DESIGNER SEARCH APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Complete the online application below.
2. Upload/email a storyboard, inspiration for designs and business profile.
3. Pay application fee and email proof of payment to designersearch@freestatefashionweek.co.za

STORYBOARD
Each designer must upload a storyboard and motivation letter. The storyboard is an A3 representation of your concept and designs (minimum of 5 designs or outfits) of a AUTUMN/ WINTER 2024 range/collection. The storyboard must be as closest depiction of the designer’s vision as this will be the base of curation and selection of designers.

INSPIRATION
Each designer must submit an inspiration of no longer than a page, telling us what inspired their vision and designs according to the theme for FSFW24.

Theme for FSFW 2024 “Rising Above”

A lot of businesses and Fashion entrepreneurs are still trying to recover from what the pandemic brought. It’s important just to pause for a minute, take a deep breath and 'Rising Above’. That's exactly what the theme of 2024 wants to achieve, everyone in the world has gone through so much both in their personal and business lives that we need to take a minute just to breathe and restart with new energy. It is time to rise from whatever we have lost throughout the pandemic and take our rightful place and still manage to Be Human. This will definitely reflect in the various designer collections this year. Designers will be tasked this year to focus on this theme namely “Rising Above” and combine it with African culture, heritage and Diversity. #FSFW2024 #RisingAbove #DesignersOnTheMove

BUSINESS PROFILE
A submission of the designers business profile no longer than 10 pages must be submitted. The proposal must underline the designers work, visions, achievements, social media handles and contact details.

APPLICATION FEE AND PARTICIPATION FEES
Applications are set at R150, please note that if this amount is not paid, your application will not be considered. Upon selection, post-curations, designers selected are required to pay a participation fee of R1500. This will cover show production, coordination, models, media coverage, designer lounge and graphics.

All monies to be paid into the following account:
• Free State Fashion Consortium | Nedbank | Branch code 198765 | Account no. 1229612025 | Cheque account
• Reference: Name and Surname OR Company Name
• All proofs of payment to be emailed to designersearch@freestatefashionweek.co.za
• Please Note all applicants must be 18years and older.