COMPETITION CALENDAR

COMPETITION CALENDAR

NOTE: The votes of the Internet users will have been counted before August 22, 2021 (for the selection phases only).

August 23, 2021 - August 27, 2021

Meeting of the participants within the selected universities to launch the selection phases of the competition.

Reading the conditions of participation, opportunities linked to participation.

Accompaniment offered to all participants.

Preliminary classification based on the votes of Internet users.

Vote of fashion designers

Jury duty (two groups of jurors) to evaluate the participants' portfolios.

Assignment of points by the jurors.

Ideas for the quarter-final collection are already being prepared

August 30, 2021 - August 31, 2021

Meeting of the Jurors in relation to the points awarded to participants (Report of the Jurors on the selection phases)

Consolidation of votes from the selection phases (Internet users + fashion designers + jurors)

September 1, 2021 - September 3, 2021

Dissemination of participants' overall results

Dissemination of participant rankings (by city)

List of quarterfinalists distributed and issuance of invitation to those who will take part

Non-finalists are invited to a conference to be held on September 6 and 7, 2021.

September 6, 2021 - September 7, 2021

Conference with non-finalists (E-commerce Solution Conference)

Quarterfinals: September 13, 2021 - October 1, 2021 (Quarterfinals: preparation of collections)

Quarterfinals begin (September 13, 2021)

Meeting with the respective groups of participants and assignment of missions to get through the quarter-final phase. 

All the preparation of the collections will take place on our premises. It will be possible for them to make their patterns, preparatory drawings, and all other necessary tasks between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. every day (except weekends). They will have to leave all the material and elements produced during this phase on site at the end of each day. If a candidate has completed the preparations, he or she will be allowed to begin production of his or her collection earlier.

The finalists will work on the following:

Choose a Half-Collection to Produce (Winter, Summer, Autumn or Spring).

Research & Study of Trends.

Technical Data Sheet & Quotation.

Colour & Quantity of Fabrics to Use.

Identification of All Materials to be used (Fabrics & accessories).

Models, Samples & Sizing.

Examination of Samples

October 4, 2021 - October 16, 2021 (Quarterfinals: production and jury duty)

October 4, 2021 - October 6, 2021:

During this period, participants will complete the production of their collection with the help of professionals on site.

Human models will be used for samples.

Photographers will take pictures of these samples

October 7, 2021 - October 16, 2021:

Diffusion of these collections on the competition's website & social networks

Broadcasting of live events (all 10 sites and 1320 social media platforms including YouTube)

Quarter Finals A and B: Week of October 4 to 10, 2021

Quarter Finals C and D: Week of October 11 to 16, 2021

Opening of votes from Internet users

Passing of participants before juries

Assignment of points by jurors

Counting the votes of jurors, fashion designers and Internet users

Ranking of participants, Announcement of results and general dissemination of results

Invitation is issued to Semi-Finalists

Invitation is issued non-finalists to attend conference on e-commerce opportunity offered by the Co.

October 18, 2021 - October 20, 2021

Meeting with non-finalists (E-commerce Solution Conference)

November 1, 2021 - November 21, 2021 Semi-finals, preparation of collections

All the preparation of the collections will take place on our premises. It will be possible for them to make their patterns, preparatory drawings, and all other necessary tasks between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. every day (except weekends). They will have to leave all the material and elements produced during this phase on site at the end of each day. If a candidate has completed the preparations, he or she will be allowed to begin production of his or her collection earlier.

The finalists will work on the following points:

Choose a full men’s /woman’s collection to Produce (Winter, Summer, Autumn or Spring).

Research & Study of Trends.

Technical Data Sheet & Quotation.

Colour & Quantity of Fabrics to Use.

Identification of All Materials to be used (Fabrics & accessories).

Models, Samples & Sizing.

Examination of Samples

NB: Details of surprised and specific tasks are not given in this agenda. Participants will be required to perform other tasks leading to the presentation of their collection, those will be awarded points as well

November 22, 2021 - November 27, 2021 (Semi-finals - production of collections and programs)

During this period, participants will complete the production of their collection with the help of professionals on site (from November 22, 2021 to November 24, 2021).

Human models will be used for samples.

Photographers will take pictures of these samples

Diffusion of these collections on the competition's website & social networks

Broadcasting of live events: (Results of A & B, C & D from quarterfinals)

November 22 to November 27, 2021

Opening of votes from Internet users

Passing of participants before juries

Assignment of points by fashion designers and jurors

Counting of votes (Internet users, fashion designers, jurors)

Ranking of participants and hand-delivery of invitations for e-commerce support.

November 29, 2021 - November 30, 2021

Meetings with non-finalists for e-commerce support

Sending out invitations for the finalists

Semi-finals debriefing meetings

General dissemination of results from semi-finals

November 29, 2021 - December 17, 2021 (Grand Final - Preparation of the collections)

Meeting with the finalists and acceptance of their mission (November 29, 2021)

All the preparation of the collections will take place on our premises. It will be possible for them to make their patterns, preparatory drawings, and all other necessary tasks between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. every day (except weekends). They will have to leave all the material and elements produced during this phase on site at the end of each day. If a candidate has completed the preparations, he or she will be allowed to begin production of his or her collection(s) earlier.

The finalists will work on the following points:

Choose a full man’s/ women’s Collection and a half boy’s/ girl’s collection to Produce (Winter, Summer, Autumn or Spring).

Research & Study of Trends.

Technical Data Sheet & Quotation.

Colour & Quantity of Fabrics to Use.

Identification of All Materials to be used (Fabrics & accessories).

Models, Samples & Sizing.

Examination of Samples

20 December 2021 - 25 December 2021

During this period, participants will complete the production of their collection with the help of professionals on site (from December 20, 2021 to December 22, 2021).

Human models will be used for samples.

Photographers will take pictures of these samples

Diffusion of these collections on the competition's website & social networks

Opening of votes from Internet users

Broadcasting live event:

Live event will be broadcast on 10 company’s websites, and 1320 social media platforms in 22 countries.