Competition entry includes participation in your chosen category, plus x1 full-day access to The Creative Edit Event   

Theme : REWORKED: Give It Another Life

Deconstruct it. Rework it. Reinvent it.

Fashion is constantly evolving and the future of the industry demands designers who can think creatively about what already exists.

For this live challenge, competitors will be asked to upcycle and transform an existing garment or textile item into a new signature fashion piece.

Your starting piece might be simple, unwanted or outdated. Your challenge is to completely rethink it.

Time Allowed:

4hrs

You must bring:

• Your own sewing machine and/or construction equipment
• Basic sewing and textile tools
• Any additional fabrics, trims, fastenings or embellishments you wish to incorporate
• Any specialist equipment required for your chosen techniques

Pre-construction of the final design is not permitted.

Competition Objective:

Create   one wearable fashion piece   by transforming an existing garment or textile item through upcycling techniques. A selection of garments will be provided on the day.

Competitors should demonstrate their ability to take something existing and gi ve it a new identity, purpose or aesthetic.

Your final piece could explore:

• Deconstruction and reconstruction
• Creative cutting and shaping
• Layering and textile manipulation
• Embellishment and surface design
• Combining contrasting fabrics or garments
• Visible construction and exposed detailing
• Repurposing unexpected materials
• Creative styling and finishing

There is   no set aesthetic. Your work can be minimal, experimental, streetwear, couture-inspired, conceptual or commercial.

We want to see your creative identity.

Your final piece:

By the end of the three hours, you should present:

One completed wearable upcycled fashion piece

Your work should demonstrate a clear transformation from its original form and show thoughtful consideration of:

Design • Construction • Creativity • Sustainability • Finish

Competitors will also give a   short explanation of their concept and transformation to   the judging panel.

Judging Criteria:

• Creativity & Originality
• Technical Execution
• Theme Interpretation: Transformation & Upcycling
• Designs & Wearability
• Overall Presentation & Finish

We’re not looking for the most expensive materials or the most complicated garment. We’re looking for creative thinking, resourcefulness and transformation. Take something overlooked and show us what it could become.

Old materials. New thinking. Your signature.

Click   HERE   to observe the competition rules