We’re back for another Student Upcycling Challenge!
After the success of our inaugural Challenge, we knew we had to do it again. This year the task is the same: using old materials – maybe your own old clothes or thrifted textiles – create a whole new look. The more recycled materials the better!
Submissions will be judged on creativity & design, level of transformation, technical skills, and use of recycled materials.
Submit your project!First place: $1,000
Second place: $750
Third place: $500
Finalists will be featured in FASHION Magazine, and will receive 1 year subscriptions.
Prize sponsors:
- Full looks only
- Before and after photos required, process shots also welcome
- Provide a short description of your materials and process
Submissions open: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Submission deadline: Sunday, April 28, 2024
Shortlisted designers will be informed in early May. Be prepared to promptly send your outfit submissions to our team in Toronto (at no cost to you) in order to be featured in a possible exhibit/video/event. Looks will be returned to designers afterwards.
Open to any student in Canada attending a high-school, post-secondary or continuing education program in the 2023–2024 school year. Contest open from March 2nd 2024 to April 28th 2024 at 11:59 PM EST. One entry per person. Submissions will be judged on the above criteria and the winning project will be announced in June 2024 and contacted by email. The winner will receive a cash prize that will be delivered by e-transfer following confirmation.
In 2024 join the pledge to buy #NoMorePolyester! It’s a tough challenge – polyester is everywhere – but the era of plastic clothing needs to end and together we can help reduce polyester consumption and production.
By signing up for the challenge you’ll be joining a Canada-wide campaign standing against fossil fuel fashion.
Why #NoMorePolyester?
Phasing out all fossil fuels and transitioning to renewable energy sources is essential to limit global heating to 1.5°C. And as the world’s 4th largest producer of crude oil and 11th largest emitter of greenhouse gases per capita, Canada has a major role to play.
The #NoMorePolyester campaign aims to inform consumer citizens about the connection between crude oil and our closets: a now ubiquitous group of synthetic fabrics that includes polyester. Individually and collectively we must take action to end the exorbitant production and consumption of fossil fuels for fashion.
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