Regulations - 27ed - ENG v3.0 - 0
Regulations - 27ed - ENG v3.0 - 0
Regulations - 27ed - ENG v3.0 - 0
At this particular and surreal moment, we at Mittelmoda International Lab never stopped
working. We never stopped monitoring our network, making projects and thinking about
fashion and Mittlemoda post Covid-19.
We are defining new deadlines. We will plan the final phase of the competition, that is the
work of the Jury and the following awards, in a safer health context.
Our goal has always been to make you live a both educational and exciting experience.
An experience of cheerfulness and joy. The same feelings that should – and must – be a part
of these years of our lives
Art. 1 – ORGANISATION
The contest is promoted by Mittelmoda International Lab and Confindustria Moda, in
partnership with Fondazione Industrie Cotone e Lino and Camera Nazionale della Moda
Italiana (National Chamber for Italian Fashion), in collaboration with Micam and main
sponsor Lectra S.p.A.
Art. 2 – REQUIREMENTS
The competition is open to all individuals less than or equal to 30 years old, and
belonging to the following categories:
5. Emerging stylists and/or designers (with or without a degree) who have recently
started a business with no prevalent commercial characteristics yet (also for the
purpose of the “Pattern Maker Award”).
6. Regularly enrolled students or graduates in Management & Economics or Design
or any degree course or postgraduate programme with disciplines like marketing
and digital marketing in their curriculum (solely for the purpose of “Andreas
Schmeidler Young creative leader of tomorrow” special award).
Art. 3 – CATEGORIES
The categories in the competition are the following:
● Knitwear
[Minimum number of required items: 5. Maximum number of items: 6]
● Materials – Sustainability
[Minimum number of required items: 5. Maximum number of items: 6]
● Bags and shoes
[Minimum number of items not required]
● Eyewear
[Minimum number of items not required]
● Model design
[Minimum number of required items: 1]
All selected participants in the final phase of the International Lab of Mittelmoda contest
will compete for all prizes, be they absolute, category or otherwise named except for
the special prizes "Pattern Marker Award" and "Andreas Schmeidler Young creative
leader of tomorrow".
The same project can be awarded with more than one price. The jury reserves the right
not to award one or more prizes if the submitted projects are not compliant with the
criteria requested during the brief.
Art. 4 – PRE-REGISTRATION
All contestants must pre-register online by filling up the application form at
www.mittelmoda.com/register.
Registrations are open from the date of the forwarding of this call for application and
will close on a date that will be advised by the organisation later.
Art. 5 – REGISTRATION
Please see the section related to the category for which you want to compete to
register. (Fashion design art. 15, Model Design art. 16 or Marketing art. 17).
Art. 8 – SELECTIONS
The jury will review all the received material within the date conveyed by the
organisation. The official selection results will be released only through the
International Lab of Mittelmoda website [www.mittelmoda.com] and through the
official social media pages [instagram.com/mittelmoda – facebook.com/mittelmoda –
linkedin.com/mittelmoda].
The results of the selection, the detailed event program and all the useful information
for the final event will be promptly sent to the selected contestants for the final phase
of the competition. The selected candidates will be invited to the final stage and the
International Lab of Mittelmoda fashion show. They will be required to create the
items of clothing and/or accessories and/or patterns previously submitted to the
competition [it is allowed, for the contestants of the Model Design section, to be
supported by a fashion designer for the creation of the model] in compliance to what
was presented to the registration.
The finalists running for the “Andreas Schmeidler Young creative leader of tomorrow”
award will be required a presentation of the composition to the jury through a
dissertation and slide projection (see art. 17 and attachment 4).
All outfits and/or accessories and/or model designs and/or patterns and/or marketing
compositions will be presented to the jury and will be evaluated considering the
compliance to what previously submitted during the registration phase and also based
on the final result of the work.
