Fashion Innovation Awards Categories

Student Designer of the Year

The competition is open to students currently enrolled on a fashion design course at a recognised college in Ireland. Further details & criteria

Accessory Designer of the Year

Designers may submit in one of the following categories - millinery, bags, footwear, printed or woven scarves or shawls. Further details & criteria

Jewellery Designer of the Year

Designers must submit a suite of three made up designs for consideration by a pre selection panel. Jewellery may be made using precious or semi precious metals and stones, glass, wood, leather, synthetics, fabric or felted materials. Further details & criteria

Designer of the Year

Judges will each nominate three fashion designers who illustrate innovation, design integrity, quality of fabrication and workmanship in their collections. Further details & criteria

Contribution to Irish Fashion Award

Judges will each nominate one person who has made an outstanding contribution to the development, recognition and/ or promotion of Irish fashion. Further details & criteria