Call for Designers: Project Upcycle 2024

CALL FOR EMERGING FASHION DESIGNERS from around New England: Apply to compete in the 6th annual sustainable design challenge, Project Upcycle.

The challenge for Project Upcycle 2024 is Red Carpet. This year, designers are challenged to turn up the glamour, and roll out red carpet looks for the runway. From sleek and structured, to outrageous and avant-garde, we welcome your creativity. There is more than one path to sustainable fashion. Designers will use both upcycled garments and surplus fabric. Along with a new design challenge, comes new features, so be prepared!

As always, Project Upcycle is here to help highlight talent, foster connections, encourage creativity, and inspire growth. We also want to inspire our audience to make creative and considered choices with their wardrobes.

▪ Application Deadline: Sunday, May 19, 2024
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CALL FOR DESIGNERS / Project Upcycle 2023

CALL FOR DESIGNERS:
2023 PROJECT UPCYCLE
SUSTAINABLE FASHION COMPETITION
Get ready to stretch those creative muscles!

3S Artspace, in partnership with Recovergirl, invites applications to our 5th annual sustainable design challenge, Project Upcycle: New England Streetwear Edition.

CALL FOR DESIGNERS / Project Upcycle 2022

3S Artspace and Recovergirl invite emerging designers of New England to apply to compete in the sustainable fashion design challenge — Project Upcycle: New England Streetwear Edition.


Who is eligible to apply?  Designers (and aspiring designers), ages 18+, currently residing in New England, (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI), with less than 5 consecutive years of professional fashion design experience.  Everyone from students to self-taught designers to working designers and retirees is enthusiastically encouraged to apply.

What is the challenge?  Eight emerging designers are selected to participate in this fast-paced 2-day design challenge. Each designer will design and execute their vision of a New England streetwear look using deadstock fabric and excess materials from New England manufacturers. Prepare yourself for some twists!

More details are listed on the application webpage.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Application Deadline:  EXTENDED TO JUNE 10th!!!

Designers Announced:  Friday, June 24, 2022
Design Competition:  
Thursday, October 20 – Saturday, October 22, 2022

Project Upcycle Runway Event: Saturday, October 22, 2022

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