Collection: Fida 7th Fashion Illustration and Drawing Awards 2023
The awards are split into the following 4 categories:
Fame & Fortune
The rise of the celebrity and the visionary brand ambassador has been accelerated since the introduction of social media. In a world of mass media and a desire to be famous, the topic for this category is looking to illustrate what fame looks like today. A movie star, musician, director, artist, designer, professional athlete, influencer, photographer.
Over the years magazines, media, television and film have all raised the profile of people to super stardom. We want you to capture this artwork as an illustration, digital image, painting, sculpture, CGI, collage or any other medium you prefer.
You can draw special fashion moments, Oscar Awards, film stills, television/media, magazine covers, plays, moments in history (Super Bowl halftime performances), etc.
Century of the Selfie
In this award, we want you to turn the camera round and focus on the self, look at the creator not the sitter. Throughout history artists have made self-portraits and, through the process, found a new meaning to image making and self-exploration.
In your artwork you can be graphic, abstract, hyper realistic, expressionistic, unrealistic or even superficial. The work could be adventurous, looking at contemporary portraits, from avatars to emojis or digital versions. We want you to push the boundaries of how the self-portrait can be a journey of self-evaluation and modes of spiritual self-adventure.
Digital futures
For this award, we are looking for digital image makers pushing technology to a space relevant to the modern day, where creatives enter into the contemporary fashion world through garment construction, styling and brand promotion.
We are open to see work from software builders, app developers, AI creatives, NFT artists, startups, cloth simulators, computer scientists, world builders, game developers and digital directors to share their universes, giving us a view into their mind.
Culture Vulture
The artist today is constantly switched on, looking at and absorbing the world around them. In these awards, we want to see how advertising impacts and influences youth, culture, environmental spaces, brands, products, consumerism, and both local and global surroundings. The goal is to document these trends, through any mode of image making from analogue to digital, looking at both people and location, including documentary illustrators, visual artists, urban artists and graffiti creators. Looking at how they communicate with the world today, and how it informs their practice. Artists of inspiration include Daniel Arsham, Jean Michel Basquiat, Tom Sachs, Banksy, Virgil Abloh and Keith Haring. Appropriating from the luxury world, the high street store or even convenience shop, this challenge is for all modern day image makers who might like to disrupt, deconstruct or deface modern images of today. The documentary artist who prefers to draw the world they live in and illustrate rather than photograph the moment.
Judges
Martyn Roberts - CEO Fashion scout London Fashion Week New Gen. 103k followers Instagram LFW - 519k followers
Alwyn Hunt - Adobe. 1.4m followers. The Rookies - 63.7k followers
Silvano - Creative director Printemps. 528k followers
Stephane Manel - Fashion Illustrator. 17.9k followers
Rosie Mcguiness - Fashion Illustrator. 37.9k followers
Caroline Tomlinson - Fashion Illustrator. 21.7k followers
Dahren Davey - Fashion illustrator. 13.8k followers
Josh Marshall - Digital Illustrator. 4.5k followers
Xevi Sola - Artist. 18k followers
Kate Mason - Chairwoman The Royal Society of Designers
Nadia Coolrista - 39k
Giulia Bartolomei - Bottega Veneta (Women’s SLG Worldwide Merchandising Manager presso
Bonnie Lo: G F Smith
Ambassador/Judges
Nuno Da Costa - Fashion Illustrator - 36.5k followers
Francesco Lo Iacono - 54.2k followers
Connie Lim - 60.3k followers
Joanna layla- 10.1k followers
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Taking part in the Illustrating series
Fida has created the 'Illustrating Fashion' series, where illustrators, artists and image makers have the opportunity to showcase their artwork.
Each month we will be inviting artists to illustrate a different brand, capturing the essence and the philosophy of the designer.
What you will need to submit:
- A drawing or series of illustrations about past or present collections, favourite moments throughout the brand's history, etc.
- You can also share a recording of the work being created with a short reel or recording of the work in progress, whether using pen/paint and paper or an iPad.
What will I get in return:
- Every artist that submits work can attend the live review via Zoom, and receive feedback.
- The best 5 artworks will be promoted on the Fida Worldwide website and social media, plus email campaign, sharing to our network of over 50k.
A selection of artists will also:
- Be offered the opportunity to be featured in the 'Illustrating Fashion' E-magazine
- Be offered the opportunity to be featured in the annual fashion illustration book - The Fible
- Be offered the opportunity to draw live at LFW x Fashion Scout
Link to Zoom talk and information about where to submit artwork will be provided after you purchase your application.
FREE FOR ALL PROJECT, EDUCATION & EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS - CLICK TO LEARN MORE.
Members enter for free and can submit as many images as they like.
For more information : info@fidaworldwide.com
Showcase your Portfolio
FIDA's philosophy of lifting creativity is at the heart of our membership offerings, with the goal of giving artists opportunities to create and showcase industry-ready content while building up their skills and audience in a highly competitive global market.
