INTERNATIONAL FASHION CONTEST
WHY:
Leonard Foundation exists to reveal the true gospel of Jesus Christ and glorify Him through fashion.
HOW:
We stir fashion designers to use the Bible for their inspiration and, in turn, spark new fashion trends that make a positive impact on our culture.
WHAT:
We are sponsoring an international fashion competition that motivates and supports talented fashion designers to create God-inspired designs to be revealed to the press and buyers at DC Fashion Week in Washington DC in September 2018.
For more information please visit www.beautybygod.us
Submitted collections should be based on the theme of Genesis, The Creation of the World as described in the Bible.
PRIZES
‒ Participation in the Beauty by God fashion show at DC Fashion Week in Washington DC in September 2018.
‒ Finalists will work with Aleona Isakova, an experienced haute couture designer who has dedicated herself to educating designers in a God-honoring and non-exploitive way.
‒ Travel expenses will be borne by Leonard Foundation.
- There are NO FEES to enter the competition
PROCESS & DEADLINES
Round 1 – July 1 through November 30, 2017 – Applicants submit fashion sketches, photos for consideration.
Round 2 – December 7 through February 1, 2018 – Applicants selected from the first round submit their collection concept and six sketches costumes inspired by Bible book of Genesis.
Selection March 1, 2018 through March 15, 2018 – Four (4) finalists will be selected to present their collections on Fashion Week.
March 15, 2018 through July 15, 2018 – Four (4) finalists will create capsule collections - 5-7 looks inspired by Bible book of Genesis.
July 16, 2018 - July 23, 2018 - Finalists submit photos and video of ready costumes inspired by Bible book of Genesis (5-7 looks)
September 15, 2018 - Finalists will arrive to Washington DC with capsule collections inspired by Bible book of Genesis (5-7 looks) for Fashion Show rehearsal.
September 21-24, 2018 – All four collections will be shown together during the Fashion Adventure – Beauty by God fashion show at DC Fashion Week in Washington, DC.
‒ The cost of fabrics and other supplies used to develop a collection will be borne by the applicant.
JUDGING
Collections will be evaluated by a panel on the following four criteria:
‒ Purity and righteousness
‒ Beauty and freshness
‒ Modernity and innovation
‒ Mastery and quality
For more information, please contact Aleona Isakova
