Judging criteria:
Entries will be judged by Kangan Institute’s fashion educators, based on the following criteria:
How to enter:
Step 1:
Prepare a Design Concept submission which must include:
- Written Paragraph of 200 words or less that covers:
- Your inspiration for the design
- Description of the colour palette and fabrics, any attachments and other necessary techniques (e.g. print, dying, bleaching, hand painting etc.)
- Storyboard Artwork that includes:
- 1 x A4 page Inspiration/Mood board – A selection of inspirational images (these might be clothing images and/or conceptual images).
- 1 x A4 page Fashion Designs – sketched in colour on figure templates by hand or using a computer program or app.
- Intended fabric colours and textures
Note: hand-drawn sketches need to be scanned. Sketches may be drawn on the template provided or on templates of your own;
- 1 x A4 page Digital Swatches of proposed fabrics, including any special trims or special effects such as embroidery, print, hand painting, bleaching, beading etc.
- Bibliography: Include references such as links for where you have sourced information.
Step 2:
Enter your contact details in the Entry Form below and upload your Design Concept files from Step 1.
For applicants under 18 you must also upload a completed consent form signed by a parent or guardian. Download here.
Entries and Design Concepts, as well as consent form if applicable, must be submitted by 6pm on Monday 16 September 2024.
Step 3:
Three (3) winning entrants will be selected.
Successful applicants must be available for workshops at Kangan Institute’s Cremorne campus from 10am–4pm on Tuesday 24 September and Wednesday 25 September 2024, where they will refine and produce their winning designs.
The winners will have their garments shown on the runway at the ‘Enchanted’ fashion show on Tuesday 19 November 2024, and will receive two (2) tickets to attend the show.