Arts of Fashion Competition 2018

THE ARTS OF FASHION FOUNDATION TO ANNOUNCE FINALISTS OF THE FASHION SHOWCASE AT THE ASIAN ART MUSEUM IN SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 17, 2018

On Sunday December 16th and Monday 17th, the Arts of Fashion Foundation held the 2018 Symposium which culminated with the 2018 Arts of Fashion International Competition on Monday night. The sponsorship of YKK Corporation and the support of VIP guests made possible the two-day events, which allowed fashon students to interact with luminaries in the Industry and explain their inspiration and passion behind their runway looks for the Monday night show.

At the Sunday seminar, we had the pleasure of hearing about the rich and varied experience in the fashion industry of the four international guests judges:
Felipe Oliveira Baptista - Former Creative Director of Lacoste from 2010 to 2018
Nadine Dufat - CEO of Maison Lemarie of Les Metiers d'Art - Chanel
Haesung Bong - Fashion Designer at his eponym brand from Seoul, South Korea
Alice Loffler - Accessories Designer at Delvaux of Brussels, Belgium

THE 2018 ARTS OF FASHION COMPETITION AWARDED CANDIDATES

The events Monday, hosted at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, included a portfolio review in which the expert judges were able to discuss the projects with the students, a preliminary project presentation and finally the runway show in which students showcased innovative looks around the 2018 theme Transgression. 32 Countries and 104 Schools and Universities were represented this year with 340 applicants during the first phase of the international Arts of Fashion Competition 2018. Of the 50 finalists, 31 flew in from all over the world to attend the event as did VIP guests hosted by Committee Chair, Juliet Bergh.

With such a wide variety of quality designs and original concepts, it was a close competition and a difficult deliberation to select the top 6 candidates:

LINA GOMEZ - COLOMBIA, MEDELLIN | MANISH ARORA-NEWDELHI AWARD

MELISA ORELLANA USTARIZ - ARGENTINA, BUENOS AIRES | MAISON LESAGE-PARIS AWARD

YUE HE - CHINA, BEIJING | MAISON LEMARIE-PARIS AWARD

XUE CHEN - CHINA, BEIJING | ARTS OF FASHION MASTERCLASS-PARIS SCHOLARSHIP

LIU LIU - CHINA, BEIJING | ARTS OF FASHION MASTERCLASS-PARIS SCHOLARSHIP

HEYUN PAN - CHINA, BEIJING | YKK FASHION MASTERCLASS-PARIS SCHOLARSHIP

The runway competition and surrounding events could not have been taken place without the help of over 80 volunteers through the Arts of Fashion's long term relationship with the San Francisco French American International School (FAIS), students from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) and make up artists from the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology (SFIEC).

Zhiying HUANG – China | Shanghai – China Academy of Art
Liu LIU – China | Beijing – Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, BIFT
Melisa ORELLANA USTARIZ – Argentina | Buenos Aires – Universidad de Palermo
Suan JEONG – South Korea | Seoul – Myongji University
Seongmin JUNG – South Korea | Seoul – Myongji University
Li JIANG – United States | Mt Pleasant, MI – Central Michigan University
Shiyu FENG – China | Shanghai -– Donghua University
Nina YOON – Switzerland | Basel -– University of Applied Sciences & Arts Northwestern, FHNW
Heyun PAN – China | Beijing –Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, BIFT
Leong Hou LAI – Taiwan | Taipei – Shih Chien University
Lia PADILLA – Ecuador | Quito – Universidad Tecnologica Equinoccial, UTE
Alexis FONTAINE SYLVESTRE – Canada | Montreal – University of Quebec, UQAM
Gyongyer KISS – Romania | Cluj-Napoca – University of Art and Design
Borbala FERENCZ – Romania | Cluj-Napoca – University of Art and Design
Wen CUI – China | Beijing – Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, BIFT
Mengtong YANG – China | Shanghai -– Donghua University
Iseul SONG – South Korea | Seoul – Myongji University
Sarah DANIS CYR – Canada | Montreal – University of Quebec, UQAM
Xue CHEN – China | Beijing –Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, BIFT
Andrea Belen CUADROS CASTILLO – Peru | Lima – Centro de Altos Estudios de la Moda , CEAM
Zi-Jin LI – Taiwan | Taipei – Shih Chien University
Yue HE – China | Beijing – Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, BIFT
Zile WANG – China | Guangzhou – Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts
Aurelia KRISTIE – Australia – Brisbane | Queensland University of Technology
DongYi ZHAO – China | Beijing – Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, BIFT
Chanhee LEE – South Korea | Busan – Dongseo University
YueYANG – China | Beijing –Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, BIFT
Limei ZHANG – China | Beijing –Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, BIFT
Yerim LEE – South Korea | Seoul – Myongji University
Lina GOMEZ – Colombia | Medellin – Colegiatura Colombiana
Eunji HEO – South Korea | Busan – Dongseo University
Hyoeun SEONG – South Korea | Seoul – Kookmin University
Myra CHUNG – United States | Palatines, IL – Harper College
Heerym JIN – South Korea | Seoul – Seoul Women's University
Ji Won YUNE – South Korea | Seoul – Ewha Women's University
Najung SOHN – South Korea | Seoul – Kookmin University
Zhiwen ZHANG – China | Beijing –Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, BIFT
Jiangyue HE – China | Beijing –Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, BIFT
Ganit GOLDSTEIN – Israel | Jerusalem – Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design
Su Hyoun PARK – South Korea | Seoul – Myongji University
Wang JIINFA – China | Beijing – Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, BIFT
Vania BARROS – Portugal | Castelo Branco – Instituto Polytecnico de Castelo Branco
Karina SALAZAR – Monterrey | Centro de Estudios Superiores de Desino de Monterrey, CEDIM
Laima JURCA – Latvia | Riga – Art Academy of Latvia
Liting XIONG – China | Wuhan – Wuhan Textiles University

