2018-2019

IFF ReMix International

Fur Design Competition

BENEFITS & REQUIREMENTS

The 2018/2019 US portion of the IFF ReMix International Fur Design Competition is now

open! We invite your students to participate in this exciting event which

promises learning, relationship building and potential worldwide travel and

exposure to icons of fashion world.

CONTEST BENEFITS:

Worldwide exposure and a chance to have your students’ designs

exhibited at MiFur 2019 the prestigious international fur fashion

trade show held in Milan, Italy.

The chance to win generous cash prizes

The chance to receive paid travel to Milan for MiFur 2019

Opportunity to work hands- on with renowned designers and manufacturers to gain

valuable access and exposure within luxury fur industry

Inclusion in extensive public relations campaign/promotion throughout the US (winning

students)

Exposure in leading international fashion magazines (Vogue)

Possibility of attending fur summer school program in Kastoria, Greece (all expenses

paid)

Possibility of attending NAFA fur summer school program in Toronto, Canada (all

expenses paid)

Possibility of attending SAGA Furs Design Program in Denmark (all expenses paid)

All entries submitted must be the work of the designer. Entries will only be accepted from

design students who are currently studying or have graduated from design school within four

years from the date of entry to the competition. Students must be able to, have knowledge

of, how to work with patterns and canvas enough to provide your design team with

workable layout of your design.

REMIX Women’s Design Category- The Remix International Fur

Design Category is the main category for students to enter. Garments/designs can be of any nature (i.e. coats/jackets, suites, capes, shirts, dresses etc.)

ONLY 2 finalists in total will be chosen; both in the main ReMIX category

ENTRY CRITERIA Please sign and complete the attached entry form and include the correct supporting information as indicated below:

Completed Contest Entry Form (please include a separate form for each entry)

Student Bio (include previous work history/internships)

Photo/Headshot of student

At least (1) Color Rendition / Sketch of original garment(s) concept being submitted in electronic

jpeg file no larger than 2MB sent via email to Nicole@fur.org

Explanation of Inspiration and process/mood board for each submitted sketch

2 Photos of (2) other completed fashion projects/ pieces (must be full fur or fur-trimmed garments, or accessories)

All entries submitted must be the work of the designer. Entries will only be accepted from design students who are currently studying or have graduated from design school within four years from the date of entry to the competition.

The judges’ decision will be final. **If selected, student must be ready, willing and able to adapt original design to pelts available at time of production **

For daily scoop on fashion trends, commentary and fur insight visit www.FurInsider.com

Please note that a full garment description/ explanation of inspiration along with brief bio and headshot of

the student must accompany each submission.

2018 - 2019 IFF International Fur Design Competition

OFFICIAL STUDENT ENTRY FORM

Deadline for Entries: Monday February 12, 2018

Student /Designer Name (*headshot needed)

Student’s Home Mailing Address

Date of Birth

Attending School Name & Dates (city, state)

Supervising Faculty Member Name & Contact Email (from attending school)

Telephone Number of Student/Designer

E-mail Address of Student/Designer

Category for Submission (create separate form for each entry)

Multiple unique designs/sketches can be submitted.

REMIX Women’s Design Category (only category available)

Description of Garment Submitted (including fur type) (attach a separate sheet with inspiration/mood board)

Please sign to confirm acknowledgement that : Winning student must be available and willing to travel (when

possible) to be involved in the hands-on production of their garment.

Student also agrees to have (2) addition full-fur or fur trim garments from their collection to accompany their submission.

Student may be asked to adapt design to pelts available

Garment will be available for shipping to MIFUR 2019 to arrive by early February, 2019.

*Please send all materials to:

Nicole Smith at Nicole@fur.org Fur Information Council of America All entries submitted must be the work of the designer. Entries will only be accepted from design students who are currently studying or have graduated from design school within

four years from the date of entry to the competition.

For daily scoop on fashion trends, commentary and fur insight visit www.FurInsider.com

2018-2019 IFF ReMix International Fur Design Competition

Important Deadlines

All entries must be sent to the FICA Office by Monday, February 12, 2018

Due to tight production deadlines, we encourage students work on their submissions throughout the school year and scheduled breaks. NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GIVEN!

Send EMAIL ENTERIES directly to Nicole Smith at:

Nicole@fur.org (only form of entry)

ALL OFFICIAL ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE:

Color drawing / sketch or rendition (jpeg file no larger than 2MB)

Completed entry form for each design submitted.

Brief description/inspiration and mood board behind creative concept

Brief biography of the designer

Student headshot

Student designer must also submit 2 additional images featuring previously

designed garments/items with fur, or fur trim (This will be used in the overall judging phase to gain a better grasp on student’s depth of design knowledge)

KEY DUE DATES

1. Monday, February 12, 2018 sketch, application and deadline due in to FICA office.

2. On, or around, Thursday, March 1st, 2018 results are released on the U.S. 2 finalists and participating school administrators and students are contacted. Winning students should be ready, willing, and able to travel (between March 2018 – October 2018) to work on the construction of their garment. **Please note that final design direction/instruction/recommendations are given by the design team director that the student is paired up with.

3. Monday, November 19, 2018 (tentitive) by which time the FICA office must receive

professional- looking images of finished garments from the 3 winning US students. Past students have staged fashion photoshoots to best showcase their garment and any accompanying accessories.

4. Early February, 2019 (approximate date) by which time all garments must be ready to go to

MiFur 2019. The FICA Offices will notify finalists, if selected by international judging committee, if garment(s) is to be carried over to Milan personally by participant.

Please note that we cannot be flexible in these key dates due to production timelines. Any entries, or Garments, not received in time will be excluded from the competition.

For daily scoop on fashion trends, commentary and fur insight visit www.FurInsider.com DISCLAIMER: All entries submitted must be the work of the designer. Entries will only be accepted from design students who are currently studying or have graduated from design school within four years from the date of entry to the competition.