FASHION FORWARD

2023 NBAF Fashion Forward: A Competition for Student & Emerging Fashion Designers

NBAF Fashion Forward honorees are selected by a distinguished panel of judges and receive a cash prize of $2,000 and a showcase at Neiman Marcus. 

The award is open to students of African descent who are:

• Currently enrolled or have recently graduated (year 2021 and 2022) in an accredited college or university fashion design degree program.
• A student in good standing in an accredited college or university fashion design program.
• Possess leadership qualities in their personal life and professional aspirations.

Award Competition Categories:

1. Fashion design students currently enrolled in a fashion design degree program.
2. Recent graduate design students from a fashion degree program (2021 and 22).

         *There will be 2 winners in each category.

The Fashion Forward honorees will be presented at NBAF's Fine Art + Fashion Benefit on Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Atlanta, GA.

For more info or to apply, please email Judy Hanenkrat at jhanenkrat@nbaf.org