Date

18 September 2024

Eurasian Fashion Week in collaboration with IED - Istituto Europeo di Design, is happy to announce the next edition of Fashion for Future Contest for young designers.

IED – Istituto Europeo di Design will be represented by jury member Jane Rüsz Rauff Scaffidi Abbate, IED Milan Professor, who will personally evaluate each participant's projects and hold a public masterclass in Kazakhstan in the fall of 2025 during the final fashion show and award ceremony. 

The theme of the competition: 

DENIM FOR FUTURE: A World of Upcycling 

Each participant must create two innovative and stylish looks (one male and one female) made from recycled denim that demonstrate the power of upcycling and promote sustainable fashion. The primary material can be old jeans, jackets, and other denim products. 

IED will grant two 100% scholarships to study in IED Summer Courses in 2025. 

  • First prize: 3 weeks in IED Florence 

  • Second prize: 2 weeks in Accademia of Fine Arts Aldo Galli  

Check the regulations published on the website of the organizers

If you are interested in participating in the contest,

REGISTER HERE

 

 

Photo Credits: Valentina Enas; Photography by Lucio Aru and Franco Erre 

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