DESIGN COMPETITION // FRONT ROW SOCIETY - ROSCHARCH

Monday, December 2, 2013

Editorial via Front Row Society

CREATIVE BRIEF

Submission Deadline: 15 December, 2013, 6pm CET
Voting Starts: 16 December, 2013, 6pm CET

The Rorschach test has been famously used for decades by psychologists to unlock their patients’ innermost thoughts and desires. These abstract ink blots can be interpreted in a variety of ways, depending on the conscious and unconscious thought processes of the viewer. So this month, we’re asking you to get in touch with your inner psyche and create your very own Rorschach-inspired print.

Will your subconscious reveal a watercolor landscape full of symbolism, or will your mindscape take the form of an abstract symmetrical print? Will you be drawn to the classic inky monochrome shapes of the Rorschach tests, or does your inner self thrive on color? The choice is yours!

This competition is for scarves. As always, don't forget that your print might need to be adjusted to fit the appropriate template. All templates are marked with design specifications to help you get your design just right. Please note that all FRS templates may differ slightly from final manufacturing specifications, so make sure your print is versatile and flexible enough for production.

What can you win?

Each winner receives a one-off immediate prize of 200€. plus one of their products when it arrives in stock. But that is not all - each & every time we sell 500 pieces of your design, you will receive an additional €200. This means that FRS can continue to embody the spirit of fashion democracy, rewarding our top designs again...and again...and again! We will also conduct an interview with the winner, publicizing their design across the fashion community in Berlin and worldwide.

To learn more and to submit your designs, go here.

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DESIGN COMPETITION // FRONT ROW SOCIETY . COLD TRAVELER

Monday, November 18, 2013

Editorial via Front Row Society

CREATIVE BRIEF

Submission Deadline: 30 November, 2013, 6pm CET
Voting Starts: 01 December, 2013, 6pm CET

Here in Berlin, winter is drawing in, and our thoughts are turning to even chillier places for this month's scarves challenge: Cold Traveler.

Think teams of husky dogs ploughing through fresh snow; the bright colors of prayer flags strung along a Nepalese mountain; the mysteries of life in the Arctic. The frosty geometry of a snowflake, or the night-long fire in a far northern tribal village. Use your imagination and explore the extremes of human endurance and the mysteries of the cold and lonely journeys we take.

Use our color palette as inspiration for your mixed patterns, and layers of impression. And remember - wrap up warm... Are you ready to face the cold?

This competition is for scarves. As always, don't forget that your print might need to be adjusted to fit the appropriate template. All templates are marked with design specifications to help you get your design just right. Please note that all FRS templates may differ slightly from final manufacturing specifications, so make sure your print is versatile and flexible enough for production.

What can you win?

Each winner receives a one-off immediate prize of 200€. plus one of their products when it arrives in stock. But that is not all - each & every time we sell 500 pieces of your design, you will receive an additional €200. This means that FRS can continue to embody the spirit of fashion democracy, rewarding our top designs again...and again...and again! We will also conduct an interview with the winner, publicizing their design across the fashion community in Berlin and worldwide.

Go here to learn more and to submit your designs.

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DESIGN COMPETITION // DESIGN FOR THE WHO AND PRETTY GREEN - TSHIRT

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Editorial via Talenthouse

BRIEF

Along with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, The Who complete the holy trinity of British rock. It is generally acknowledged among rock aficionados that The Who in their heyday were the most exciting live band on the planet, with their Live at Leeds album hailed as the greatest live album of all time.

After a long summer on the road for their European Tour 'Quadrophenia and More', The Who, together with Pretty Green, the U.K based fashion house, are turning to the creative community for help designing new artwork. Aspiring graphic designers are invited to submit their graphic artwork, as inspired by the vast catalogue of The Who music, for the opportunity to have it produced and featured as a t-shirt and sold on Pretty Green.

OPPORTUNITY

One designer will have their artwork interpreted for a t-shirt and sold on Pretty Green's online store. In addition, they will receive: 

• 5% royalty of all t-shirts sold*
• $2,500
• Exposure for their submission across The Who and Pretty Green's official social media channels

*After local sales tax is applied, sold at a retail value of £40.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

The highest voted designer will receive: 

• Exposure for their submission across The Who and Pretty Green's social media channels
• Exclusive Pretty Green merchandise

TIMELINE

Launched: November 13, 2013
Submit by: January 7, 2014
Share & Support: January 8, 2014 - January 14, 2014
Selection: January 28, 2014

To learn more, go here....

