International Talent Support

The deadline to submit all entries is 25 March 2011

ITS, 2001-2011: Ten years of International Talent Support, a unique platform for creativiy
ITS#TEN will be a very special anniversary which will take place in Trieste, Italy, 15-16 July 2011.

Four different forms of creativity: Fashion, with which we started ten years ago, Accessories, now in its sixth year, our new addition Jewelry, an art expression we strongly believe in and Photography. This year we will set up an incredible event, bigger than in the past. A milestone in our history and an experience that won’t be forgotten by those who will join us in this adventure.

EVENT
Two days during which young fashion, accessory, jewelry designers and photographers from all over the world will have the opportunity to show their talent to the most influential international audience of journalists, teachers, designers, head hunters and buyers coming from every corner of the earth (for more info and to see what the press has to say about ITS please check here ). This is a chance for your students to show their work to who could shape their future. As a result of ITS, a great number of applicants are now working in key positions in brands such as Maison Martin Margiela, John Galliano, Giorgio Armani, Antonio Marras, Raf Simons, YSL, Max Mara and Diesel, just to name a few.

ITS#FASHION PRIZES
– FASHION COLLECTION OF THE YEAR €15,000 + FASHION SHOW AT ITS#11
– FASHION SPECIAL PRIZE €5,000
– DIESEL AWARD €25,000 + 6 months internship ad Diesel HQ
– SKUNKFUNK AWARD €5,000 + collaboration with Skunkfunk

To enroll contestants have to send us only sketches of their collections (they can participate with their graduat collection) and photos of their previous creations. No special projects are needed at this stage, only selected finalists will have to develop two special special projects, one for Diesel and the other for Skunkfunk.

HOW TO ENROL

There is no entry fee. Above all, the enrolling process in itself is an opportunity that your students should not miss.  Enrolling in ITS is just the best way for them to get noticed (If you want to know who selected last year’s finalists, click here).  ITS is committed to providing contestants with solid opportunities. This continues beyond the annual event: internships and collaborations in the fashion world are crucial ITS goals.

Enrolling in ITS is done by first pre-registering online on our website, and directly after sending portfolios to our offices. Everything is explained in the PDF found in attachment, and on our website: www.itsweb.org.