DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: March 13th, 2026

COURSE START: Sept 7th or Nov 2nd, 2026

SCHOLARSHIPS AMOUNT

• Scholarships covering from 5.000€ to 8.000€ of the total tuition fee both for the Academic Master's Programme and the Dual Award Master's Programme.

INTRO

As fashion grapples with its environmental footprint, new generations of creatives are called to reinvent the industry’s visual language through sustainability. This competition invites to explore how discarded garments, deadstock or post-consumer materials can be transformed into powerful styling and merchandising narratives.

Whether through fashion editorials or visual retail installations, participants are encouraged to merge aesthetic innovation with environmental awareness, demonstrating how waste can become a resource - and storytelling tool - in contemporary fashion practice.

BRIEF

Develop a sustainable visual concept that reimagines the potential of pre-existing or discarded materials within the context of fashion styling and retail display. You may choose between two creative directions:

1. Styling Outcome:

create a styled editorial (or micro-collection lookbook) featuring looks made from upcycled or restyled garments.

The editorial should communicate a clear aesthetic vision while reflecting a commitment to sustainability and wasteconscious design.

2. Visual Merchandising Outcome:

develop a visual display concept for a retail space - such as a store window, pop-up, or in-store installation - that supports and elevates a sustainable collection. The proposal should emphasise storytelling, material reuse and customer engagement through layout, composition and brand alignment.

Both directions should reflect a cohesive visual narrative that critiques fast fashion culture while celebrating transformation, material experimentation, and mindful consumption.

Read the competition guidelines
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

Required materials

  • Domus Academy Competition app form - Download and complete all fields DA-competition-app-form-Master-26-27.pdf
  • Project - Digital PDF presentation (read competition guidelines).
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Artistic or professional portfolio
  • Motivation Letter
  • Diploma - Bachelor’s Degree or Academic Diploma (original language and translation if necessary) or official certificate of expected graduation issued by your institution.
  • Transcript - Official transcripts (original language and translation if necessary) or most updated official transcripts if not yet graduated.
  • IELTS 5.0 - Academic or recognized equivalent certificate to be submitted within three months of course start date. (not mandatory)
  • Copy of passport

ADDITIONAL FOR DUAL AWARD MASTER

  • 2 Reference Letters
  • IELTS 5.5 in all parts or recognized equivalent certificate to be submitted within 3 months before the course start date. (not mandatory)
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