DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: February 28th, 2025

COURSE START: September 29th, 2025

SCHOLARSHIPS AMOUNT

• Scholarships covering from 4.000€ to 6.000€ of the total tuition fee for the first year and 4.000€ for the second year of the Master of Arts Programme.

INTRO

In the ever-evolving landscape of fashion, the future emerges at the confluence of innovation and imagination. The industry today stands on the brink of transformative change, driven by groundbreaking advancements in materials, design technologies, and the urgent call for sustainability.

This competition invites creatives to envision a future where fashion and textiles break free from traditional paradigms, offering bold perspectives on how we live, dress, and express ourselves in a world reshaped by innovation. This is a chance to reimagine the role of fashion in the years to come—where creativity meets conscience, and innovation drives transformation. Showing how you envision a future that is as stylish as it is sustainable.

BRIEF

Participants are tasked with curating a compelling project that explores the theme of “Innovating the Future of Fashion”. The competition focuses on showcasing visionary ideas that address the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow through a forward-thinking approach to design, materials, and storytelling. Candidates’ projects should present the following elements:

1. A Conceptual Narrative: developing a concept that reflects their vision of the future of fashion. This narrative should intertwine innovation, sustainability, and a fresh exploration of textiles. Thinking beyond aesthetics- considering functionality, technology integration, and the cultural relevance of their ideas.

2. Visual Research and Inspiration: diving deep into the trends, technologies, and cultural shifts inspiring their work. Using mood boards, sketches, and material explorations to build a strong foundation for the designs.

3. Final Designs: presenting 3-5 garments that illustrate their vision. These can be physical prototypes, 3D digital renderings, or Technical drawings. Highlighting their use of cutting-edge technologies such as MJ, bio-fabricated materials, zero-waste production methods, or digital craftsmanship.

4. Sustainability and Visionary Storytelling: presenting designs that embody sustainability through eco-friendly materials, upcycling processes, ethical production methods, and circularity in fashion. Framing their portfolio as a cohesive narrative that envisions a future where fashion addresses the aspirations of future generations while tackling pressing global challenges.

APPLY NOW When you submit your project you will receive an immediate confirmation email that your submission was received. If you do not receive a confirmation, let us know at: competitions@domusacademy.it

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