2019 “Dalian Cup” International Youth Fashion Design Contest


Contributions Wanted

“Dalian Cup” International Youth Fashion Design Contest (Dalian Cup for short) is an international fashion event jointly held by China Fashion Association and Dalian People’ Government, and the first fashion event in China, which enjoys higher popularity and authoritative influence at home and abroad, known as the cradle and incubator of Chinese fashion designers. 
Sponsors: China Fashion Association, Dalian People’ Government
Special supporters: Office of China (Dalian) International Garment &Textile Fair, Dalian Bureau of Industry and Information Technology
Organizer: Dalian Garment & Textile Association

I. Theme
Sharing our future
Sharing is a state of life and a future ecology;
Future means infinite possibilities and infinite imaginary space of design.
Fully develop the design concept of combining creativity and utility, use the integration of new technologies, materials and colors in a creative way to lead the future fashion, explore and express the future fashion ways with fashion language. 

II. Form
1. The academic group
Twenty entries will be selected. Collecting design works of student designers from academies of fashion design at home and abroad; entrants should be under 28; no limitation on nationality and region. 
2. The professional group
Ten entries will be selected. Collecting design works of designers from apparel enterprises and design studios, independent designers, and fashion enthusiasts at home and abroad; entrants should be under 45; no limitation on nationality and region. 

III. Requirements of works
1. In line with the theme of “sharing our future”, with distinct cultural characteristics of the times and utility;
2. Each group of entry should include 3 autumn-winter series fashion works based on the same concept, no limitation on men’s or women’s wear. Works should clearly indicate the target market and suitable occasions. 
3.The professional group must provide 1 design work with creative concepts and divergent thinking and 2 design works with commodity characteristics of combining creativity and utility; 
4. The academic group must provide 2 design work with creative concepts and divergent thinking and 1 design work with commodity characteristics of combining creativity and utility;
5. Works must have complete design structures, exquisite craftsmanship, complete accessories and perfect manifestation. 

IV. Awards
1.The academic group
Gold award: 1 person, subsidy RMB 50,000 (before tax) for design and production, trophy and certificate; qualification of special conference of Dalian Fashion Week;
Silver award: 1 person, subsidy RMB 20,000 (before tax) for design and production, trophy and certificate; qualification of special conference of Dalian Fashion Week;
Cooper award: 1 person, subsidy RMB 10,000 (before tax) for design and production, trophy and certificate; qualification of special conference of Dalian Fashion Week;
2.The professional group
Gold award: 1 person, subsidy RMB 50,000 (before tax) for design and production, trophy and certificate; qualification of special conference of Dalian Fashion Week;
Silver award: 1 person, subsidy RMB 20,000 (before tax) for design and production, trophy and certificate; qualification of special conference of Dalian Fashion Week;
Bronze award: 1 person, subsidy RMB 10,000 (before tax) for design and production, trophy and certificate; qualification of special conference of Dalian Fashion Week;

V. Payment for entrants
1. Subsidy for works
Each entry will be provided with RMB 2000 (before tax) for works design, except works which win subsidies of gold, silver and bronze awards. 
2. Traffic, board and lodging
Traffic subsidy: RMB 6,000 (before tax) per person in Europe and America, RMB 3,000 (before tax) per person in Asia, RMB 1,500 (before tax) per person in China; for traffic expense under RMB 1,500, subsidy will be paid according to actual expense. 
Board and lodging: The expenses of board and lodging for entrants to take part in the finals in Dalian will be born by the committee. 

VI. Schedule
1. Works collection: March 20 to June 20, 2019
2. Selection of preliminary contest: June 20 to June 25, 2019
3. Publicity of entrants: June 26 to July 02, 2019
4. Issuance of notices for entrance: July 05, 2019
5. Preparation of apparel: July 10 to September 01, 2019
6. Registration of entrants: September 05, 2019
7. Finals and awards: September 06, 2019

VII. Instructions
1. Closing date: June 20, 2019, subject to the date of courier or postmark. Time of finals: September 6, 2019, location: Dalian, China.
2. Entries must be original works that have not been published. If the works are reported to be suspected of being plagiaristic, when evidences are verified, the designers’ qualification will be canceled, and this vacancy will be filled by in order of scores. With publicity, undisputed works will enter the finals. 
3. The committee will issue notice for entrance in the form of mails or couriers and conclude the agreement. The agreement will be sent to oc@daliancup.com in the form of pictures. When signed by the entrants to confirm the participation. If entrants drop out halfway, this vacancy will be filled in order of scores. 
4. Each entry is limited to one designer. Please send the color effect drawing and the structural drawing (3 series of works), specification 27CM*40CM, and specification for fabric sample 5CM×5CM, design description (including the source of inspiration, design concept, popular and commercial elements) and the application form to the committee. 
5. Entrants should provide authentic and valid personal registration information (nationality, name, sex, contact address, telephone, fax, post code, email), 1 personal ID photo and 1 life photo; 
6. Model standard of men’s wear: height 185-190CM, chest circumference 103-106CM, waistline 76-83CM, hipline 90-100CM, Chinese shoe code 43 or 44; Model standard of women’s wear: height 177-180CM, chest circumference 84-86CM, waistline 60-65CM, hipline 88-92CM, Chinese shoe code 38 or 39 (40).
7. The sponsor has the right to publicize, publish, display and implant brands for all entries and awards; the final interpretation of the contest is reserved by the committee of 2019 “Dalian Cup” International Youth Fashion Design Contest.

VIII Contact information
Contact: Yang Chao 086-0411-84614885  13274113020
Email: oc@daliancup.com
Address: Room 308, Fushiya Marketing Center, Z28 Fashion Silicon Valley, No. 28 of Zhengong Street, Shahekou District, Dalian, Liaoning, Postcode: 116021
Attachment: Application form of 2019 “Dalian Cup” International Youth Fashion Design Contest

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