Continuing on their mission to champion grass-roots talent, Momiji has launched its latest venture with up-and-coming designers.
The team behind the cult brand of oddly-addictive message dolls work with the freshest talent around the globe and this year they’re turning their sights towards the world of textiles and fashion with the Momiji Couture Contest.
The competition was launched at the New Designers show at the Business Design Centre in Islington in July.
Momiji is calling for entries from fashion and textile students & graduates as well as the global crafting community. They have set them the challenge to create their own exquisite, fabric Momiji doll.
Last year, Momiji invited graphic designers to design a Momiji to be sold exclusively in Selfridges. Hundreds of entries and thousands of public votes later the limited edition dolls hit the shelves.
The dolls from the Couture Contest will take a new direction with the top entries forming an exhibition of one-off, hand-crafted dolls at super-cool Japanese art space, Royal/T in Los Angeles.
The competition will be judged by a panel of fashion and design experts including Pip McCormac of Sunday Times Style Magazine, Barbara Hulanicki, founder of iconic 60’s fashion boutique BIBA, Deputy Editor of Selvedge Magazine; Beth Smith as well as Japanese art collector and owner of Royal/T, Susan Hancock.
It’s the perfect opportunity for budding fashion students to showcase their magic. Be aware that the deadline for entries is the 30th October 2009.
To get involved visit www.lovemomiji.com/couture for a full design brief and then switch on your sewing machine!
