IFDA '19

Premise of the Award

Why is it that when we see a person, we are able to tell a lot about them without even talking to them? The accessories we use, the clothes we wear, texture & materials of our apparels, they not only just cover a body but also define a persona. Fashion helps in expressing a person’s unique sense of style.

Fashion is the way we choose to present ourselves in front of others and to the people around us. That’s something a person shares with the creative professionals who take fashion from concept to consumer.

UNI International Fashion Design Awards ’18 seeks to recognize and honor such exceptional fashion designers across the globe. Fashion Designers who have helped others to express their style and define their persona. We are inviting Fashion Designers who were able to create a signature style and have used color and movement to create stunning outfits which evoke feelings of excitement, passion, and longing. We will acknowledge some of the outstanding designs and promote it at a global scale through our online platform, media partners, social channels and also in the form of an annual book presenting the best designs across the globe.

 

Categories of Award

1. Accessory: Bags, Backpacks, Eyewear, Gloves, Hats, Scarves/Stoles, Smart Wearables, Ties, Watches, Others
2. Apparels: Boy, Girl, Infant, Innerwear, Men, Plus Size, Pregnancy & Maternity, Women, Others
3. Children: Clothing Sets, Coats, Jackets, Innerwear, Pants & Trousers, Shirts & Tops, Skirts, Sleepwear, Sweaters, Others
4. Ethnic Clothing: Asian Subcontinent, African, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Traditional European Clothing, Western, Other Regional Clothing
5. Footwear: Baby Shoes, Boots, Casual Shoes, Children Shoes, Dress Shoes, High-heeled Footwear, Sandals, Men’s Shoes, Women’s Shoes, Others
6. Lingerie/Intimates: Men, Women
7. Plus Size: Coats, Dress & Skirts, Jackets, Pants & Jeans, Shirts & Blouses, Sweaters, T-Shirts, Underwear, Others
8. Sportswear: Cycling Wear, Fitness & Yoga wear, Men’s, Motorcycle and Auto Racing wear, Training & Jogging wears, Women’s, Youth/Teen, Others
9. Swimwear & Beachwear: Men, Women, Youth/Teen
10. Textile & Materials: Men, Women, Youth/Teen
11. Uniforms & Costumes: Airline, Fireman, Guard, Hospital, Hotel, Military, Restaurant & Bar, School, Sports, Others
12. Wedding: Boys Attire, Bridesmaid Dresses, Men’s Attire, Girl’s Attire, Grooms Dresses, Wedding Apparel, Wedding Jackets, Wedding Wrap, Women’s Attire, Other Wedding accessories

 

Judging criteria

 

JURY (Organizers and panel selected by organizers)

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Innovation

- Concepts that are brave/radical/refreshing.

- Narration behind the design process.

- Innovative use of technology (materials, Methodology)

Fabrication

- Materiality and its sources.

- Sustainability in terms of usage.

- Assembling methodologies and storage

Functionality

- Handling and usability of the garments.

- Feasibility in terms of production.

- Fulfilment of the need or function.

Potential

- Justification as an appealing product.

- Potential of commerzialisation.

 

People's Choice Award (Selected through public voting on UNI)

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Total Appreciations received on the project

- Total number of appreciations on the project page, by the signed-up members of Uni.xyz

Total Discussions received on the project

- Number of relevant and engaging discussions on the project.