第四届中国国际配饰设计大赛英文版

The 4th China International Fashion Accessories Design Competition
Contributions Wanted

I. Competition Introduction

China International Fashion Accessories Design Competition (hereinafter called the “CFADC”) is jointly organized by China Fashion Association and Xiamen C&D Starlight Fashion & Cultural Creativity Co., Ltd. It has been successfully held for three times so far and has won wide attention in the fashion field. The contestants come from more than 10 countries and regions, including China, the United States, Japan, Italy, Israel, etc. Heavyweight experts in the field of accessories at home and abroad are invited in the stages of preliminary review and final assessment. 

In addition to ensuring fairness, justice and innovation of the competition, in terms of commercial operation, the organizing committee has also planned a series of shows, exhibitions, sharing session and brand matching activities at the later stage.

This year, the competition will focus on and dive into the field of fashion jewelry. Upholding the concept of "being the business partner of designers", the CFADC continuously discover and profile talented fashion jewelry designers and enhance the commercial value of original design. With the creativity of fashion design being the core appeal, the CFADC is devoted to fuel the growth of original design of Chinese fashion jewelry and shape its label of being young as well as trendy.

II. Business Opportunities of the Competition 

A. International competition with high recognition in the industry: The competition is jointly organized by China Fashion Association, inviting a panel of experts in the field of fashion design. The winners will be awarded with a national award certificate of great value. 

B. Multi-dimensional packaging and promotion to help designers and design works connect with the market: 

1. All the shortlisted contestants will be invited to participate in 2020 Xiamen International Fashion Week, offered the same million-level publicity opportunity as famous brands and designers. 

2. During the final, the organizing committee will arrange a series of supporting events, such as the joint exhibition of the final-lists, the fashion show, the award ceremony, fashion shoots of stars wearing designer's works and business matchmaking, etc., in order to bring excellent designers and their works to the market. 

III. Organizational Structure 

Hosted by: Organizing Committee of Xiamen International Fashion Week

Co-hosted by: China Fashion Association, Xiamen C&D Starlight Fashion & Cultural Creativity Co., Ltd. 

Designated channels for sign-up: gjsp.eeff.net and art.cfw.cn/ds/zhenggaov589-1.html

IV.  Qualification

Jewelry designers at home and abroad, teachers and students majoring in jewelry design and jewelry design enthusiasts who have reached the age of 18 before June 24, 2020 are all welcome to participate. 

V. Competition System 

1. Free application for the competition; 

2. The competition consists  of 2 rounds, namely, the priliminaty contest and the final. The competition category is fashion jewelry, including but not limited to necklaces, earrings, rings and brooches;

3. Priliminaty Contest: Submit at least one set of the best recent original design works(preferably within one year) to the designated registration channel as required by the organizing committee. The panel of judges shall complete the priliminary round of review and select 40 shortlisted contestants; 

4. Final: Shortlisted contestants will be notified and receive a Design Assignment for the Final of the Forth China International Fashion Accessories Design Competition and shall carry out further designing and manufacturing according to the task statement. On this basis judges will select and determine the final winners of the compitition; 

5. Composition of judges: Academic leaders of well-known design colleges and universities at home and abroad, well-known jewelry designers, design directors of jewelry enterprises and fashion media figures. 

VI.  Details of Competition Participation

Priliminary Contest: 

1. Time of application and contribution: From June 24, 2020 to August 24, 2020 

2. Method of application and contribution: Online submission 

3. The preliminary contest specification: 

① Submission address: 

Official WeChat account of China International Fashion Accessories Design Competition 

gjsp.eeff.net 

art.cfw.cn/ds/zhenggaov589-1.html

② Submission requirements: Upload the file package through the above submission address, including the designed effect drawing, techniques picture, design concept and process description or product photo. Images should be in JPG format with a size of A3 (297mm×420mm) and less than 4000 pixels. 

③ The design style and the material are not limited, but design works of greater commercial value are recommended. 

④ The works should be original and with notable design concepts as well as a clear sense of the times and cultural characteristics; 

⑤ Contestants can collaborate and jointly participate in the competition. Cooperated works can only be registered as one unit, therefore it is suggested that the copyright and reward distribution right be agreed in advance to avoid divergence afterwards. 

⑥ Works contributed that do not meet the above requirements will be considered invalid. 

