Applications for the 2025 Fashion Trust Arabia Prize Are Now Open

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For many young designers, snagging an award can mean the difference between being a footnote and becoming a headline. More than just glittering ceremonies and red-carpet moments, fashion awards and prizes are crucial catalysts for propelling designers into the limelight and significantly impacting their careers. In addition to providing recognition, these accolades also offer vital resources, such as funding, mentorship, and exposure to key industry contacts that can be otherwise hard to secure. While there are several international prizes— including the earliest and most prestigious, the Neiman Marcus Award, established in 1938; the International Woolmark Prize; and the LVMH Prize—there is only really one in our region that stands out for offering a platform for regional talent to shine on an international stage. We’re talking about the annual Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA) Prize, which is now officially open for applications for its 2025 edition.

2025 Fashion Trust Arabia Prize call for application

The annual fund, which launched in 2018, is accepting applications for its 7th edition. Designers from the Middle East and North Africa who are looking for financial support and industry mentorship opportunities from some of the biggest names in fashion, are encouraged to submit their applications online today for the 2025 Fashion Trust Arabia Prize. Categories include Evening Wear, Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Jewelry (Fine/Fashion), Debut Talent (2023, 2024, 2025 graduate), and Fashion Tech Award.

Since its launch seven-years-ago, Fashion Trust Arabia, established by co-founder Tania Fares and co-chair HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, has grown into a vital stepping stone for emerging designers from the region. Not only does the initiative provide critical financial backing but also opens doors to invaluable mentoring by industry veterans, potentially shaping the trajectories of its recipients’ careers. Winners also gain direct access to global networking opportunities and retail platforms that can significantly enhance their visibility and marketability.

Previous winners of the Fashion Trust Arabia Prize include the likes of Mohamed Benchellal, Andrea Wazen, Yousef Akbar, Roni Helou, and Sylwia Nazzal.

To apply, visit www.fashiontrustarabia.com.

Main image: Courtesy of Mohamed Benchellal. Photographed by Desiree Mattsson. 

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