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CALL FOR ENTRIES: PERRIER BUBBLING UNDER AWARD

CALL FOR ENTRIES: PERRIER BUBBLING UNDER AWARD

Gen Art has announced a design competition, sponsored by Perrier, based on the submission of design sketches/storyboards of one look that best interprets a theme: “POP”. Five finalists' design boards will be showcased at the Styles 2007 Show on May 22, 2007. The winner will receive a $10,000 grant and then create one garment inspired from their design board, which will be showcased at Gen Art's Shop Miami event on June 15th, 2007.

DEADLINE FOR PERRIER SUBMISSIONS IS FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2007.

WHO MAY APPLY: all emerging designers who have been designing under their own name for 7 years or less (includes aspiring designers and fashion students).

To download an application for the PERRIER BUBBLING UNDER AWARD, click here

Or designers may download applications and find out more information at www.genart.org or email styles@genart.org, or call: (212) 255-7300 x 503.

HOW THE FINALISTS ARE SELECTED:

In April a Selection Committee of influential market editors, buyers and stylists will review all submissions and choose 5 Perrier Bubbling Under finalists to participate in the show. At the Styles 2007 International Design Awards and Runway Show in May, the Styles and Perrier finalists’ two outfits/ accessories/ illustrations will be presented before 1,200 members of the fashion industry and a panel of fashion celebrity judges who will choose the winning designs in each category. Past judges have included: Diane von Furstenberg, Tim Gunn, Betsey Johnson, SAKS’ Michael Fink and Patricia Field.

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