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DESIGN COMPETITION // FRONT ROW SOCIETY . GRAPHIC LACE

Monday, November 11, 2013

Editorial via Front Row Society

CREATIVE BRIEF

Submission Deadline: 15 November, 2013, 6pm CET
Voting Starts: 16 November, 2013, 6pm CET

After our “Cabinet of Curiosities” challenge, we weren’t quite ready to close the door on our historical artifacts, and brought a scrap of fabric back with us: lace. Obscuring yet revealing, this diaphanous material has been a staple of women’s wardrobes for centuries – so it’s time for an FRS update, wouldn’t you agree?

No, we’re not asking you to get out the needlework (although by all means do if the mood takes you!) but for this month’s leggings challenge, we want you to design your very own lace pattern! Geometric, illustrative, abstract – the style is up to you; we’ll just be looking for the most intricate and elaborate of gossamer-fine prints. Sharpen up those pencils & get designing!

This competition is for leggings. As always, don't forget that your print might need to be adjusted to fit the appropriate template. All templates are marked with design specifications to help you get your design just right. Please note that all FRS templates may differ slightly from final manufacturing specifications, so make sure your print is versatile and flexible enough for production.

What can you win?

Each winner receives a one-off immediate prize of 200€. plus one of their products when it arrives in stock. But that is not all - each & every time we sell 500 pieces of your design, you will receive an additional €200. This means that FRS can continue to embody the spirit of fashion democracy, rewarding our top designs again...and again...and again! We will also conduct an interview with the winner, publicizing their design across the fashion community in Berlin and worldwide.

Go here to learn more and to submit your designs.

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DESIGN COMPETITION - MUUSE X VOGUE TALENTS . YOUNG VISION AWARD ACCESSORIES 2014

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Editorial via Vogue.IT

For the first time, Muuse  and Vogue Talents present the MUUSE x VOGUE Talents - Young Vision Accessories Award. Together Muuse  and Vogue Talents biannually present the Young Vision Award to one promising womenswear and one fashion accessories designer with the potential to become a star. Winning designers are given the opportunity to create a special capsule collection produced and sold through MUUSE, supported with free production, PR, marketing, and sales. In addition, the winning accessories designer will be given an online feature in Vogue Talents on vogue.it.

We encourage young fashion accessories designers to enter the competition at www.muuse.com/vogueaccessories , before December 18th 2013. Designers will need to supply 3 images of 3 individual pieces from their accessories collection plus a short statement about the collection.

Fashion enthusiasts can support their favourite accessories designer by voting online at www.muuse.com/vogueaccessories from January 27th - February 17th 2014. Voters automatically enter the draw to win MUUSE prizes. From amongst the 50 semi-finalists chosen by the public, Vogue Senior Editor and Vogue Talents Editor Sara Maino will select the final winner, as well as 10 finalists who will enter a final round of voting to find the people's choice winner.

For more details on the competition please visit www.muuse.com/vogueaccessories.

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DESIGN COMPETITION - ABSOLUT AND NYLON MAGAZINE

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Maybe you’ve got an idea for a music-capable touch-sensor clothing or a plan to bring a board game to life across a major city. You can submit projects in fashion, music, tech and visual arts. Enter now and four winners could get funding worth $20,000 each and the chance to work with the appropriate media partner to complete the project.

Winners of the fashion challenge will win $20,000, work with Nylon to execute their vision, editorial mention and have the chance to get their work featured at their pop-up store.

Submissions must include:

•   Submit your project in the Fashion category. Additional categories include: visual arts, technology   and music and will be supported by other media partners.
• A JPEG, PDF, PNG, GIF or MP3 to best illustrate your artistic skill, originality and creativity
• Submit a (max) 150-word written description of the project you hope to turn into reality

The deadline to enter is November 10th, 2013, go here to apply. And to learn more about the competition, go here.

