Voting is Open Now!
About the Contest
This is the 21st Annual Student Design Contest sponsored by the Underfashion Club, featuring the work of Fashion Design Seniors at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
The theme of this year’s contest is “Creative Recycling for a Sustainable Fashion Future.”
The contestants were provided with identical materials, donated by:
COMMANDO®
DELTA GALIL USA, INC.
HANKY PANKY
HUE
KOMAR
to be used in the construction of their garments and a stipend for the purchase of additional materials, trims, components, and dyes.
Our thanks to:
Michael Kaye, FIT Faculty Mentor and Linda Kestel, Industry Mentor whose counsel was so important to the students from original designs to finished garments.
Consuelo Garcia-Robles
Kaitlin Wilbur
SAIG Co-Chairs
Original Illustration by Rebecca Moses
How to Vote
Voting for this year’s contest winners will start on May 14th and close on May 24th. Voting is open to all Underfashion Club members in good standing.
By clicking on the image of each garment (below,) you will be able to see and hear from the designers themselves about the development of their garments from the original story boards to various stages of construction through to the final photo shoot.
When you have viewed all six entries, click on the (“ VOTE NOW”) to select your TOP choice. Choose carefully, only the first vote you cast will be counted!
Winners will be announced the last week in May with cash prizes as follows: $5,000 for first place, $4,000 for second place, $3,000 for third place, and $1,000 for each of the other finalists.
The Theme
Creative Recycling for a Sustainable Fashion Future
The Entries
CLICK ON EACH OF THE IMAGES BELOW TO VIEW THE ENTRIES
