The Taiwan Fashion Design Award (TFDA) competition, organized by the Industrial Development Administration (IDA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and executed by the Taiwan Textile Federation, has entered its 39th edition. This event serves as a global platform for emerging designers to showcase their talent, and a springboard for launch their professional careers. The competition will select 12 outstanding designers to advance, who will be given the opportunity to appear on the international stage of Taipei Fashion Week. To help the next generation of designers bridge the gap between fashion and the market, the competition has specifically set up awards such as "Best Use of Fabrics", "Best Pattern Making", and "Best Market Potential" to further stimulate the potential of innovative design and practicality. The first prize will be US$10,000, and the total prize money for the final will reach US$35,000.
The 2025 competition is open for submissions on the official website from now until June 30. Continuing the spirit of free creativity, the competition invites participants to explore diverse perspectives such as CREATIVITY, SUSTAINABILITY, FUNCTION and PERFORMANCE. Participants are encouraged to incorporate elements like cultural fusion, psychological insight, gender identity, spatial environment, and future trends, using innovative thinking to express keen insights into everyday life. With the rapid development of AI technology, the focus is now on combining fashion with intelligent design. Innovative methods such as pattern generation, 3D modeling of clothing styles, and 3D printing technology have attracted much attention. Submissions of forward-looking and creative works are sincerely welcomed to help shape the future of fashion.
This competition has long received strong support from leading companies. Special thanks are extended to Coddy Global Ltd., Fortune Industrial and Commercial Development Foundation, Lealea Enterprise Co., Ltd., Li Peng Enterprise Co., Ltd., Makalot Foundation, New Wide Enterprise Co., Ltd., and New Wide Garment Co., Ltd. for sponsoring the competition. Through close cooperation between industry, government, and academia, the competition provides a platform for the next generation of design talents to realize their creativity, while laying a solid foundation for elevating the industry.
Relevant registration and contest information:
Official website of Taiwan Fashion Design Award:
https://www.tfdaward.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TaiwanFashionDesignAward/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tfdaward/
【Contact Information】
Taiwan Textile Federation
Winnie Chen
TEL: +886-2-2336-7599 #18
e-mail: winniechen@textiles.org.tw
Yaohung Kuo
TEL: +886-2-2341-7251 #2965
e-mail: yaohung@textiles.org.tw
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