DESIGN CONTEST // ECOCHIC DESIGN AWARD . CUTTING WASTE OUT OF FASHION

The EcoChic Design Award is a sustainable fashion design competition challenging emerging fashion designers to create mainstream clothing with minimal textile waste. The 2013 cycle is open to designers in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, UK, France, Belgium and Germany. Following months of inspired design and rigorous judging, eight finalists will compete for career-changing prizes...

To learn about the EcoChic Design Award contest go here and to apply go here. Last day to submit your application is August 15, 2013.

The 1st prize is The EcoChic Design Award 2013 in partnership with Esprit and this winner will design a recycled textile collection for Esprit.

The 2nd prize is The EcoChic Design Award 2013 in partnership with John Hardy and this winner will go on an educational trip to John Hardy’s sustainable production facilities in Bali, Indonesia.

Special Prize is The EcoChic Design Award 2013 in partnership with Sandy Lam and this winner will design a sustainable outfit for artist Sandy Lam for the cover of an international fashion magazine.

Plus, all eight finalists will win educational and career-enhancing prizes.

More information about all of the career-changing prizes can be found here: www.ecochicdesignaward.com/the- prize.