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2023 Emerging Designer Application
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Examples: - Your fashion interests and training background - Why you are interested in participating in GFW - A brief description of your brand and inspiration - Any local, regional, national or international press received
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Why do you feel that we should select you as one of the Emerging Designers for GFW 2023?
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When did you begin as a Designer?
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Have you previously studied or are you currently studying at a fashion program? If so, please indicate where.
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Where does your fashion inspiration come from?
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What Fashion Shows if any have you participated in?
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What are your hopes for your career in fashion and how do you feel GFW can help you achieve this?
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Have you participated in GFW before? If so, what has your experience been like and why would you like to return for another season?
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Describe, in detail, your concept for your five piece 2023 collection you are planning to show for GFW.
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Please list sizing, height and number of male/female models you prefer should you be selected to participate in 2023.
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I understand that if I am selected to participate as a 2023 Emerging Designer, I will design a 5 piece collection along with 1 design for this year's theme for a total of 6 designs.
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*Theme to be emailed upon selection.
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Please provide at least four photos of your previous work, including but not limited to your most recent collection or designs.
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Please attach a professional, high resolution headshot to be used in our 2023 program should you be selected as one of the 2023 Emerging Designers.
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I understand that there is a $50 non-refundable application fee and if I am selected there will be an additional $150 Designer/Production fee?
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Designer/Production fee will include two show tickets for you and a guest Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd.
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I have read the Emerging Designer FAQ, am available for all required dates and meet all of the requirements listed.
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Fitting Dates: February 18/19, 2023, March- March 26, 2023, April 16, 2023; Show/Rehearsal Dates: April 20-22, 2023. All fittings are not mandatory, but available to you should you need.
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I understand that I will not be contacted or receive notification if I am selected until applications have closed on February 5, 2023.
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*Notifications will be sent by February 11, 2023 for those selected.
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