The Emerging Designer Lab is a structured development program for designers preparing to transition from education into professional fashion practice. The program emphasizes creative refinement, technical execution, and presentation readiness through guided development and hands-on professional support.
This program is designed for designers who have completed formal education or equivalent structured training and are preparing to enter professional fashion markets.
Our Approach
Vision
We guide designers in refining their point of view and producing work that carries purpose, clarity, and cultural relevance.
Craft
Designers receive support in improving construction techniques and producing garments that meet modern industry expectations.
Presentation
Each collection is shaped with attention to styling, cohesion, and narrative impact. This ensures their runway moments feel polished and intentional.
Growth
Our long-term goal is to help designers establish steady momentum through consistent development, strong collections, and readiness for future opportunities.
Eligibility & Qualification Standards
The Emerging Designer Lab maintains defined eligibility standards to ensure participants are prepared for structured development and professional-level critique.
- Must demonstrate completion of formal education or equivalent structured training in fashion or a related discipline.
- Must provide a portfolio, website, or public body of work suitable for review.
- Must have at least one completed garment or a collection in progress.
- Must be able to provide sketches, lookbook references, or sample garments during review.
- Must be willing to participate in program development sessions.
- Must be open to feedback and professional critique.
- Must not use fast-fashion blanks or pre-made garments.
- Must own rights to all designs submitted.
- Must provide clear brand description and design intent.