We the makers

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Applications close
16 April 2023
Announced
1 June 2023
Prize money
AUD $12,000
Location
VIC, Australia
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We the Makers is a major biennial event on the national wool museum calendar centred around the sustainable fashion prize.

We define sustainable fashion holistically, and champion ethical practice, design ingenuity, material consciousness and business innovation. Every two years we will showcase emerging themes from the world of sustainable fibre and textiles through the next generation of fashion designers.

Aligned with Geelong’s designation as a UNESCO City of Design, the National Wool Museum is dedicated to championing the past, present and future of fashion with recognition to Geelong’s ongoing role in the wool and textile industries.

Entries from:

  • Emerging professional designers working in sustainable fashion with less than ten years industry experience.
  • Entrants can be based anywhere in the world.
  • There are no age restrictions.

Each entrant is required to enter one complete outfit that represents their design aesthetic. Entries will be judged on their ability to design and redefine sustainable and ethical textiles. Your entry may respond to one or more of the of the following categories: Material Innovation, Circular Process Innovation, Design Innovation, Business Innovation.

Prizes:

National Wool Museum Designer of the Year - $20,000

UNESCO City of Design, People's Choice Award - $2,000

Summary
Application dates
22 February 2023 - 16 April 2023
Exhibition dates
1 June 2023 - 29 October 2023
Finalists notified
25 April 2023
Eligibility
National and International Entries Allowed
Prize frequency
Biennial - Odd Years
Judges
Prize genre
Fashion
Location
National Wool Museum, Geelong, Victoria
VIC
Australia
Prizes
AUD $12,000
Fees
No entry fee in 2023
Last updated
10 May 2023
Prior Winners
No prize winners information available