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DESIGN COMPETITION // GUSTAVO CARVALHO COLLABORATION

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Collaborate with Gustavo Carvalho supported by glacéau vitaminwater®

Editorial via Talenthouse, to learn more  and to view Gustavo Carvalho's portfolio and runway, go here. 

The Opportunity

Brazilian Fashion Designer Gustavo Carvalho is offering aspiring fashion designers from around the globe the chance to collaborate with him in producing his final garment for his upcoming collection. The overall winner will receive exposure across Gustavo's own social channels as well as being credited in all editorial content surrouding the launch of his collection. A great profile boost for any aspiring fashion designer.

The Brief

Fashion designers are asked to draw on inspiration from famous Brazilian artist Lygia Clark as well as the following points when considering their design:

• The design must to be a “one-piece” look (such as a short or long dress, a playsuit, jumpsuit, coat)
• The inspiration must come from the Lygia Clark artwork called “Bicho” (1962)
• The piece must be designed to be constructed from leather or neoprene fabric
• The design must also take color inspiration from the collection: grey, white, blue and black

The Selection

One designer, as chosen by Gustavo will receive:

• An exclusive hand made version of the final design
• The design will be part of all catalogues and fashion editorials about the collection (with credit to the winner)
• Exposure and promotion across Gustavo Carvalho's social media channels
• A skype tutorial to talk through the production of the garment with Gustavo
• 30% of royalties of the final design
• The opportunity to collaborate with Gustavo Carvalho for future projects
• $250 courtesy of glacéau vitaminwater

One highest voted designer will receive:

• Exposure and promotion across Gustavo Carvalho's social media channels
• The opportunity to collaborate with Gustavo Carvalho for future projects
• $100 courtesy of glacéau vitaminwater

Next Steps

Upload your design to your Talenthouse portfolio and submit here by December 2, 2013.

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DESIGN COMPETITION // DESIGN A BAG

Monday, October 28, 2013

ABOUT DESIGN-A-BAG

Design-A-Bag Competition, organised by Fashion Access trade fair, is open to designers and design students all over the world. It uniquely takes place via an online platform, allowing participants to submit their design illustrations from anywhere, at any time.

The event brings together a global design community, cultivates innovation, and keeps Fashion Access plugged in with talents from various...cultures and backgrounds.

Winners will be selected by professional judges from the fashion industry and to win a trip to the Awards Presentation Ceremony at Fashion Access March 2014 in Hong Kong. Cash Prizes from USD500 to USD1500 are to be awarded to winners in various categories.

Go here for submission procedures and last day to submit your designs is January 9, 2014. To learn more about Design-A-Bag, go here. 

Submit your artwork to: submit@designaccess-fa.com 

For inquiries: qna@designaccess-fa.com

Below are some of the  2013 winning designs and to view the other winners, go here:

    URBAN SUPER FASHION   

Student Group Winner
"Neo Bauhaus" by László Beáta Orsolya, Hungary School: Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest

    NIGHTLIFE SUPER FASHION   

Student Group Winner

"The Dared" by Elodie Andrée Lucile Louzaouen, France School: École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs

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DESIGN COMPETITION // FASHION SCOUT LONDON & PARIS

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Fashion Scout officially opened its applications for London & Paris  on Tuesday, October 22nd.

Designers can now apply for Fashion Scout's coveted Merit Award, newly revamped Ones to Watch initiative, catwalk shows, presentations, London Exhibition and Paris Showroom.

Designers are selected by a panel of industry experts.  The panel features leading buyers, media and business advisors.  their decision is based in the creative vision of the brand and collections, and the quality of work and business potential/success. 

The Merit Award is internationally recognized as a prestigious launch pad for the next generation of innovative design talent.  The new talent iniative is worth £25,000 over three seasons and has been created to support and develop new designer business on a global level.

The Ones to Watch is a collaborative showcase and is instrumental in raising the profile of emerging design talent globally.  The Ones To Watch provides a catwalk showcase for three of the brightest and emerging designers. 

Final submission for application is November 18th, 2013.