Depending on the availability of models and the guidelines of the fashion show
direction, the organisation reserves the the right to modify the total number of
exhibited items on the runway. In that case, this will be clarified to the contestants as
soon as possible, and the choice will be - if possible - made by the candidates
themselves. Therefore, all candidates are invited to clearly specify the total number of
submitted items and carefully distinguish the number of men and women outfits in the
registration form [see Art. 5/C].
MAIN AWARDS:
● "INNOVATION" main award - € 10.000,00
Prize offered by Confindustria Moda and Fondazione Industrie Cotone e Lino.
The main prize for the most innovative collection will be awarded to the project that will best
express something completely different from what has been created so far, operating a
disruption in the sector. A concept of product innovation, not only aesthetical but also in other
essential aspects like materials and/or manufacturing techniques and/or functionality of use.
Innovation is a shift in a paradigm, it means thinking the not yet thought, developing the not
yet developed and proposing the not yet proposed.
*The winner of the “Pattern Maker Award” will be rewarded by Lectra S.p.A
through Modaris® software licence for the industrialisation of the collection.
The prize also includes a training session with an expert from Lectra’s team.
Please see attachment 3 for the technical specifications.
● "Sustainability Award" special prize: € 3.000,00
Prize offered by DONDUP
Special award for the collection with the best functionality with respect for the environment.
CATEGORY AWARDS:
● Menswear & Womenswear € 1.500,00
Prize offered by SMI – Sistema Moda Italia
● Shoes & Bags Award: € 1.500,00
Prize offered by MICAM
● TheOneSeasonless: € 1.500,00
Prize offered by TheOneMilano for the collection that will best interpret the
concept of “seasonless”
● Accessories (Eyewear, Jewelry, Bijoux, Hats, Scarves, etc.): € 1.500,00
Prize offered by MIDO
● Textile & Materials Award: € 1.500,00
Prize offered by Milano Unica
● Knitwear Award: € 1.000,00
Prize offered by Benetton Group
The organisation reserves the right to introduce new awards that will be published on
the website [www.mittelmoda.com] and through the social media pages
[instagram.com/mittelmoda – facebook.com/mittelmoda – linkedin.com/mittelmoda].
Art. 12 – RESPONSIBILITY
Mittelmoda International Lab Association excludes any and all liability in case of
damage or theft during the selections, transport, display and during the period in
which the items are kept for the final phase.
MATERIAL SUBMISSION
Once the pre-registration to the Mittelmoda International Lab Association is
successfully completed [see Art. 3], the following enrollment documents must be
received - in digital or physical form - by the date that will be released by the
organisation:
D. Physical portfolio [binded and showing the candidate’s name] or digital portfolio
[one document, PDF format] including sketches of the submitted collection,
technical work description, fabrics, colors, accessories and concept description
of the collection [maximum of 500 chars.].
E. Detailed CV [english or italian].
F. Copy of the diploma/degree or self-certification for candidates that already
finished their studies.
Or
Certificate of attendance for the candidates that are finishing their studies or are
attending a Master - level 1 or 2.
Or
Certificate of work for candidates working as stylists or model designers on their
own or on behalf of others [other fashion brands].
G. Potential prototype of one outfit of the submitted collection.
H. Biography [minimum 300 maximum 500 characters].
I. 5 professional high definition pictures [minimum 3000px width] of past
collections and/or the submitted collection [if already produced].
PLEASE NOTE: The lack of only one of the required elements may be cause for rejection
of the application. The portfolios [mandatory] or the prototypes [optional] submitted
to the contest and sent will not be returned under any circumstance and will be included
in Mittelmoda International Lab’s archives. Therefore we invite - those who disagree -
to forward non original material or in digital forms only.
All participants are invited to send high definition and high quality material [for example
patterns, concepts, photos, biography], because it will be used as showcase for fashion
brands looking for new designers, and also for promotional and commercial purposes
on behalf of Mittelmoda and other parties [for example: fashion magazines, social
media, PR].
Recommended format: JPG/PNG – 3000 px width.
