how to submit a design
Submit Clothing and Accessory Designs
Eligibility: Open to any university student(s) in the DMV area.
How much time will this take to complete?
Sign-up Form & Process Outlining: 15-30 minutes
Creation Stage: 5-10 hours
Final Submission Form: 30 minutes - 1 hour
Design Sign Up Application Fill out this document to acknowledge the judging criteria and briefly explain your design ideas. Email the document to gugreen@georgetown.edu
ALL Completed Designs DUE April 11th, 2024: Submit a finalized description and title of design
Design Collection (April 18th): Physical pieces will be collected and evaluated.
Model Run Through (April 20th): Preparatory sessions for the models.
Celia Ledón Acosta "How to make Repurposed Art" Workshop in White Gravenor (April 20th): Learn from the award winning designer!
Runway Show & Festival (April 21st): The grand finale where your creations will take center stage.
What might a submission look like?
Submissions are meant to showcase your personal and unique style. Keep in mind that the provided idea is just a starting point, and you are encouraged to interpret it in a way that resonates with your creativity.
Aqua Renewal
SAMPLE Theme: "Aqua Renewal"
Description:
"Aqua Renewal" is a fashion collection inspired by the pressing concern of ocean plastic pollution. This theme seeks to transform the narrative around discarded plastic bottles by showcasing their potential for beauty and renewal. The collection highlights the need for responsible consumption and recycling to protect our oceans.
Color Palette:
Oceanic Blues: Shades of deep blue and turquoise represent the vastness of the ocean, emphasizing the need to safeguard marine life.
Transparent Hues: Incorporating clear and translucent elements mirrors the transparency required in addressing plastic pollution.
Coral-inspired Accents: Pops of coral shades underscore the fragility of marine ecosystems and the urgency to preserve them.
Key Elements:
Upcycled Plastic Bottles: The collection features garments crafted from plastic bottles – showcasing the transformative power of sustainable fashion.
Wave-inspired Patterns: Textures and patterns reminiscent of ocean waves draw attention to the environmental issues threatening our seas while encouraging a sense of responsibility.
Sea Glass Accessories: Accessories made from recycled plastic bottle caps, resembling sea glass, symbolize the potential for beauty even in materials that once posed environmental threats.
Silhouettes:
The silhouettes echos the fluidity and movement of ocean waves, with a flowing dresses contrasted with the rigidity of upcycled plastic bottles.
Message:
"Aqua Renewal" communicates a powerful message about the transformative impact of sustainable fashion. By repurposing ocean plastic bottles into stylish garments, the collection urges individuals to reconsider their consumption habits and embrace the potential for renewal in materials that would otherwise harm our oceans. The fashion piece serves as a reminder that through conscious choices, we can contribute to the restoration and preservation of our precious marine ecosystems.