Fashion Designers and Craft makers Young Fashion Awards is a not for profit project which was founded in 2002 by knitwear designer Joanna Marcella and aims to reward 9-25 year old fashion designers with exceptional talent and a real passion for fashion. The Young Designer Awards are sponsored by Tyler Media, (multi-media company based in USA, specializing in the creation, development and production of special events within fashion and television) and Barnados (UK’s largest children’s charity supporting over 90 000 children in over 300 projects).
Each year entrants are asked to source and produce their flamboyant design according to the theme, this years being ‘Hollywood’, they must also include a piece written about their favourite designer. The judges made up of fashion and media industry professionals will be looking for creativity, originality and interpretation of the designers’ idea of the Hollywood theme. The winner will receive a certificate, sewing equipment and promotion for a year as they see their designs showcased in high profile events in the UK, USA and Europe.
Each year entrants are asked to source and produce their flamboyant design according to the theme, this years being ‘Hollywood’, they must also include a piece written about their favourite designer. The judges made up of fashion and media industry professionals will be looking for creativity, originality and interpretation of the designers’ idea of the Hollywood theme. The winner will receive a certificate, sewing equipment and promotion for a year as they see their designs showcased in high profile events in the UK, USA and Europe.
The FDC Young Designer Awards will take place on 25th October at a prestigious building to be confirmed closer to the date. “The young designer awards have fast become a creative hub where young designers can come and home in on their skills; showcase their talent which could lead to an international career. There is no other organization out there that is showing this kind of commitment to young fledging designers” Christie Dinham of Tyler Media.
Previous winners have showcased their designs at New York Fashion Week and Caribbean Fashion Week working alongside top hair and make up stylists and models. Their designs have been seen by the worlds fashion buyers, editors and celebrities. New to the awards this year is the Tyler Media/Children are the Future Award which is given to the student who has excelled creatively and academically throughout; their raw talent will be nurtured as they are given the opportunity to learn about the fashion business and also present their collection at the International Designer Awards.
Picture Source: Young Designer Awards - By Nardene Scott
Previous winners have showcased their designs at New York Fashion Week and Caribbean Fashion Week working alongside top hair and make up stylists and models. Their designs have been seen by the worlds fashion buyers, editors and celebrities. New to the awards this year is the Tyler Media/Children are the Future Award which is given to the student who has excelled creatively and academically throughout; their raw talent will be nurtured as they are given the opportunity to learn about the fashion business and also present their collection at the International Designer Awards.
To find out more about FDC Young Designer Awards please visit www.youngdesignerawards.com or email yda@youngdesignerawards.com
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