Design Forward Competition

Hello Fashion Pioneer,

At The Fabricant, we have always been committed to enabling fashion talent. That belief shapes everything we build. And today, it shapes something we are incredibly proud to announce.

Introducing Design Forward 2026

Design Forward is an open global competition for fashion students and recent graduates. No portfolio required. No barriers. Just vision, creative direction, and the tools to bring it to life.

The tools that will define the next generation of fashion already exist. The designers who use them now, with taste and ethics, will be the ones building the labels, leading the studios, and shaping the industry.

Meet the jury

We did not want judges. We wanted advocates. The jury for Design Forward includes leaders from across fashion, culture, sustainability and technology who are here to support talent, not just evaluate it.

How you can help

If you know a student or recent graduate who should enter, please share this with them. The deadline is close and the opportunity is real.

Through our platform, through our partnerships, and through initiatives like Design Forward, we are committed to building a fashion industry that is more creative, more efficient, and more sustainable.

Thank you for being part of this community. We could not do any of it without you.

The Fabricant