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Best Emerging Talent Award – Fida 11th Awards

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Step into the spotlight and showcase your creativity as a rising star. This award celebrates the next generation of illustrators and fashion artists, offering a global platform to launch your career. Winners receive over £3,000 in prizes plus international recognition.

About This Award:

For current students and creatives who have graduated in the last 5 years.

The Best Emerging Talent Award is designed to highlight new voices and fresh perspectives in fashion art and illustration. Open to students, early-career creatives, and anyone looking to establish themselves in the industry, this award recognises potential, originality, and a unique artistic vision.

It is the perfect opportunity for up-and-coming talent to be seen by leading commissioners, agents, and industry experts worldwide.

What You Can Use:
Submissions can be created using any technique or medium, including:

Analogue tools: pencil, ink, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, or collage
Digital tools: Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator, iPad, Wacom, Clo3D
Hybrid methods: traditional sketching refined digitally

Key Details:

Open to new and emerging artists worldwide - submissions welcome from current students and creatives who have graduated in the last 5 years.
Work can be published, unpublished, student-led, or personal projects
Submissions must be uploaded as high-quality images (no physical delivery required)
Judged by an esteemed panel of global fashion industry leaders

Prizes for each Winner:

Over £3,000 in value including:
2 years of Project Membership
Global showcase and main feature in the 11th Awards Virtual Exhibition & E-Book
Winning entry published in The Fible (Fida’s global annual)
A dedicated winner’s feature on the Fida Worldwide website
International promotion across Fida’s digital and social platforms, and email campaigns.

Important Dates:

Final submission deadline: Sunday 2nd November 2025, 11:59 PM EST
Long List Announcement: Friday 7th November 2025
Short List Announcement: Friday 14th November 2025
Winners & Commendations: Friday 21st November 2025 (Virtual Event)

Why Enter:
The Emerging Talent Award is your chance to break through and be recognised at an international level. With access to industry experts and unparalleled exposure, this award is the ideal launchpad for building a career in fashion art and illustration. The winner will also receive a curated, global showcase through the virtual exhibition, will be interactive and shareable, to give you continued exposure long after the prize announcement.

Award Judges

Filippo Grazioli – Creative Director, Missoni
Filippo Grazioli, Creative Director at Missoni, brings his visionary approach to fashion and illustration to the panel. With years of experience shaping the visual identity of one of the world’s most iconic fashion houses, Filippo evaluates work with a focus on innovation, creativity, and brand storytelling.

Patrick Cox - Doors of Perception

Patrick Cox is a celebrated Canadian-British shoe designer known for his bold, innovative, and often unconventional approach to footwear. Rising to prominence in the 1990s, he became famous for his signature loafers and playful, fashion-forward designs that blended luxury with street style. Cox launched his label Patrick Cox Wannabe in 1993, which quickly became a global success and a symbol of ‘90s fashion culture. Over his career, he has collaborated with major fashion houses, designed costumes for stage and screen, and continued to influence the industry with his fearless creativity and boundary-pushing vision.

Doors of Perception is Patrick Cox’s visionary fashion and footwear brand born from personal transformation on Ibiza. After a celebrated career designing the iconic Wannabe loafers, Cox embraced psychedelic therapy and moved to the Balearic island to rediscover creative purpose. The result is “entheogenic apparel,” a collection of ethical, sustainably produced garments—from embroidered jackets and sweatshirts to sandals—infused with mystical motifs like eyes, mushrooms, and disco elements . Crafted in collaboration with local artisans, each limited-edition piece offers a soulful, symbolic escape through fashion.

Jim Turner – Editor-in-Chief, Flaunt Magazine
Jim Turner leads the editorial direction at Flaunt Magazine, one of the most influential voices in contemporary fashion and culture. His expertise in fashion imagery, editorial styling, and emerging trends provides invaluable insight into the intersection of art, illustration, and media.

Stefano Carminati – Art Director, Wired Magazine
Stefano Carminati, Art Director at Wired Magazine, is renowned for his ability to blend technology, design, and visual communication. Stefano brings a keen eye for composition, style, and originality, ensuring the awarded work resonates both aesthetically and conceptually.

Anthony McGrath – Course Leader at UAL (LCF) & Founder, Clothes-Make-the-Man.com
Anthony McGrath is a respected educator and industry innovator, guiding the next generation of fashion illustrators at the University of the Arts London (London College of Fashion). As founder of Clothes-Make-the-Man.com, he brings expertise in fashion, illustration, and personal branding.

Rita Bressani Doldi – Founder & Creative Culinary Director, Intermezzo Catering and Events
Rita Bressani Doldi combines creativity and precision in the culinary arts, bringing an imaginative and aesthetic perspective to judging illustration and design. Her experience in creating visually stunning experiences translates seamlessly to evaluating artistic excellence.

Cosimo Ippolito – Managing Director, Sartoria Rea
Cosimo Ippolito leads Sartoria Rea, a design and tailoring powerhouse known for craftsmanship and attention to detail. Cosimo’s understanding of fashion, fabric, and form adds a practical and technical lens to the judging panel.

Franck Lopez – Hermès
Franck Lopez, representing Hermès, brings decades of luxury fashion expertise to the awards. His insight into high-end fashion, design innovation, and the art of storytelling ensures that entries are evaluated with the highest standards of craftsmanship and creativity.

Anthony Brownless – Founder, Arts Thread
Anthony Brownless founded Arts Thread to connect emerging creative talent with industry opportunities. His extensive knowledge of illustration, portfolio presentation, and global creative networks ensures that the awards recognise both skill and potential.

Martyn Roberts & Biljana Ljubicic – Founders, Fashion Scout
Martyn Roberts and Biljana Ljubicic are the visionaries behind Fashion Scout, a platform dedicated to nurturing emerging fashion designers. Their expertise in spotting new talent and understanding contemporary fashion trends makes them invaluable contributors to the judging panel.

👉 Apply now for the Best Emerging Talent Award and take the first step towards global recognition.

The Fida 11th Awards are made possible with the support of our incredible sponsors and partners, whose commitment to creativity and innovation helps us celebrate talent from around the world.

A special thank you to:

Lumii Design – pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling
Intermezzo Catering & Events – bringing creativity to life through unforgettable experiences
Arts Thread – connecting the next generation of creatives with global opportunities
Fashion Scout – discovering and promoting the world’s most exciting fashion talent
Sartoria Rea – Excellence in design and craftsmanship
LiveEventsArtist.com – championing artists for live event experiences worldwide