Dear ASDP Board

Student Challenge

This year's challenge is to create a garment that can change from one level of dress to another. This garment can either level up OR level down.

There is no need for complex changes; we would like to see these changes happen on the runway during the fashion show.

Take a close look at the 5 levels of dress shown on this year’s poster.

  • Gym/running gear
  • Hiking and high-end sportswear
  • Street-wear
  • Office-Professional
  • Evening wear/Bridal

Rules:

-  Fabrics may be either new or taken from recycled or upcycled garments.

-  The item or items that make up your entry must be sewn together, with all visible seams properly finished.

-  No frayed edges falling out, please (unless this is part of the design).

-  No glue is allowed for construction purposes, nor may any other unconventional methods of holding pieces together be used. This is a sewing and design challenge. Questions? Please ask Anne at fashionshow@sewingprofessionals.com.

-  Your entry must have been made in the current year.

-  The minimum age requirement to enter is 16, and entrants must be able to verify student status.

-  Submissions must be completed by 10 PM EDT on September 30, 2023.


Submission Requirements:

Entry registration opens 8/1/2023

Photos:

      • 2 full-view photographs of the garment - front and back.
      • 4 detail photographs -construction details, technique photos, etc.
      • Please photograph your entry on a dress form or person. If you use a person, please crop out the face even if you are not the model - no faces are allowed! This is a blind judging.

Artist’s Statement:

  • Introduction: In 50 to 100 words, tell us about your concept for your design.
  • About the Garment: In 100 words or less, describe the garment’s design and any notable information about the pattern work, color choice, and fabric used.
  • Short descriptions of the garment’s features. Be concise, but also specific.
  • Runway Commentary: Write your own fashion show commentary in 100 to 150 words. Should your entry make it to the finals, this will be needed.

If you are selected as a finalist and your garment is being shown in the fashion show, garments are due by 10 a.m. Friday morning, October 20, at the ASDP office at the conference.



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