career as a designer,” said Riis.

“Stine Riis impressed us all with the maturity and modernity of her work. Her collection was so complete, and so well finished. It was such a sophisticated show, and such an exciting occasion. I am proud that Stine is the first winner of the H&M Design Award,” added Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M Head of Design.

Talent Management picked Riis as the favourite before the winner was even announced, loving her polished, strictly tailored collection in contrasting textures. The fashionistas here at the modelling agency particularly liked her use of bold, but not overly powerful, colours coupled with lean yet fluid silhouettes seen throughout.