The organisation reserves the right not to publish the received material if deemed as
inappropriate, as not produced within deadlines or not compliant with the requested
methods.
SUBMITTED COLLECTION
Creation: The submitted designs in the outfit and accessories competition must
perfectly match the sketches and must follow the indications given during the pre-
registration phase. The designs also must be made by the candidates themselves, if
selected for the final phase of the contest. An exact and accurate technical execution
of the items is required to be entered in the competition.
PLEASE NOTE: The submitted collection does not have to be exclusively created for
International Lab of Mittelmoda contest. It can be previously created and already
produced.
The registration of the collection to the contest is not subject to any constraints,
except those of the law relating to copyright and intellectual property rights.
Sizes: The submitted outfits must be in line with the sizes of the following regulations:
MEN WOMEN
HEIGHT: 73 inch / 185 HEIGHT: 69 inch / 177
cm cm
CHEST: 40 inch / 102 CHEST: 35 inch / 89.5
cm cm
WAIST: 32 inch /82 cm WAIST: 25 inch / 64 cm
HIPS: 39.5 inch / 101 HIPS: 36 inch / 91.5 cm
cm SHOES: US 7 / UK 6
SHOES: US 10 / UK 9
Materials: It is allowed to use any material as long as compliant with regulations for
the protection of the environment.
The resolution of any dispute in this contest will be assigned to an arbitration panel
thus appointed: a member for each side and a third member appointed by the
President of Udine’s Court.
1. At least 3 high definition photos [JPG format – min 3000 px width] of the selected
project’s outfits and/or accessories and/or model designs.
2. Biography [min 300 characters] including links to the finalists’ social media pages.
3. Video and promo material about the collection and/or the finalist and/or the brand
[optional].
The candidate agrees to produce and forward all above listed material, by subscribing
this application, under penalty of exclusion from the competition.
MATERIAL SUBMISSION
Once the pre-registration to the Mittelmoda International Lab Association is
successfully completed [see Art. 3], the following enrollment documents must be
received - in digital or physical form - by the date that will be released by the
organisation:
PLEASE NOTE: The lack of only one of the required elements may be cause for rejection
of the application. The portfolios [mandatory] or the prototypes [optional] submitted
to the contest and sent will not be returned under any circumstance and will be included
in Mittelmoda International Lab’s archives. Therefore we invite - those who disagree -
to forward non original material or in digital forms only.
All participants are invited to send high definition and high quality material [for example
sketches, concepts, photos, biography], because it will be used as showcase for fashion
brands looking for new designers, and also for promotional and commercial purposes
on behalf of Mittelmoda and other parties [for example: fashion magazines, social
media, PR].
PLEASE NOTE: The submitted outerwear does not have to be exclusively created for
International Lab of Mittelmoda contest. It can be previously created and already
produced.
The registration of the outerwear to the contest is not subject to any constraints,
except those of the law relating to copyright and intellectual property rights.
Sizes: The submitted outfits must be in line with the sizes of the regulations in
attachment 3.
Materials: It is allowed to use any material as long as compliant with regulations for
the protection of the environment.
Season: The season can be chosen by the candidate.
Expulsion - Disputes: The organisation reserves the right to disqualify the candidates
from the competition in the event that the model designs are not corresponding to the
guidelines of this regulation.
The resolution of any dispute in this contest will be assigned to an arbitration panel
thus appointed: a member for each side and a third member appointed by the
President of Udine’s Court.
1. At least 3 high definition photos [JPG format – min 3000 px width] of the selected
project’s model designs.
2. Biography [min 300 characters] including links to the finalists’ social media pages.
3. Video and promo material about the model design and/or the finalist and/or
his/hers previous works.
The candidate agrees to produce and forward all above listed material, by subscribing
this application, under penalty of exclusion from the competition.
