Competition Details

Rules & Eligibility 

A.

Emerging fashion designers, who just graduated or are studying at public and private higher education/tertiary institutions.

B.

Industry professionals, who are early-career professionals.

C.

Participants need to be at least 18 years old, and born on or before 1st September 2007.

Categories

  • Adaptive fashion refers to clothing and accessories that are designed with the physical challenges of individuals with disabilities in mind. These can include features like magnetic closures, one-handed zippers, clothing that accommodates prosthetics, and adjustable sizing.

    For this category, participants are to create clothing that addresses the unique needs of people with disabilities while maintaining style, comfort, and functionality.

  • As wellness and outdoor activities become more integrated with daily life, the need for stylish, functional, and comfortable clothing suitable for an active lifestyle has expanded across a wide range of consumer segments.

    For this category, participants are to create designs that could cater to consumers with diversity in backgrounds and body types. Designers will need to ensure that such fashion are functional and allows all to feel and look good at the same time.

  • Tech-integrated wearable fashion refers to clothing and accessories that incorporate technology such as sensors to improve functionality, performance, or user experience.

    For this category, participants are to explore creative ways in which we can make tech-integrated wearable fashion more inclusive for a wider segment of the population while maintaining emphasis on aesthetics.

Judging Criteria

  • Impact on Inclusivity & Diversity

    Does the design address a specific need of challenge related to inclusivity and diversity?  

    Does the design have the potential to benefit a wide range of people? 

  • Creativity & Innovation

    Does the design present a fresh and original approach to the topic of inclusivity and diversity?  

    Does the design use design thinking principles to address the needs of the target audience? 

  • Usability & Functionality

    Is the design accessible to everyone, regardless of ability?  

    Is the design easy to understand and use?  

    Is the design scalable and adaptable to different contexts? 

Inclusive Fashion Design Tenets

For your six styles: 

  • Consider how each piece works together and independently 

  • Include innovative features throughout your collection 

  • Document how your designs address specific inclusion challenges 

  • Think about the complete dressing experience 

REMEMBER!

Inclusive fashion design creates beautiful garments that work for more people in more situations. It's about expanding fashion's reach while maintaining style and dignity for all wearers.

Prizes & Rewards

Semi - Finalists

Top 8 semi-finalists from each category (total of 24 semi-finalists)

Finalists

Top 3 finalists from each category (total of 9 finalists)

Winners and Honorarium

Get ready to embark on an exciting journey filled with incredible opportunities! Our prizes and rewards section is designed to celebrate and recognise your hard work and creativity. From cash awards to exclusive experiences, each prize is a chance to elevate your success and showcase your talents. Dive in and discover the amazing rewards that await you, chosen to inspire and motivate your journey ahead!

  • Two-hour online masterclass, “Crafting Protection”

  • Invitation to a virtual pitch session for finalist selection.

  • Exclusive opportunities, including invitations to key events, showcases of selected designs, and access to mentorship, workshops, and industry experiences.

  • Invitation and sponsorship to the Runway show at SFC Singapore Stories, where the winners will be announced.

  • Showcase of selected designs at the Runway at SFC Singapore Stories. 

  • Physical showcase of selected designs at Design Orchard Retail Showcase (DORS). 

  • 1 x access pass to Be The Change Summit, SFC’s flagship event that is supported by SHEIN, as a Platinum Sponsor, and other partners.

  • USD $10,000 - 1 winner from each category (total of 3 winners) 

  • USD $5,000 - 1 Voter’s Choice Winner 

  • USD $2,000 - Honorarium for the nominators of the 3 winners (if applicable)