THE CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN WOMANHOOD
To mark our 10th anniversary in 2026, we are thrilled to launch The Creativ Fund, a design competition aimed at spotlighting emerging fashion design talent from Uganda.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for talented Ugandan designers to showcase their creativity and innovation while working with barkcloth, a culturally significant yet underutilised material from Uganda. The goal is to celebrate barkcloth and introduce it as a staple in the Ugandan fashion market. The competition opens on 6th January 2025 and closes on 31st March 2025. Winners will be announced in April 2025. Dates, times and place will be communciated accordinly.
Participants are required to design a 10-piece collection:
These designs will be worn by the 10 celebrants featured in the 'I Am Beyond Body' documentary, honouring the diversity and beauty of African women as well as their contribution to Ugandan society.
To recognise exceptional talent, the following cash prizes will be awarded:
Barkcloth, a UNESCO-recognised cultural heritage, holds deep historical significance in the Ugandan tradition. Through this competition, we aim to innovate and modernise its usage, giving it a renewed relevance in contemporary fashion, states Doreen, the founder.
The Creativ Fund invites Ugandan designers to unleash their creativity, showcase their talent, and redefine the future of Ugandan fashion. This is your moment to shine!
Submission Deadline:
The competition opens on Monday 6th January 2025 and closes on Monday 31st March 2025. Winners will be announced in April 2025. Dates, times and place for meetings will be communciated accordingly.
Submit your design sketches answering the design brief with 1 finished garment from your design collection.
For inquiries and more details please do not hesitate to contact us on our email: hello@plussizefashionfestafrica.com
The Creativ Fund: 'promoting raw talent, cultural heritage, and excellence'.
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