French Fashion Design Awards

The French Fashion Design Awards is an international fashion design competition recognising excellence in apparel, haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, footwear, jewellery, sustainable fashion, and fashion innovation. As part of the French Design Awards, this category celebrates designs that combine creativity, craftsmanship, originality, and design excellence.

WHY FASHION DESIGNERS ENTER

Gain international recognition through one of the world's leading fashion design awards. Winners receive global exposure, industry recognition, and the opportunity to showcase their work among outstanding fashion design achievements worldwide.

Fashion Design Categories

Explore categories recognising excellence across haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, footwear, jewellery, sustainable fashion, textile innovation, and fashion design concepts.

FD27001. Adaptive / Inclusive (NEW)
FD27002. Avant-Garde
FD27003. Bags
FD27004. Children's Clothing
FD27005. Costume Design
FD27006. Digital / Virtual Couture (NEW)
FD27007. Ethnic Clothing
FD27008. Eyewear
FD27009. Innovation (NEW)
FD27010. Festive
FD27011. Footwear
FD27012. Genderless / Fluid (NEW)
FD27013. Handmade
FD27014. Haute Couture
FD27015. Jewelry
FD27016. Limited Edition
FD27017. Lingerie / Intimates
FD27018. Luxury
FD27019. Maternity Wear
FD27020. Pet (NEW)
FD27021. Plus Size Clothing
FD27022. Prêt-à-porter / Ready-made
FD27023. Recycle / Sustainable Fashion
FD27024. Runway Collections
FD27025. Safety & Protection
FD27026. Scarves, Ties, Hats, Gloves
FD27027. Sleepwear
FD27028. Sportswear
FD27029. Stage & Dance Wear
FD27030. Student Design
FD27031. Swimwear & Beachwear
FD27032. Tech-Integrated Fashion
FD27033. Textile & Materials
FD27034. Travel Accessories
FD27035. Underwear
FD27036. Uniforms & Costumes
FD27037. Urban Streetwear
FD27038. Watches
FD27039. Wedding Apparel
FD27000. New Category

JUDGING
CRITERIA

All entries are evaluated by an international jury of experienced design professionals using a standardised set of criteria to ensure a fair, consistent, and impartial assessment.

Creativity / Concept / Idea
Content / Brief / Objective / Planning / Execution
Visual / Design
Innovation / Functionality / Effectiveness
Impact / Memorability

MEET THE JURY

AWARD LEVELS

The French Fashion Design Awards recognises outstanding achievements through Platinum Winner, Gold Winner, and Silver Winner distinctions, celebrating designs that demonstrate exceptional creativity, innovation, execution, and fashion design excellence.

Winner
Benefits

International Recognition
Editorial Features & Interviews
Winner Profile & Gallery Showcase
Social Media Promotion
Industry Credibility
Marketing Assets & Winner Logos
Global Visibility
Long-Term Winner Archive

Key Dates

Plan ahead and submit your best work before the upcoming deadlines.

Early Bird

Entry

Regular

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Final

Entry

Final Extension

Entry

FAQ

What is the French Fashion Design Awards?

The French Fashion Design Awards is an international competition recognising excellence in fashion design, including haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, footwear, jewellery, sustainable fashion, textile innovation, and fashion concepts worldwide.

Who can enter the French Fashion Design Awards?

The international fashion design award category is open to fashion designers, design studios, fashion houses, brands, organisations, emerging designers, and creative professionals from around the world.

What types of fashion design projects are eligible?

Eligible projects include haute couture collections, ready-to-wear designs, accessories, footwear, jewellery, textile innovations, sustainable fashion projects, fashion concepts, and experimental fashion design works.

How are entries judged?

Entries are evaluated by an international jury based on Creativity / Concept / Idea, Content / Brief / Objective / Planning / Execution, Visual / Design, Innovation / Functionality / Effectiveness, and Impact / Memorability.

What do winners receive?

Winners receive international recognition, winner profiles, editorial exposure, promotional opportunities, winner certificates, official winner logos, and ongoing visibility through the French Design Awards platform.

Can international entries participate?

Yes. The French Fashion Design Awards welcomes entries from designers, fashion houses, brands, studios, and organisations worldwide.

Are conceptual fashion projects eligible for the French Fashion Design Awards?

Yes. Conceptual, unpublished, in-development, experimental, and realised fashion design projects are eligible, provided they were created within the last five years.

Why should I enter the French Fashion Design Awards?

The award provides a prestigious international platform to showcase your work, strengthen professional credibility, and gain global recognition among leading fashion design projects worldwide.

PART OF THE ARTE COLLECTION BY IAA

The French Design Awards is proudly part of the Arte Collection by IAA, alongside the French Fashion Awards, iLuxury Awards, Rome Design Awards, and Arte of Beauty Awards. Together, these programs celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, innovation, and excellence across design, luxury, fashion, and beauty worldwide.

EXPLORE OTHER DESIGN CATEGORIES

The French Design Awards recognises excellence across multiple design disciplines, celebrating creativity, innovation, and outstanding achievements worldwide.

READY TO SHOWCASE YOUR FASHION DESIGN EXCELLENCE?

Join fashion designers, brands, studios, and creative innovators from around the world. Submit your work and gain the international recognition it deserves.