China Institute is Sponsoring a - FASHION - Contest! Yes, You Read That Correctly

Any Project Runway fans out there?  Well, this isn't Project Runway (which I love and have watched since its inception, now on Lifetime Television that I am able to stream from an internet provider), but for those qualified it offers a chance to get your designs shown in a legitimate fashion show and get a lot of exposure in the fashion center of the United States - New York, NY along with a cash prize of $10,000.00!

2018 Fashion Design Competition October 6, 2017: Online registration deadline  October 31, 2017: Design submission deadline

MISSION / PURPOSE The China Institute Fashion Design Competition supports emerging designers and promotes creativity inspired by China's culture and aesthetics in contemporary, global design.   ELIGIBILITY   The Competition is open to:  * students currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in fashion design   * 2016 and 2017 graduates of a bachelor's or master's degree program in fashion design   All applicants, if selected as finalists, must provide their own lodging and transportation to New York City for the Fashion Competition. They must also produce, at their own expense, their capsule collection of three outfits for the runway show at this Fashion Competition held at China Institute, 40 Rector Street, New York NY 10006.   AWARD All finalists will have their work assessed by a prestigious panel of judges and will be promoted on the China Institute website and through social media. The competition will culminate in a fashion show at China Institute where the winner will be announced. The winning designer will receive a $10,000 award.   COMPETITION CALENDAR October 6, 2017: Online registration deadline October 31, 2017: Design submission deadline  November 1 - December 31, 2017: Panel of judges review applications  January 15, 2018: China Institute notifies the top ten finalists by email and announced on the China Institute website.   April 1, 2018: Deadline for delivery of finalists' capsule collections to China Institute  April 16, 2018: Collections presented at China Institute Fashion Show and the winning designer is announced.  May 2018: Winning designer invited to appear as a special guest at China Fashion Gala 2018 co-presented by China Institute and China Beauty Charity Fund.  SUBMISSIONS  All applicants must first register online. We encourage applicants to register as soon as possible. After registering, applicants must submit an application package, no later than October 31st 2017*, consisting of the following items:  * 1 page for the 3 illustrations or plan of collection  * 1 page for each illustration  * 1 page for each flats/technical designs  * 1 page for the fabric and material swatches   * 1 page for the developed concept or atmosphere or mood board  * 1 page for the written concept in English and how this is inspired by China (maximum 100 words)   1 resume/CV of applicant  * 1 photocopy of current student ID or degree Learn More & Register Now!