THE ARTS OF FASHION COMPETITION 2018 | RESULTS PARIS PRELIMINARY JUDGING – MAY 17

The Arts Decoratifs Museum of Paris (MAD Paris) generously hosted the preliminary judging on May 17, 2018 in the Salon des boiseries. The task of the 12 Jurors was to identify 50 international candidates in Fashion and Accessories based on the students’ 2D submissions under this year’s theme of TRANSGRESSION. Thanks to all of them.

arts of fashion foundation - Paris jury 2018

Selected professors to join the 2018 Jury Committee:

Sandra Andrade | Lima – Centro de Altos Estudios de la Moda
Sylvie Billaudeau | Casablanca – Casa Moda Academy
Mara Binde | Riga – Art Academy of Latvia
William Cruz Bermeo | Medellin – Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Shinta Djiwatampu | Jakarta – LaSalle College International
Nathalie Doucet | San Francisco – Arts of Fashion Foundation
SungHyon Kim | Seoul – Samsung Art & Design Institute
Mung Lar Lam| New York – Parsons School of Design
Christian Poulot | Paris – Moda Domani Institute
Ya-Lin Shih | Taipei – Shih Chien University
Milan Tanedjikov | Montreal – LaSalle College International
Honglei Zhou | Shanghai – Donghua University

Credit Photo - Romane Texier | Musee Les Arts Decoratifs, Paris

THE ARTS OF FASHION FOUNDATION COMPETITION 2018

2018 Schools & Universities represented below by the registration of their students to the Arts of Fashion Competition

1.THE ARTS OF FASHION COMPETITION EXISTS TO:

Promote and reward creativity and inventiveness; discover emerging talent and facilitate careers; establish enriching contacts and exchanges between different countries, schools and universities; and to foster new relationships between those from different industries and fields.

The 2018 first laureates will receive Awards and a Certification for their creative and original work based on theme.
(Judging based on coherence with the theme, skill level, creativity and artful expressiveness)

Maison Lesage - Paris Award
4-week internship at the studio of Maison Lesage - Paris, FRANCE
www.lesage-paris.com

Maison Lemarie - Paris Award
4-week internship at the studio of Maison Lemarie - Paris, FRANCE
www.lemarie-paris.com

Manish Arora Award
2-month internship at Manish Arora - New Delhi, INDIA
www.manisharora.com

Arts of Fashion Scholarships Awards
4-week at the Arts of Fashion MasterClass program hosted at Les Arts Decoratifs - Paris, FRANCE
www.arts-of-fashion.org/SummerMasterClass

2. THEME 2018 - TRANSGRESSION

3. CALENDAR 2018

- April 1, 2018: Submission deadline for all application materials received at the Arts of Fashion Foundation - San Francisco
- May 17, 2018: Jury session, candidates selected for the International Final will be listed on the Arts of Fashion website
- November 8, 2018: Submission deadline for all selected projects to be received at the address below:

The French American International School c/o Arts of Fashion Foundation - Room 75
150 Oak Street San Francisco CA 94102 USA

- December 17, 2018: International Student Competition and Awards Ceremony at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

4. GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION 2018:

The competition is open to students studying Fashion, Art and Design anywhere in the world during the academic year 2017-2018. Participants will not only represent themselves, but also their Schools, Colleges or Universities, as well as their Countries.
- Candidates must be current students and cannot be professionally employed in the fashion industry at the time of the submission of their project.
- Candidates must design their own original projects completely by themselves.
- Candidates must follow the design and specifications outlined in their application for realization of their final project.
- Registration must be submitted on an individual basis and in the chosen categories.
- Online registration, applications, and final projects received after the deadlines will not be accepted. Registration fees are non refundable.
- Projects selected in the International Final 2018 cannot be presented in another competition during the year 2018. Projects selected in the International Final 2018 cannot be exibited and published without the written mention: selected or awarded for the Arts of Fashion International Student Competition 2018.

