FIDM Special Projects

exclusively for FIDM students

CURRENT EVENTS

FIDM x FIT:MATCH Special Project

Take part in this exciting new Special Project collaboration with FIT:MATCH!

Apply HERE by February 1, 2023

THE CHALLENGE

Create a short video that tells your unique story and sketch an outfit for the new FIT:MATCH app for the chance to win $100! This quick and fun project is open to all FIDM students!

INFO SESSION

📆 Wednesday, January 25th

📍 Room 500

⏱️ 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

📨 Contact Melissa Kehoe with any questions: mkehoe@fidm.edu

The Sustainable Project x Contingenci

Learn more about The Sustainable Project’s newest collaboration with Contingenci.

THE CHALLENGE

Students will be challenged to prototype a new pet or pet owner accessory from deadstock materials, and create a corresponding marketing campaign. Apply individually or as a team. Open to all FIDM students!

INFO SESSIONS

📆 Monday, Jan 9th & Thursday Jan 12th

📍 Via Zoom Link

⏱️ 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

📨 Contact Melissa Kehoe with any questions: mkehoe@fidm.edu

HOW TO APPLY

Watch the informational video HERE
Complete the Application Form HERE
Submit Application Form and materials HERE

The COTTON ENTREPRENEUR

Develop a Special Project with Cotton Incorporated, perfect for your Resume & Digital portfolio!

THE CHALLENGE

Featuring Guest Speakers: Alexander Andronescu, Head Designer at Alex of Arabia & Lynn Branelly, Costume Designer & Wardrobe Stylist, founders of Sewn Adaptive, Sewing & Alterations. No experience necessary, open to all majors.

📆 Info Session Tuesday, Jan 10th

📍 FIDM Main Campus, Room 500

⏱️ 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM

📑 Application Due January 24th

📨 Contact Melissa Kehoe with any questions: mkehoe@fidm.edu

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the Application Form HERE
Submit Application Form and materials HERE

The Sustainable Project

Our mission:

Synchronizing education, ideation, and industry, The Sustainable Project is connecting our community to reimagine, redesign, and regenerate the value chain.

Meets 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month

What makes it sustainable?

Create your sustainable mission by exploring the industry language used to interpret sustainability and learn more about a new on-going special project for all FIDM students.

Sustainability education
Hands-on projects
Industry collaborations
All majors welcome

Dates: Bi-Monthly / 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
Time: 2:45 - 3:30PM
Location: Hope Building Room H596

For questions, contact Melissa Kehoe at mkehoe@fidm.edu.

PAST EVENTS

Sustainable Project Speaker Series: Quillattire

As a former designer for Burberry, Topshop, Ted Baker, and more, Priya Jangda has built a new apparel brand by up-cycling products and using hand crafting techniques. She has implemented sustainable practices throughout her business. Quillattire, a British Steetwear brand, has been featured in Vogue, i-D and more.

Priya gives back through speaking to the industry and students about the knowledge she has gained developing the Quillattire brand. She continues to focus on creating fashion that is gentle on our planet.

WHERE

Monday October 24th, 2022

- 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
- FIDM Main Campus, Room 500 (5th floor)

For questions, contact Melissa Kehoe at mkehoe@fidm.edu.

The Mills Fabrica - Techstyle For Social Good International Student Competition

Since 2019, The Mills Fabrica hosts the ‘Techstyle For Social Good’ International Student Competition annually to drive social impact and sustainable development through awarding techstyle and agrifood tech prizes to game-changing technology ideas from young innovators.

The Techstyle For Social Good' International Student Competition aims to support technology and lifestyle innovations with positive impact on society and/or the environment, and a special focus on techstyle (apparel / textiles) and agrifood tech.

See The Mills Fabrica website for additional submission details

AWARDS

ELIGIBILITY

This competition is open to:

Individuals
Teams (max. 5):
- At least 1 member must be a current FIDM student OR graduate from last 3 years
- At least 1 member must be available to participate in the Final Competition

APPLICATION

250 Word Essay
15-slide Presentation Deck
1-2 Min. Video

IMPORTANT DATES

August 31st: (8:59 AM Pacific Standard Time) Submissions due!

October: Semi-Finalists Announcement

November: 5 Winners Announced

For questions, contact Melissa Kehoe at mkehoe@fidm.edu.

Scholarship Design Contest

The Opportunity:

Premiere scholarship opportunity for a chance to produce your original Handbag design(s) with a major manufacturer/distributor!

Application Due June 17th

Submit 2-3 designs of your creation and email your form to

Melissa Kehoe // mkehoe@fidm.edu

Application Form

Submission Details

Create a document that includes the following:

Two to three (2-3) handbag designs appropriate for the female professional aged 24-32. (Example of your muse: Selena Gomez)
- Sketches can be flats, stylized, or illustrations by hand or computer generated.
- Sketches must be in color.
- If you have work that currently reflects these designs you may use this to submit.
PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR SUBMISSION PROJECT PAGES.
- Applications will be evaluated blind.
The Submission Project should not be more than 3 pages.

For questions, contact Melissa Kehoe at mkehoe@fidm.edu.

Woolmark Performance Challenge

Top Awards

Paid Internship with Salomon: three month paid internship

Research Bursary from The Woolmark Company: €10,000 cash prize

Finalist Awards

Visibility on a global stage via The Wookmark Company channels

Travel opportunities to attend workshops and attend the final celebration event

Professional development opportunities including a three-month mentorship

Woolmark Performance Challenge

How do we harness the power of engineering, technology, and nature to innovate and give athletes advanced apparel solutions?

