I know it’s hard to believe but Fall is just around the corner (ack, I’m upset too!) – this also means that Nuit Blancheย will be lighting up theย city of Toronto!
Once againย the Art of Fashion design competition event will be kicking off Nuit Blanche in style.
Designers from across Canadaย have the opportunity to compete for a prizeย package worth over $30,000! This prize package is designed to help launchย a career in the Canadianย fashion industry.
From the press release:
The 2012 competition theme is RAW. Contestants are encouraged to explore the core elements of fashion design with a back-to-basics focus on technique and unassuming details. From architectural tailoring to utilitarian beauty, RAW provokes stoic detailing and minimalism. 10 novel Canadian designers will be selected to bring their collections to life based on their interpretation of the โRAWโ theme, and will compete for two titles: Most Promising Designer โ decided on by an industry judging panel, and Peopleโs Choice โย voted on by the public.
So what’s in the prize pack?
The 2012 prize package includes a monetary grant, exclusive retail and media opportunities, and valuable memberships to art and design organizations, top prizes include:
- Cash prize of $1000
- Photography and professional lookbook compilation
- Public relations campaign in support of FW13 collection, byย Keeshan PR
- Membership toย FGIย and complementary booth atย FGIย Sample Sale
- Two $500+ VIP conference passes toย Creativ Festival
- Designer work space atย The Work Room
- Garments will be sold atย Black Daffodilย andย Bicyclette Boutique
โฆ and more
๏ปฟIf fashion design is your passion this is an AMAZING opportunity to get your work out there. Applications will be accepted until August 17th so don’t miss out! Check out the Art of Fashion event I attended last year also during Nuit Blanche in this post.
This year Nuit Blanche kicks off on September 29th. For more information on this event and how to enter visit the Art of Fashion website.