These memberships are suitable for creatives working as fashion artists and illustrators, or those who want to learn about fashion illustration and create a strong portfolio, or even those simply with a love of drawing and creating images for fashion.
Whether you want to learn about fashion illustration, gain experience of working on an industry brief, build your portfolio or promote your work, there is something for everyone.
All members get a 20% discount code off all Fida products and membership renewals.
Fida is an online platform, so content can be enjoyed at your own pace and you can participate from anywhere in the world.
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Portfolio Membership - the right choice if you don't have time to get involved with projects and are just looking to build your online presence with an online portfolio.
Project Membership - an online portfolio plus free unlimited access to all the Fida industry projects and the Illustrating Fashion Series throughout the year.
Student Portfolio Membership - the right choice if you don't have time to get involved with projects and are just looking to build your online presence with an online portfolio.
Student Project Membership - an online portfolio plus free unlimited access to all the Fida industry projects and the Illustrating Fashion Series throughout the year.
Education Membership - this is perfect for those wanting to learn more about fashion illustration and gain knowledge of the industry through lessons, projects and talks. Includes a Commercial Fashion Illustration Course.
No matter where you are in your creative journey, there is a package to help you on your pathway. Sign up today!
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Be Published by Fida
Sign up now to have your work published and promote yourself in Fida's fifth edition of 'The Fible'.
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The Fible celebrates the best in fashion illustration today, and is looking to promote your skills and abilities to the fashion and creative industries. The Fible 5 is waiting to showcase artists just like you, who want to invest in their future.
The Fible will feature top fashion illustrators, judges, speakers, interviewees and artists from the awards, projects and collaborations throughout the year. This is an opportunity for both artists and brands to book their place and be a part of this book.
If you want to take the next step in your career and see your work published, alongside other leading fashion illustrators, book your place in The Fible 5 today.
Sign up to promote your artwork and you will receive the following*:
- Your work promoted in The Fible 5, along with contact details of your choice.
- A printed copy of the book (if you sign up for 1 page or more)**.
- A digital copy of the book to share with potential clients/commissioners, friends and family.
- Your work showcased on The Fible.com.
- Your work shared with Fida's database of creatives and commissioners (over 45K)
"The Fible sits proudly on my desk" Alberta Ferretti
"A Wonderful Book" David Bamber, Tom Ford
"Love it!" Marcus Batuecas, Lacoste Marketing Manager
"The Fible is a Must have!" Fashionunited.com
The Fible 5 is open for all brands to enter an advertisement page/spread.
The Fible 5 will be distributed globally to major industry commissioners with support from businesses and industry-leading fashion brands.
By purchasing a space in the Fible 5, you will be able to showcase a selection of your work and share your contact details, so that commissioners can contact you directly.
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Join our education programme
The Education Membership is perfect for those wanting to learn more about fashion illustration and art, build a portfolio and gain knowledge of the industry through lessons, projects and talks.
Fida is an online platform, so content can be enjoyed at your own pace and you can participate from anywhere in the world.
What is included in the Education Membership?
- Pre-recorded Commercial Fashion Illustration Course - a total of 16 hours, more info below this list.
- Access to Fida Talks - live and pre-recorded online talks. Listen to Fida talks from a wide range of creatives in the fashion illustration industry, sharing their wisdom of working in the field.
- Free Unlimited access to all the Fida industry projects throughout the year.
- ADDED BONUS FOR EDUCATION MEMBERS - Plus free access to the 'Illustrating Fashion' Series, monthly projects.
- Access to Fida Space - a private online community where artists can keep abreast of projects, share info about the industry, get support or ask about pricing, materials, upcoming events, etc.
- An online portfolio on Fida Members' Club (see below for full details about the portfolio).
- Receive a free Start Up Package on www.liveeventsartist.com allowing you to advertise yourself for live event work.
- Portfolios regularly promoted on www.fidaworldwide.com, through email campaigns and on Instagram.
- Discount code to get 20% off all Fida products and membership renewals.
Who is this suitable for?
This membership is suitable for students or creatives wanting to get info fashion arts, including fashion illustrators and artists, commercial artists, fashion designers, product designers, amateurs, beauty designers, costume designers, film designers, graphic designers, visual communicators, editorial artists, advertising artists, character designers, game artists and more.
Become a Live Event Artist
Become a Live Event Artist
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If you want to be showcased check out the different offerings available to live event artists:
Startup Package is a simple offering to showcase 1 image of your work and create an opportunity to be commissioned.
Deluxe Package is a way to showcase up to 5 rotating images, to get live event work. This also includes links to all social media and websites.
Corporate Package is a full package containing up to 10 images or 5 videos, with a description of the company/artist/brand and links to all social media and website platforms for you or your brand to get live event work and commissions.
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