5. RULES & REGULATIONS FOR AOF COMPETITION 2018:

1st STEP
NOW: Online registration begins ($40 registration fee for one category or $75 for both categories) to design a capstone collection: The application materials should be completed as listed below.

- 1 page for the 3 illustrations or plan of collection
- 1 page for each illustration
- 1 page for each flats/technical designs
- 1 page for the fabric and material swatches
- 1 page for the developed concept or atmosphere or mood board
- 1 page for the written concept in English (maximum 100 words)
- 1 resume / CV of the applicant
- 1 student ID (photocopy) 2017-18 of the applicant

Format of each page: 8.5" x 11" or A4 / Letter – and on separate pages (do not try to bind or mount it or else) – name and school and email address and cell phone number should be written on the back of each page with a pencil

2nd STEP
April 1, 2018: Deadline for all application materials to be received at this address: The Arts of Fashion Foundation - 555 California Street - Suite 4925 - San Francisco CA, 94104 - USA (use a sturdy cardboard envelope to avoid any damage to application materials).

3rd STEP
May 18, 2018: The candidates invited to continue on to the International Final will be announced on the AOF website, along with instructions and specifications for completion of the final projects.

4th STEP
November 8, 2018: Deadline for all selected projects to be received (see the address on section 3).
- The realization of the project should follow the instructions and measurements provided on the AOF website (just below).
- Fashion projects should include shoes (US women size 9.5-10 or European size 40), and any particular stockings, undergarments, or accessories that the model should wear.
- Every outfit is requested be sent in a separate transparent garment bag (with your name and address written on it), appropriate hangers, and one precise instruction page in a plastic sleeve (photos can be added if necessary) to help the dressers. When sending your project from abroad please indicate that it is a student fashion project and do not add value. If you add value you are responsible for possible custom taxes.

6. EXCLUSION CLAUSE
Entries will be automatically disqualified from the competition for the following reasons:
- If the final project does not follow the design or specifications outlined in the candidate’s original application.
- If they are received after the deadline.
- If they may result in any copyright infringement or legal dispute for the jury, organizers, sponsors, or host university.
- If they pressure for preferential treatment by the jury members, the hosting university, the organizers, or sponsors of the competition.
Applications and Final Projects will be judged by experts and well-known professionals from fashion, design, media, and other fields. In all matters concerning the course of the competition, including the selection of award winners and settling disputes, the decisions of the judges are final. All matters will be decided by majority vote and are not subject to appeal. In case of a tie, the President of the Jury will cast the deciding vote. Candidates will be presented anonymously to the first round Jury by the competition organizers. Jury deliberations will not be made public.

7. PROTECTION OF WORK
Candidates maintain artistic ownership of their designs and final projects. By the act of participating in the AOF competition, candidates give permission to the organizers and sponsors to contact and promote them and their projects through a wide range of media: press, TV, internet, mailing, advertising, exhibitions, fashion show, etc… for a period of twelve months following the International Final. Winning projects cannot be presented in another U.S. competition for twelve months following the International Final of October. If a winning project is exhibited or published in any media, mention of the Arts of Fashion Competition is required.

8. AMENDMENT SUSPENSION TERMINATION INSURANCE
In the event the AOF Competition 2018 is suspended or terminated for any reason, the organizers, as well as the sponsors, will not be held responsible in any way.
The Arts of Fashion Foundation and its members, volunteers, guests and instructors, and the host University will not in any way be responsible for any accident, damage or loss of the final projects or candidates’ belongings during the course of competition, including workshops, masterclass, conference, exhibition, transportation, and all events. It is the responsibility of the participants to insure their submissions.

The Arts of Fashion Foundation is a San Francisco-based 501(c)(3), public, non-profit organization, linking both academics and professionals alike and is dedicated in fostering international cultural exchange through the creation of a variety of educational programs meant to facilitate critical thinking and advance the field of fashion among artists, designers, scholars and students.The primary focus of the foundation is the continuous support of creativity and design process in fashion and the arts linked to it.