Collection: The 5th Fashion Illustration Drawing Awards 2022
Fida is proud to announce the 5th Global Fashion Illustration and Drawing Awards 2022. As we constantly strive for excellence and find new voices in the industry we aim to get the best visionaries to judge and oversee the competition.
This year, we will be selecting 1 extra winner under each category, from the student applications.
The 5 category award winners and 5 student winners will each receive prizes worth over £1000:
• 1 year of Fida membership
• a feature in next years’ Fible
Of the 5 category winners and 5 student winners, 1 artist will go forward to become the overall winner and will receive an additional prize of £2000 cash.
DEADLINE: 1st April 2022. 11.59 US EST.
Judges 2022
Chair
Patrick Morgan RCA - Tom Ford, LVMH, YSL, DIOR
Margot van Huijkelom - Fashion Artist
Poppy Waddilove - Bulgari, Rolex, Selfridges
Caroline Andrieu - LVMH, Nike, Nuits Sonores, Okko Hôtels, Paco Rabanne
Kasja Leanderson - Founder Agent & Artists
Eric Delecourt - Director Acid Gallery
Hossein Borojein - Givenchy, Lancôme, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès, YSL
Martha Zmponou - A Royal Society of Portrait Painter
Kariq - Japanese artist
Maxim Sergeev - Fashion Artist
Aurelia IsIimye - CEO Bleur Art Gallery
Ambassador judges
Nuno Da Costa
Audrey Schilt
Barbara Hulanicki CBE
Francesco Lo lacono
Massimo Casagrande
The awards are split into the following 4 categories plus a collaborative:
Artistic:
The Artistic Award welcomes entries from artists using traditional methods of fashion illustration and will be looking for examples of best practice. The artwork(s) for this award can represent anything inspired by fashion: designers, collections, fashion shows, advertisements, photos, personal fashion inspiration or your own representation of fashion. Fashion is your own interpretation of the world of clothes and culture.
Poetic:
The Poetic Award is about the rich stories in fashion and creating a narrative, this is open to the artists using mixed media, combining traditional and new technology together. The artworks for this award can represent anything inspired by fashion: designers, collections, fashion shows, advertisements, photos, personal fashion inspiration or your own representation of fashion. Fashion is your own interpretation of the world of clothes and culture.
Animatic:
The Animatic Award is open to the creative who likes to use moving image and film in their work, displaying a real understanding for timing and motion. You can use all techniques of film making from stop motion to classic film making with technology, including: photoshop, ipad, procreate, mixed reality or even cgi. The moving images for this award can represent anything inspired by fashion: designers, fashion collections, fashion shows, advertisements, photos, personal fashion inspiration or your own representation of fashion. Fashion is your own interpretation of the world of clothes and culture.
Historic:
The Historic Award is open to the creative using any technique they prefer to best represent Historic fashion Moments of the past or present. In a fast moving fashion industry, capturing the best moments in history or illustrating a behind the scenes image, helps to document these special times. Artists and image makers have captured collections and shows throughout history and some of the best image makers have been lucky to see these moments, as they happen. Documenting and translating these shows enables audiences to try to imagine the time, place and atmosphere. The artwork should try to reflect the mood of the fashion show.
Platonic:
The Platonic Award is all about creative collaboration, using any techniques they prefer to best represent fashion past or present. In a fast moving fashion industry, capturing the best moments in history. Artists and image makers have captured collections and shows throughout history and some of the best image makers have been lucky to see these moments, as they happen. Documenting and translating fashion enables audiences to try to imagine the time, place and atmosphere. The artwork should try to reflect the spirit of the fashion and represent the benefits of working together.Sign up to be seen by Industry
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.
Sign up to Fida Membership and take your career to the next level.
Not sure which Fida Membership is right for you?
See the options available below:
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!
Did you know... the Project Membership is our most popular membership?
Be Published by Fida
Sign up now to have your work published and promote yourself in Fida's fifth edition of 'The Fible'.
MEMBERS GET 20% OFF
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
LiveEventsArtist.com is a platform enabling creatives to showcase their work and be commissioned for VIP events, live activations and projects.
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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