The Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS, in collaboration with EU Member States in Nigeria and the Fashion Academy Abuja, invites young Nigerian designers to participate in their fashion competition tagged ‘Afro-Euro Runway’. This competition feeds into the theme of this year’s Europe Day Celebration – ‘European Year of Skills’. It aims to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, key values for Africa and Europe.
The competition offers an excellent platform for designers to showcase their collections, promote their brands, and network with industry professionals, the European Union, and its Member States, as well as connect with fashion enthusiasts. Designers are expected to create collections inspired by the theme, which can be interpreted in various ways, including a particular era, culture, or style.
WORTH
- Eight finalists will be selected to participate in the Fashion Runway Show/Awards Ceremony in Abuja on 16 June 2023, with all expenses covered for non-Abuja residents.
- The European Union will provide logistics support such as backstage facilities, space for shortlisted participants to exhibit and sell their collections, and professional photography and videography.
ELIGIBILITY
The selection criteria for participation in the competition include;
- The professionalism, uniqueness, and quality of collections, as well as the relevance of the collections to the theme.
- The show will feature models of different beauty standards, ages, disabilities, gender and body types. Applicants must be Nigerian citizens living in the country between the ages of 18 and 40 years.
- Judges will consider design, aesthetics, creativity, originality, inclusivity, and ability to interpret the theme (Afro-Euro) and previous works.
DEADLINE: May 20th, 2023.
To apply and for more information, apply here.