Final: 

1. Final time: Early December 2020 

2. Final form: The final selection requires contestants to make an on-site oral defense with their design sketches and physical works. 

3. Final venue: Xiamen, China (Subject to change with prior notice.) 

4. Final specification: 

① After entering the final, the shortlisted contestants will receive the Design Assignment for Final, which will have specific requirements on the theme, materials and other contents of the final. Shortlisted contestants should design and produce physical works according to the requirements of the task statement; 

② The transportation expenses of the contestants going to Xiamen will be paid by themselves. The accommodation expenses during the final will be covered by the organizing committee according to the official standard. 

VII. Competition Schedule 

 (The schedual above is subject to change with prior notice.) 

VIII. Encouragement

There will be 40 contestants selected to enter the final and compete for gold, silver and bronze awards. The details are as follows: 

Encouragement:

40 contestants shortlisted; Depending on the quality of works, there are possibilities of position vacancies: 

1 gold award winner with a bonus of RMB 50,000 and a Certificate 

1 silver award winner with a bonus of RMB 30,000 and a Certificate

1 bronze award winner with a bonus of RMB 10,000 and a Certificate

17 excellence award winners, with a Certificate for excellence award

Several excellent guidance award winners, with a Certificate for excellent guidance award

 (Before deadline of contribution on August 24th, teachers from colleges and universities who has recommended more than 20 students to successfully participate in the competition can apply for this award, which will be reviewed and evaluated by the organizing committee of the competition.) 

The Certificates for the above awards are jointly issued by China Fashion Association and Xiamen C&D Starlight Fashion & Cultural Creativity Co., Ltd.

 (Note: Bonuses are pre-tax.) 

IX. Notice to contestants 

1. All registration materials are not returned. Please keep your own copy; 

2. All entries must be original designs and must not be copied, imitated, purchased from others or submitted more than once, otherwise they would be regarded as invalid manuscript. 

3. The organizing committee reserves the right to perform, publish and exhibit the winning and selected works. In addition, it reserves the copyright of all the photos and videos of the entries created and performed by the designers. It also has the right to reproduce and use the photos and videos in any form without paying any copyright fee to the participants. The copyright of the final works belongs to both the participants and the organizers. 

4. Shortlisted contestants will sign an Agreement on Being Shortlisted for China International Accessory Design Competition. Those who do not sign the agreement will be deemed to automatically forfeit their qualifications for the final. (The agreement does not involve any premium program.) 

X. Competition Consultation: 

Contact:

Zhou Qi: +86 13681331265 

Li Simin: +86 15273883391‬ ‬‬

QQ group for consultation: 909647421 

Attachment: Profile of Hosts

China Fashion Association: China Fashion Association is a national social organization authorized and registered by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China. Founded in 1993, it is headquartered in Beijing with the English name of "China Fashion Association"("CFA" for short). China Fashion Association is a national, industrial and non-profit social organization constituted by clothing and fashion designers, professionals, well-known fashion brands, fashion media and model agencies voluntarily. The members of China Fashion Association are divided into individual members and unit members, totaling more than 2000 people (units). The main business activities include: biannual China International Fashion Week, annual China International University Student Fashion Week, continuing education and training for in-service professionals of various clothing design competitions and model competitions, as well as international exchanges and promotion of cross-border cooperation. 

Xiamen C&D Starlight Fashion & Cultural Creativity Co., Ltd.: Xiamen C&D Group Co., Ltd. is a state-owned investment enterprise established in December 1980. At present, the group has a registered capital of RMB 5 billion, total assets of over RMB 340 billion and an annual operating revenue of over RMB 330 billion. Its main business covers supply chain operation, real estate development, tourism and hotel, conference and exhibition industry, investment and other fields. In 2019, it was ranked the 277th among the Fortune "Global 500", the 71st among the top 500 enterprises of China, and the 39th among the top 500 service enterprises of China, and has successively been ranked the 1st among the top 100 enterprise groups in Fujian province for many years. 

Xiamen C&D Starlight Fashion & Cultural Creativity Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xiamen C&D Group, founded in 2016 based on the group layout of fashion and cultural industry, focusing on the operation of fashion and cultural creativity programs. Currently, it's running projects including Xiamen International Fashion Week and China International Fashion Accessories Design Competition.