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2026 Emerging Designer Application
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Why do you feel that we should select you as one of the Emerging Designers for GFW 2026?
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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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Who is your target customer and why?
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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 2026 collection you are planning to show for GFW.
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Theme of your Collection
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Name of Collection
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Submission Design Style
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I understand that all models must be selected from the GFW Model Roster.
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Please list sizing, height and number of male/female models you prefer should you be selected to participate in 2026.
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I understand that I am not allowed to bring my own hair+makeup team. All hair+makeup artists must audition through the GFW selection process and be a part of the official GFW Backstage Team.
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*Should you have specific artists you would like to use, please encourage them to complete a Hair + Makeup Application.
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I understand that if I am selected as a
2026 Emerging Designer
, I will create a
five-piece collection
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one design inspired by this year’s theme,
La Dolce Vita- an Italian Summer,
for a total of
six designs.
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*Five-piece collection
will walk on
Friday, July 23
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one themed design (
La Dolce Vita
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Saturday, July 25
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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 2026 program should you be selected as one of the 2026 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 $250 Designer/Production fee due on 4/21 if selected?
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Designer/Production fee will include two show tickets for you and a guest Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25.
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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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May 9th- Orientation + 1st Fittings (1:15-2:15PM) June 7- 2nd Fittings + Sketches Due July 19- Final Fittings - Optional- only if needed. July 23- Clothing Drop off @ 3PM & Rehearsal July 24- Interviews at 4:00PM + Competition (5 Looks) July 25- Theme Look + Winner Announced
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I understand that I will not be contacted or receive notification if I am selected until applications have closed on April 30, 2026.
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*Notifications will be sent by May 1, 2026 for those selected.
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I am also interested in participating in showing in the Upcycle/Recycle Show at Spring Fest on May 9, 2026.
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*Two Looks designed from recycled or upcycled clothing.
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