Designer Opportunities

So you're an up and coming designer and you want to get noticed, get some brand exposure and maybe a pat on the back at the same time? I have compiled a great list of opportunities for you to participate in (you can thank me later!)

1. Chambord Shine Awards
What: Enter for a chance to be a finalist in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane runway showcases to compete for a finalists position and then to be crowned overall winner. Past finalists include Dion Lee, Romance Was Born, Jessie Hill, Dhini, Carl Kapp and AJE.
Who: Aimed at emerging and semi-established Australian fashion designers
Conditions: Must be over 18
Details: After the runway shows, judges will select 3 finalists from each state to create a Spring Racing outfit inspired by Chambord which will go into the final held at Sydney's Strand Arcade on August 31st. The winning outfit will be worn by a celebrity at the Spring Racing Carnival and have their own collection showcase as part of LMFF in 2011.
Contact: If you think you have what it takes, email chambordshineawards@6dc.com.au
Deadline: Brisbane's showcase was 29th June, Melbourne's is 6th July and Sydney's is 7th July so get in quick!

2. Bloom at Magnolia Square
What: This is a dedicated space for showcasing new/emerging talent amongst the established design market stall holders. A great chance to get noticed on a budget.
Who: Listen up designers of craft, fashion, food, jewellery, illustration, paper, ceramics etc.
Conditions: To be eligible to apply you need to be a start up or newly commenced business, have a unique concept and be well executed and finished with a strong hand worked design aesthetic.
Details: You'll get a 1.5 sq metre space with no height restrictions for only $350 including insurance. Limited spaces available.
Contact: email applications to bloom@magnoliasquare.com.au
Deadline: 15th July 2010

3. Y-chic by Australian Academy of Design
What: Generation Y students are asked to express their point of view about what "chic" means for their Generation by submitting a mood board.
Who: Fashion and creative Students
Conditions: You'll have to email an image of your moodboard in jpg or pdf format, a completed entry form with artists release form, an artists statement and a model release form (if you've used a model).
Details: Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd plus Top 10 finalists for both Tertiary and Secondary categories. Prizes vary from a sewing & design kit to a gift voucher valued at $500 from Carmel's Fabric Store.
Contact: awards@designacademy.edu.au
Deadline: 14 July 2010

For more great competitions for creatives to enter click here
Stay tuned for a Soya feature of which I am the fashion category producer.