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Best Illustrated Digital Fashion Design Award – FIDA 12th Awards
Best Illustrated Digital Fashion Design Award – FIDA 12th Awards
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Submit your best fashion editorial illustration and gain recognition on an international stage. This award celebrates creativity, storytelling, and style in fashion-focused narratives. Winners receive global exposure.
Every single submission will be shown on our dedicated FIDA awards platform and will also be entered into the People's Choice Vote.
About This Award:
The Best Illustrated Fashion Editorial Award recognises outstanding artwork created for magazines, campaigns, promotional editorials, or independent projects. This category celebrates illustrators who capture the mood, narrative, and visual language of fashion culture in imaginative and powerful ways. Whether it’s high fashion spreads, conceptual campaigns, or stylish fashion portraits, this award highlights innovation and editorial flair.
What You Can Use:
Entries are welcome across a wide range of analogue and digital methods, including:
- Analogue: pencil, ink, gouache, watercolour, mixed media, collage
- Digital: iPad & Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or other digital software
- Hybrid approaches: traditional illustration refined digitally or mixed techniques
Key Details:
- Open to all artists worldwide (members & non-members)
- Entries can be commissioned, published, unpublished, or personal projects
- Submit work online, no need to send originals.
- Judged by an esteemed international panel of industry experts
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New for 2026 – Every Artist Gets Featured
Every artist submitting work for the 12th Awards will be featured on our dedicated FIDA AWARDS platform throughout the event. Your website and/or social media links will also be included, creating extra visibility and promotional opportunities.
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New for 2026 – The People’s Vote
For the first time in the FIDA Awards, all submitted artwork will be featured online for the public to view and vote for their favourite artist. Share your entry with followers, friends and family and encourage them to vote.
Prizes for each Category Winner:
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Exclusive feature at London Fashion Week. Each category winner will have their work featured at a curated exhibition at LONDON FASHION WEEK
- Global showcase and International promotion across FIDA’s digital and social platforms, and email campaign
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A dedicated winner’s feature on the FIDA Worldwide website.
Important Information
The FIDA Awards celebrates original work.
AI-generated artwork will not be accepted, and artists may be asked to provide proof of creation.
Important Dates:
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Final submission deadline: Sunday 6th December 2026, 11:59 PM EST
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Long List Announcement: Tuesday 8th December 2026
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Short List Announcement: Friday 11th December 2026
- Voting for People's Vote Closes: Thursday 17th December 2026, 11:59 PM EST
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Winner's Announcement: Friday 18th December 2026
Why Enter:
The Best Illustrated Fashion Editorial 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 receive a curated showcase at London Fashion Week, a feature across the FIDA platforms, and a winner's interview on the FIDA website to give you continued exposure long after the prize announcement.
12th FIDA Award Judges
We’re delighted to welcome a talented panel of creatives to judge this year’s awards, each bringing their own unique perspective and expertise to the artworks.
👉 Apply now for the Best Illustrated Fashion Editorial Award and take the first step towards global recognition.
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