Calling All Designers: Art of Fashion 2010 Design Competition

Designers across Canada are invited to enter the 12th annual Art of Fashion design competition and trunk show in Toronto, where the winner will be awarded a minimum cash prize of $1000, a complimentary professional photoshoot with model, hair and makeup, street-level exposure in the window display of one of Toronto’s top fashion outlets, and more. Entry deadline for this career-launching opportunity is Tuesday, August 31st, 2010.

During the competition, 10 Canadian designers will vie for one of the show’s two prestigious awards: a panel of industry judges will be selecting 2010’s “Most Promising Designer”, while guests will cast their votes for “Best Exhibit”. Each designer showcases six garments created exclusively for Art of Fashion.

The design competition and trunk show will take place at Kingwest Fitness in Liberty Village during Nuit Blanche on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010. To apply, designers should visit www.artoffashion.org/labelleepoque and fill out the submission form before Tuesday, August 31st, 2010.