Fashion Design Competitions and Opportunities for July 2015:

Entrepreneurs, designers, megabrands to be. Everyone has to start somewhere. Be seen and shopped at these current opportunities. Fashion design contests, American and international design competitions are a huge foot in the door, even for finalists.

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Rachel Schechtman's editorial/retail dream project STORY has their legendary pitch night on Thursday. Creatives will not only be pitching to her but Editor in Chief of Surface Magazine Spence Bailey to be a part of the store or potential publication. RSVP for STory's Pitch Night here.

Martha Stewart's American Made:
Are you a maker who creates from the United States? You could be designer, chef, inventor, farmer or someone with an amazing passion project. Martha Stewart's team is looking to promote the best of the best, be sold in the marketplace and grants up to $10K with a trip to New York. I was really inspired by last year's winners. The accompanying American Made conference is a must for anyone who can go.

Eco-Chic Design Awards:
Are you an emerging designer committed to sustainable fashion? This international fashion design competition aims to raise awareness of production with minimal waste. Prizes for finalists include all sorts of global exposure and valuable tools for your business. The big winner will develop an exclusive collection with Shanghai Tang. Apply for the Echo Chic Design Award here.

Art of Patron Bottle Art Competition

Want to get crafty with your summer margaritas? Patron is hosting a global competition inviting artists to create artwork inspired by or with the classic Patron tequila bottle. To enter, you need to present your artwork and also a short written statement on what your piece is about. Grand winner will be awarded $10 000. That is quite the commission, wouldn't you say? Learn more about the Art of Patron here.

DHL Exported Global Fashion Competition
Are you an established fashion designer who rocks your hometown? Do you want to expand and be a global star? Winners of the DHL Exported competition will have their chance to show their collection down the runway of the biggest fashion weeks around the world away from their home base. This has helped designers earn new buyers, international press and all sorts of new goodies. Get yourself over to DHL Exported now.

All right talents! Go forth, show your stuff and get famous! Don't let these design contests and pitch opportunities slip by.

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Diane Von Furstenburg Casting Fashion Talent!

photo by David TW Leung

Are YOU the hottest new style talent ready to be mentored by fashion icon Diane Von Furstenburg?  Are you smart, creative and ready jet-set around the world as Diane's top fashion star, learning all you need to know about PR, fashion design and everything else you need to build your fashion empire?

The most amazing apprenticeship I have ever heard of is to be an upcoming reality tv series casting for eight contestants for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  You don't need formal fashion education or professional experience (though I'm sure it helps).

To apply, Send your name, a brief bio, 3 recent photos of yourself with contact information, and dazzle them with why you are going to be DVF's ultimate brand ambassador: DVFCastingTeam@gmail.com 

More information on the Diane Von Furstenburg casting.

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i-D Magazine and See.me Open Call for Fashion Talent

Stylists, fashion designers, make-up artists, models and photographers are invited to create a portfolio on see.me to promote themselves online and compete for financial grants and coverage on i-D magazine.  There are over $125K in prized to be won!

Create your profile by January 29, 2013.  Click here for more information.

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House of Waris Design Competition

Fashion Incubator inductee, the House of Waris, is heading for the Highline.  What this means for you is that Waris Ahluwalia needs a designer for his pop-up shop to house his jewelry collection.

Your budget will be $5000.  The winning designers will be responsible for building and installing the set-up for Building Fashion, a premier NYC cultural event this fall.  You will be working closely with Mr. Ahluwalia to collaborate on the perfect design.

Judges consist of luminaries from architecture, fashion and design.  Winners will be featured in a multitude of design websites and magazines.  

Miss this one?  The Building Fashion project is a series of design challenges with different fashion designers.  Subscribe and see which project is for you!

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NY Fashion Week Ticket Giveaways

I know it, some intern mixed up your name at Marc Jacobs. Anna Wintour invited her sister-in-law instead of you for the Alexander Wang show. No worries, there are many ways to score your VIP access to NY Fashion Week events.

Fashion Show invites:

For the ultimate in VIP treatment, you want to win the CBS Fashion's #1 Fan contest. It includes round trip airfare to NYC, a 5-night stay at the Mandarin Oriental, exclusive tickets to Fashion's Night Out, Broadway tickets and a $500 shopping spree. Upload a video of yourself expressing your passion for fashion.

The AAU show always showcases the best graduating fashion students from the Academy of Art University. This show attracts top editors, a few celebs and always a few representatives of Bravo's "Real Housewives of..." series. They have a Facebook/Twitter contest on their webpage for you to score your invitation.

StyleList also has a great giveway. $500 shopping spree AND $500 spa certificate along with your trip to NY AND VIP access.  Enter here.

Fashion Week Events:

Martha Stewart Live is doing a special series of Fashion Week themed shows. Win tickets to be part of the live audience for your favorite designers. Diane Von Furstenburg, Tory Burch, Donna Karan to name a few. There is also an episode for fans of vintage and thrift shops. To snag your tickets, write in why YOU deserve to be there in your request.

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