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 Fashion Tech Competition 2019

Fashion Tech Competition 2019


Hello Fashion Tech Designers,

We are thrilled that you are submitting your design into our annual Fashion Tech Week NY "Internet of fashion" expo. Once a year  Fashion Tech Week NY "Internet of fashion" expo  host our Internet of fashion tech competition. Global fashion tech designers are invited to enter innovative fashion tech creations that include 3D print technology, Bio-fabrication, smart textiles, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Robotics.

We would like to encourage our 2019 design applicants to continue pushing the level of innovation with their materials and designs. We want to ensure all designs that are entered into the competition have been created with technology or have technologies integrated in the design. Please note you may submit your design into any of the listed categories or into all categories.  Please include a detailed sketch and/or a photo/video of all the designs.

The first prize, second prize and third prize winners will be judged based on innovation,quality with the materials used in addition to the style of the design and lastly, if the design saves lives. Submissions will be judged and awarded by  multi-million dollars companies with interest in the Fashion tech innovations submissions.

Technology Categories:
​3D print design, electric,sustainable apparel, laser cutting, biological textile, open source, circuit textile, prosthesis

Submission Categories:
Apparel: Active wear, urban wear, dresses, evening wear
Accessories: Earrings,necklace, hats, hand bags, glasses, belts
Health Care: Apparel, accessories, footwear
Footwear: boots, heels, flats, active


Please take a moment to read the designer guidelines listed below.


Best of luck designers!
Sincerely,
Tanya James
Founder/CEO
Tanya@theinternetoffashion.com

Designers FAQs


SUBMITTING

How do I submit?
Go online to our website http:// www.theinternetoffashion.com and click "competition 2017" then click register. Once registered and payment submitted you will receive confirmation email with a link to upload your application and submission design materials.

Is there a fee for registration?
Yes there will be charged a onetime submission fee
  • $0  for students {must provide copy of current student id with submission}
  • $150 for professional designers/studios/teams
  • $350 submission fee for Corporations

Who can submit a design?
We invite students, professional designers, studios, teams and Universities to submit.
If you have a creative solution that will make a difference in fashion and technology, we want to encourage sharing innovation. 

I want my business name to be credited as the designer, is that permitted?
Yes, We would just ask you to pay the professional rate.

I design shoes, hats or jewelry, Can you pair my designs with apparel fashion tech designer for the catwalk portion of the award ceremony?
​Yes, we will meet with you and the other designers to coordinate the look that satisfy all involved.

Is my design automatically accepted once I submit?
All designs are accepted if it is a completed product to be judged. Not all designs will be part of the catwalk/award ceremony.

My entire class might like this, how do i make it happen?
If your school would like to be part of the exhibit or show, we offer options for educational facilities. If your school wants to submit for the competition just register as a team. Please have your school official contact us concerning exhibit or catwalk and we'll be happy to go into further details.

How much of the design needs to be made from technology?
​Designs must be 100% made with technology or have at least 50% of technology integrated in the design.

Can I use textiles for my design?
Designs can utilize textiles that have technology in the textile.

How do I find technology materials to work with?
This is part of the design learning experience! You can attend our monthly Internet of fashion meetup { http://meetu.ps/c/2CSXQ/tNVkT/f  } for hands on design tips and tricks or just reach out to use if you have questions info@theinternetoffashion.com. 

Do you accept groups or team submissions?
yes we do, please indicate this on your submission form.

Does my group or team have to pay a different submission fee?
Just one team fee is required, unless you represent a business interested in having their name credited as the designer. In that case your fee would be corporate rate of $350

Does my design have to be finished in order to submit?
No. Please give us as much detail as possible when submitting otherwise we can't accept your design in the competition, exhibit or catwalk. Just keep in mind you will have to meet a few strict deadlines along the way. 

ACCEPTING DESIGNS

How do you select designs from the competition for the catwalk or exhibit?
We will select designs based on quality and innovation to include in the exhibit or catwalk. We ask designers to clearly define their technology used as well as how they were sourced. We will not accept a textile that does not include technology as the main design. Textiles that are not in a complete product form will also not be accepted.

Who selects the designs?
The Internet of fashion executive team and advisory board. Which is made up of industry professional in fashion,technology and academia.

When does the submission date start?
Submissions begin April 1, 2019 

When does submission date end?
Submission date ends June 30, 2019

​When must submissions be a completed product?
All products must be completed no later than July 31, 2019


Do you accept University submissions?
We gladly accept graduate students work. We also like to partner with universities. Please send an inquiry about our educational partnerships. info@theinternetoffashion.com

Will designs in the competition also be in the fashion tech week NY "Internet of fashion" Expo  September 2019 ?
Yes select designs will be selected for the catwalk and all designs will be on exhibit.
 
Styles accepted into the catwalk or exhibit
We encourage designs for both men and women.

Do you accept entries from professional designers/studios for the competition?
Absolutely, we gladly accept submissions from professional designers or studios

When do I know if I am accepted for the catwalk or exhibit?
You'll receive an email letting you know if we have  decided to include your competition submission in the catwalk or exhibit. If we do select your competition design the next step is to have a talk with you.

Can I share my work on social media?
We are strongly encouraging all designers to use our hashtag to share their process with social media. We encourage "behind the scenes" photos and videos gathering materials to catwalk. #Internetoffashion

MODELS AND STYLE

If I don't have my own model do I get to pick my model?

We pair designers and models for show. Selected designers will be contacted by our production team.

I have a model, can I use her?
Maybe, they would have to provide us a head shot, video of them walking a runway, and their measurements. Once we review this we would let you know.

What about shoes, accessories and the style of my model's hair?
Our production team will be in touch with each selected design to have a conversation about the general aesthetics for the 2019 season.
SHOW INFO

How are designers acknowledged at the competition, catwalk or exhibit?

Designers will receive a professional photo of their design, their name will be in the program along with a photo of their design and will be acknowledged as one of our designers for all event marketing. Leading up to and after the event the designer may be featured on our TV program, newsletter, Instagram and Facebook.

​Tickets to the exhibit and  shows?

All designers get to attend the exhibit and shows. We will have a special area for designers and will ask that you stay after the show and award ceremony to meet with V.I.P audience members, press and celebrities to show off your design skills.

How do I become a team member or volunteer for Internet of fashion?
Please let us know you are interested by submitting your resume using the subject title "team member" or "volunteer" to info@theinternetoffashion.com
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​1st place
​
  • Microsoft Studio Computer
  • Auto desk subscription
  • Samsung 360 gear camera
  • Dremel 3D printer
  • Snap chat Spectacles
  • 12 month fashion tech design paid internship with major brand

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2nd place
  • Microsoft surface laptop
  • Auto desk subscription
  • Snap chat Spectacles
  • 6 month fashion tech design paid internship with major brand


​3rd place
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  • Microsoft surface notebook
  • Snap chat Spectacles
  • 3 month fashion tech design paid internship with major brand 

​Tickets to the exhibit and  shows?
All designers get to attend the exhibit and shows. We will have a special area for designers and will ask that you stay after the show and award ceremony to meet with V.I.P audience members, press and celebrities to show off your design skills.

How do I become a team member or volunteer for Internet of fashion?
Please let us know you are interested by submitting your resume using the subject title "team member" or "volunteer" to info@theinternetoffashion.com

Student

$0.00
Submission Fee
Submit

Professional Designers / Studios

$150.00
Submission Fee
Submit

Corporations

$350.00
Submission Fee
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    Registration

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