Kevin Kramp takes home award at Italy's International Talent Support competition [UPDATED]

This past weekend, men's knitwear designer and Minnesota native Kevin Kramp participated in the ITS (International Talent Support) competition in Italy. Our hometown boy did well, taking home ITS’ first €3,000 MODATECA award, endowed by Deanna Ferretti, whose factory has created knits for Kenzo, Yves Saint Laurent, and Maison Martin Margiela. (via www.bb-fashions.com) Irenebrination recapped the show, saying that "Kevin Kramp turned knitwear into a way to present a collection of characters he encountered in his life, rather than just a fashion collection." Among judges for the competetion were Viktor & Rolf, Hilary Alexander, Antonio Berardi, Renzo Rosso and Mandi Lennard. Vogue UK also reported the news, as did The Daily Telegraph, which calls Kevin "one to watch."

[Photo via The Daily Telegraph]

[Kramp, right, with model. Photo via D la Repubblica]

[Kramp's collection at ITS. Image via Irenebrination]

UPDATED: You can now view video of Kevin Kramp's runway presentation at mark 0:54-1:58:

ITS10FashionShow2 from ITS International Talent Support on Vimeo.

More links to coverage:
KEVIN KRAMP ITS#10 RUNWAY PHOTO GALLERY with downloadable hi-res images for press use
ELLE ITALY features Kevin Kramp as MODATECA AWARD winner
STYLE.COM STYLE FILE features Kevin Kramp as MODATECA AWARD winner
F.TAPE. features Kevin Kramp as Modateca winner
Hilary Alexander of London's DAILY TELEGRAPH chooses Kevin Kramp as one of the ITS#10 finalists as the One's To Watch
Italy's D.REPUBBLICA Magazine features Kevin Kramp on the runway after winning the MODATECA AWARD
VOGUE ITALIA covers first impressions of Kevin Kramp and other finalists during jury presentations