From 650,000+ global applicants to 16 finalists – witness the journey of emerging designers transforming into fashion icons
OUR TALENT
DISCOVERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FASHION INNOVATORS
Fashion Grand Prix is more than a competition – it’s a comprehensive talent discovery and development ecosystem that nurtures creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit in fashion design.
Identifying exceptional talent from every corner of the world, regardless of background or formal training Intensive mentorship and real-world challenges that compress years of learning into months Celebrating diverse cultural perspectives while creating globally relevant fashion innovations
OUR TALENT VISION
GLOBAL DISCOVERY
ACCELERATED GROWTH
CULTURAL FUSION
650,000+ designers from 195 countries submit portfolios during our 6-month application window Industry legends and celebrity mentors review portfolios using our proprietary talent assessment matrix Shortlisted candidates complete 48-hour design challenges showcasing creativity under pressure Only 16 exceptional talents are chosen to represent their regions in the global championship
TALENT DISCOVERY PROCESS
GLOBAL SCOUTING
EXPERT EVALUATION
LIVE CHALLENGES
FINAL SELECTION
Our comprehensive talent development ecosystem provides emerging designers with the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to build successful fashion careers.
Comprehensive curriculum covering design fundamentals, business skills, and industry insights. From sketching to runway presentation, we develop complete fashion professionals.
“90% of our Academy graduates launch their own fashion lines within 12 months”
Transform creative visions into viable businesses with our comprehensive startup support program, connecting designers with investors and industry partners.
“Average investment secured: $250,000 per startup in first funding round”
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Fashion Design Academy
Startup Incubator
From unknown talents to global fashion leaders – discover how Fashion Grand Prix alumni are reshaping the industry.
Alumni with active fashion brands Total revenue generated by alumni Major fashion week debuts Countries represented
“Fashion Grand Prix didn’t just change my career – it changed my entire perspective on what’s possible in fashion. From a small town designer to Paris Fashion Week – the journey has been extraordinary.”
– Sarah Chen, Fashion Grand Prix 2023 Winner, now Creative Director at Chen Atelier
SUCCESS STORIES
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$50M+
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Join 650,000+ designers competing for the ultimate fashion championship Launch your fashion empire with the ultimate startup fund Learn from Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Zendaya & Pharrell Showcase your talent in 11 cities worldwide Early bird registration starts December 2025 Application fee: $2,500 (includes Academy access & mentorship)
BECOME THE NEXT FASHION ICON
$1,000,000 GRAND PRIZE
CELEBRITY MENTORSHIP
GLOBAL RECOGNITION
APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY 2026