THE CHALLENGE

Invent the next generation of head-to-toe "running uniforms" for long distance mountain runners, focusing on the use of durable bio, wool fibers. This head-to-toe silhouette may include apparel, footwear, and accessories.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Students from all majors may apply
Enrolled at FIDM during the period of November 1, 2021 - May 16, 2022
Completion of a minimum of one course via the Woolmark Learning Centre

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Woolmark Performance Challenge offers educational webinars and access to the Woolmark Learning Centre.

REGISTRATION OPENS: April 1, 2022

INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS:
Remote: April 13, 2022 (11:20 AM - 12:00 PM) via Zoom
https://fidm.zoom.us/j/7893366472?pwd=T2RXdWtidUU3SXBjekM5ZVhQYnBtdz09
Meeting ID: 7893366472
Passcode: FIDM

On Campus: April 14, 2022 (2:50 PM - 3:30 PM) in Room H596

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 18, 2022

PROJECT ENTRY DEADLINE: May 16, 2022

FINALISTS' ANNOUNCEMENT: August 2022

NRF Foundation - Recruiter Chats

NRF Foundation
Recruiter Chats

Join the NRF Foundation for conversations with retail recruiters to learn about their companies, opportunities and the interview process. Our recruiter chat panels consist of multiple companies to give you the opportunity to learn about a variety of roles.

Click Here to register to the event.

Event Dates: February 5, 2022 - February 10, 2022

Connecting Cultures Imagining Sustainable Fashion 2022

Imagining Sustainable Fashion 2022

How to apply

To participate in the competition, send your proposal to info@connectingcultures.info by midnight on 23 January 2022. The call for proposals opens on October 6, 2021. Proposals for traditional media such as editorial projects, fashion events, photography and advertising and new digital and phygital projects, from social media campaigns to gaming and even immersive and virtual experiences will all be accepted.

After a successful award debut in 2021, Connecting Cultures and C.L.A.S.S. have launched the second edition of Imagining Sustainable Fashion Award, the international competition for innovative models of communication in sustainable fashion. The competition invites stylists, photographers, designers, illustrators, artists and other creatives to rethink how to communicate the new generation of values of an ethical and sustainable fashion system. This open call will be judged by a high profile jury of international standing with an aim to create an aesthetic that defines a new ethic.

Why a prize for Imagining Sustainable Fashion?

The challenges facing the fashion industry today are many and complex. This competition will shine a spotlight on an industry in crisis and bring about a transformation so that sustainability, innovation, and style co-exist seamlessly; so that these important values are communicated to consumers; and so that people who are truly elevating sustainable fashion – on an aesthetic level and in terms of design and production – may be recognized and rewarded.

The Prize:

The winner will be announced in March 2022 and will receive a cash prize of €3,000.00.

3D TECH Festival 2021

Free for FIDM Students, Faculty, and Staff

September 21 - 23
Tuesday 6:00 - 10:15 AM PDT
Wednesday 6:00 - 11:30 AM PDT
Thursday 6:00 - 10:00 AM PDT

Companies/Speakers include: Karl Lagerfeld, Ralph Laruen, Under Armour, ISPO Group, Alvanon, Browzwear, Optitex, CLO, 3D Retail Coalition

3D TECH Festival 2021

The latest 3D innovations are blurring the lines between the digital and physical worlds, creating a Metaverse in which fashion professionals can design, develop, sample, and sell apparel in a virtual world before making the product. It benefits businesses, suppliers, consumers and the planet. For the 2021 event, Alvanon and MOTIF have selected 3D software companies at the forefront of these technologies. They will address the themes of Adopting 3D and Digital Product Creation (DPC), Digital Transformation and the Metaverse.

The conference will be divided into three key themes:

Adopting 3D and Digital Product Creation (DPC): practical ‘real world’ advice and expert insight on how we can adopt end-to-end digitalized product development and management strategies to survive and thrive.
Digital Transformation, Technology & Innovation: digital advances transforming the way the global fashion industry designs, produces, fits, sells, delivers and communicates with ALL stakeholders and consumers.
Welcome to the Metaverse: entering the virtual world of the metaverse has become a necessity for brands. Our speakers will bridge the gap between reality and digital, and digital and metaverse.

NRF Foundation - Student Program

NRF FOUNDATION
Student Program

Free online events that will prepare you for your retail career and help you maximize your experience at the NRF Foundation Student Program.

The NRF Foundation Student Program, which is returning to New York City Jan. 13 – 16. Explore our schedule now and sign up for recruiter chats that start Sept. 13, along with resume and interview coaching on Sept. 24 and our virtual career fair on Oct. 8.

KEEDO x FEDISA & FIDM

International Collaboration from Los Angeles to South Africa

Keeping Up with KEEDO is a collaboration between FIDM, KEEDO and Fedisa.

KEEDO is an established childrenswear brand in South Africa
Fedisa is the premiere fashion school of South Africa

FIDM and Fedisa students will research, design, and present mini collections to KEEDO founder, Nelia Annandale.

Up to $5000 in FIDM scholarships
Project Duration:
August 9th - September 20th
Cultural Exchange with Fedisa
4 Workshops and individual mentoring sessions to support project completion
The application process is open to all current FIDM students
Applications closed

TECHSTYLE FOR SOCIAL GOOD 2021

Prizes worth over $66,000

See The Mills Fabrica's official website for more information

Competition Goals

Raise awareness and spark ideas for better techstyle designs

Create a platform for exchange and collaboration to support techstyle innovations

Inspire sustainability and social impact in the creative industry and process

Nurture outstanding talents and innovation through incubation

Further students' dreams by providing opportunities for future development and prototyping

In today's age of rapid advancement, technology has become an inherent part of all lifestyles. The Mills Fabrica invites you to share your "techstyle" (technology + lifestyle) innovations, designed for maximum positive impact on society and the apparel industry. Share your groundbreaking techstyle ideas and how they can help improve our constantly-changing world.