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Want to be featured in Vogue India?

Last updated on: April 16, 2013 07:04 IST
The winner of Vogue Fashion Fund will feature in a fashion shoot in Vogue India

The winner will get to feature in a fashion shoot in Vogue India along with a one-year mentorship programme with an industry professional among other things. Read on

What

Leading fashion magazine Vogue India in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) is inviting applications from aspiring fashion designers in India for the Vogue Fashion Fund.

The judging panel will shortlist 20 designers at first from the entries, further narrowing this list down to top five finalists based on interviews and the creation of a special capsule collection.

One final winner will be chosen and announced at a celebratory event in October.

The winner of Vogue Fashion Fund will get the opportunity to feature in a fashion shoot in Vogue India along with a year-long business/creative/marketing mentorship with an industry professional.

The winner will also receive a grand cash prize, access to prominent platforms in the industry besides mentorship from Vogue alongside PR support and media coverage.

Who can apply

To apply for the Vogue Fashion Fund, you need to fulfill the following criteria

Have a degree or diploma in fashion/design from a recognised institute

Your collection has to have retailed in India for a minimum of two years and a maximum of 10 years

Participation in a solo / joint / group fashion show in at least one fashion week is a must

Should have received editorial or press coverage

Should have a production facility or should employ a team of professional staff

 Important date

The last date to send in your entries is April 30, 2013.