Established in 2010, the Fashion Forward Student Design Competition was created to recognize student fashion designers of African descent who have distinguished themselves through their academic achievement, talent, creativity, and innovative approach.
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:
Award Competition Categories:
*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