For further information please visit www.fashion-scout.co.uk 
To request an application form please contact show@fsi-events.com

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DESIGN COMPETITION // FRONT ROW SOCIETY . CABINET OF CURIOSITIES

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Editorial via Front Row Society

CREATIVE BRIEF

Submission Deadline: 31 October, 2013, 6pm CET
Voting Starts: 01 November, 2013, 6pm CET

Get ready to explore the dark vaults of your imagination – for this month’s design challenge, we want you to delve into your own personal “Cabinet of Curiosities”. Rare insect carcasses, ancient dolls, historical relics, old medicinal potions, ominous fluids in jars; for this scarf competition, the whole of the natural world is open to you. We’re looking for a macabre mix of science and spectacle, so it’s time to get collecting. What twisted treasures will you discover?

This competition is for scarves. As always, don't forget that your print might need to be adjusted to fit the appropriate template. All templates are marked with design specifications to help you get your design just right. Please note that all FRS templates may differ slightly from final manufacturing specifications, so make sure your print is versatile and flexible enough for production.

What can you win?

Each winner receives a one-off immediate prize of 200€. plus one of their products when it arrives in stock. But that is not all - each & every time we sell 500 pieces of your design, you will receive an additional €200. This means that FRS can continue to embody the spirit of fashion democracy, rewarding our top designs again...and again...and again! We will also conduct an interview with the winner, publicizing their design across the fashion community in Berlin and worldwide.

Go here to learn more and to submit your designs.

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DESIGN COMPETITION // BETA FASHION - FUTURE BIO

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Here is the latest design competition via Beta Fashion:

FUTUREBIO

Showing botanics and biology in a new light, the Futurebio Project is about pushing boundaries and innovation in colour and transparencies, inspired by the digital flora of Macato Muryama, bio animations of Dres Berry and the vivid techincal dissections of Portia Munsoneti. 

For this project we're looking for a range of repeat and placement print designs for use on our High Summer collection of dresses and separates. 6 winners will be chosen, each receiving £500 and seeing their work produced and sold in some of the world's largest fashion retailers.

Final submission date is 11/4/2013, go here to submit your designs.

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DESIGN COMPETITION // BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL - FASHION FORWARD 2014

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Image - 2013 Fashion Forward winner, David Koma at Lond Fashion Week SS14

Fashion Forward is a British Fashion Council scheme designed to provide support to UK based designers who have already established a profile at London Fashion Week through the NEWGEN  or NEWGEN MEN  programme, or who are at an equivalent stage in their business. The primary aim is to enable designers to show their collections at London Fashion Week and develop their businesses through access to a range of advisors. Fashion Forward applicants are selected by a panel of key industry representatives including Caroline Rush, CEO, BFC; Anna Orsini, BFC; Caroline Issa, Executive Fashion Director & Publisher, Tank; David Watts, Business Support Manager, BFC; Katie Bain, Show Manager, BFC; Melanie Smallwood, Head of eBay Fashion Brands; Oscar Pinto-Hervia, Founder and Creative Director, Hervia; Paula Reed, Fashion Director, Harvey Nichols and Sarah Mower MBE, BFC Ambassador of Emerging Talent, Contributing Editor to US Vogue and American Vogue.com. 

Previous Fashion Forward winners include Christopher Kane, Erdem, Giles Deacon, Jonathan Saunders,Louise Goldin, Marios Schwab, Richard Nicoll, Roksanda Illincic and Todd Lynn.

The BFC Fashion Forward scheme is sponsored by eBay Fashion and supported by Mayor of London.

For more information please contact: 
Emma Campbell
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7759 1964

emma@britishfashioncouncil.com

To learn more about the criterias, go here.  Designers interested in applying should fill in an online form application.

Applications close on Friday 1st November.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Fashion Forward applicants will then need to return their application forms as well as the following by Friday 1st November:

Full business plan including:

• Short-term and long-term business goals and objectives.
• Current organisational structure (employees and roles).
• Consultants, outside advisors and professional organisation that you are currently working with.
• Your current brand positioning in the market.
• Three year plan for the business.
• Last set of audited accounts and projection for current financial year.
• A list of your current UK and international stockists.
• A diversity monitoring form.

Brand presentation

• A portfolio containing imagery and look books from your recent  spring/summer 2014 collection and past 4 seasons collections s which may include sketches, photos, editorial images, advertisements and/or videos

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