Art. 17 – MARKETERS (see attachment 4)
MATERIAL SUBMISSION
Once the pre-registration to the Mittelmoda International Lab Association is
successfully completed [see Art. 3], the following enrollment documents must be
received - in digital or physical form - by the date that will be released by the
organisation:
PLEASE NOTE: The lack of only one of the required elements may be cause for rejection
of the application. The composition [mandatory] submitted to the contest and sent will
not be returned under any circumstance and will be included in Mittelmoda
International Lab’s archives. Therefore we invite - those who disagree - to forward non
original material or in digital forms only.
All participants are invited to send high definition and high quality material [for example
sketches, concepts, photos, biography], because it will be used as showcase for fashion
brands looking for new designers, and also for promotional and commercial purposes
on behalf of Mittelmoda and other parties [for example: fashion magazines, social
media, PR].
Recommended format: JPG/PNG – 3000 px width.
The organisation reserves the right not to publish the received material if deemed as
inappropriate, as not produced within deadlines or not compliant with the requested
methods.
The resolution of any dispute in this contest will be assigned to an arbitration panel
thus appointed: a member for each side and a third member appointed by the
President of Udine’s Court.
2. Biography [min 300 characters] including links to the finalists’ social media pages.
The candidate agrees to produce and forward all above listed material, by subscribing
this application, under penalty of exclusion from the competition.
Art. 18 – SUBSCRIPTION
The signing of this regulation and attachments implies full acceptance of the regulation
itself, from art. 1 to art. 15, and the authorization to process personal data according
to the law 196/2003 T.U. on privacy.
Date Signature
ATTACHMENT 1: PERSONAL DATA
Name:
Surname:
Address:
City:
Date of birth:
Place of birth:
Nationality:
Passport N°:
Social Security N°:
E-mail:
Cell N°:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Website:
Spoken languages:
Institution of origin:
Name of the course:
Graduation *in the case of enrollment in the last year,
please write the expected graduation month.
year/month:
Institution address:
Institution contacts:
Tutor’s name and e-
mail:
ATTACHMENT 2: COLLECTION – FASHION DESIGN
DETAILS
ACCESSORIES COLLECTION
*specify the number of accessories designed and made by the candidate
N° of bags N° of jewelry
N° of shoes N° of
N° of eyewear Other:
YES NO
YES NO
ATTACHMENT 3: MODEL DESIGNERS - SPECIAL PRIZE
“PATTERN MAKER AWARD”
The “Pattern Maker Award” is addressed to the model designer’s category and is
offered by Lectra S.p.A. Lectra S.p.A. – with the valuable support of Carlo Barbieri
[Pattern Maker Manager of Twinset S.p.A.] and of Maurizio Cazzin [Pattern Maker
Manager of Giorgio Armani Group] – will evaluate the design and modeling techniques
used in the creation of an outerwear.
The contestants will have to create a men or women’s outerwear alongside with:
● Moodboard.
● Flat sketch (front and back).
● Technical sheet of the outerwear with measurements. Also, an explanation on
types of fabrics, linings and interlinings.
● Pattern design in the chosen size.
The contestants that will be selected for the final phase must provide:
● Finished prototype compliant with what submitted in the previous phase.
For further information regarding the LECTRA special award only, please refer to:
Barbara Raele - Communication, PR & Educational Project Manager
Office: +39 02 21047326 - Mobile: +39 335 5753384
E-mail: [email protected]
The “Andreas Schmeidler Young creative leader of tomorrow” special award - content
marketing strategies to support e-commerce channels - will be assigned to the most
innovative, creative and achievable project among those presented in the competition.
● Make a digital pen portrait - analyze the brand strategy as-is and its digital
strategy.
● Define, analyze and map the buyer personas and the customer journey.
● Define the guidelines of the content marketing strategy.
● Create 3 digital branding recommendation.
The candidates that will be selected for the final phase will be requested to:
● Define an editorial and media plan, including budget breakdown (splits must be
in %).
The available budget corresponds to 2% of the turnover of the chosen brand in the last year of
operation.
YES NO