This year we explore how fashion embodies spirituality through tradition, cultural diversity, and sustainable practices. Designers’ applications should focus on innovative, sustainable, circular design, materials, and manufacturing following the theme of the 9th #GSFW: “Sustainability, heritage, and spirituality united in a holistic approach to fashion”. 

In addition to the above criteria the products/collections to be presented must match the following:

1. DESIGN should contribute to reducing the negative impact on ecosystems and prolonging the life cycle of clothing/products (recycling, zero waste cutting etc.)
   
   
2. CHOICE OF MATERIALS / FABRICS / DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGIES: We prefer natural or man-made materials, and fabrics  as long as they are certified by internationally recognized institutes and are committed to a virtuous path towards sustainability. We favor products manufactured according to the criteria of eco-design, the circular economy, and end-of-life recycling of materials.
   
   
3. PRODUCTION should be made:

• Eco-friendly,
• Fair, Ethical
• We prefer handcrafted products transmitting national heritage and values to new generations.

We can offer you the following packages and forms for your participation

1. A digital presentation to be published on the #GSFW YouTube channel during the 9th#GSFW, between 9th-15th June 2024. The video should be sent by WeTransfer along with the designer/brand’s profile, logo, profile picture, and lookbook about the collection/project to be showcased. Maximum video time: 5 minutes. Please use music under Creative Commons to avoid any copyright problems. Price indication depending on video post-production work: €200-300.
   
   
2. Physical participation in the venue in presenting some featured pieces of the collection or project that match the main topic of the 9th#GSFW. Price indication depending on the form of presentation (fashion show or display): €300-500.
   
   
3. Physical participation in the venue to showcase the designers’ complete collection during the International Eco Fashion Show. Planned venue: FUGA: https://fuga.org.hu/. Price indication: abt.€800 depending on the pieces to be shown.

A collective presentation of communities/organizations/countries is possible but is subject to further discussion.

For the Fashion Show, we will provide a full service with min. 12 models, hairdressers and make-up artists, backstage management, technical support, a stylist, and a choreographer.

Application for the above ways of presentation does not imply automatic acceptance, you will be notified of the outcome based on the decision made within the #GSFW Board.

There are multiple benefits of your presentation during the 9th#GSFW:

– Comprehensive marketing and promotion

– Appearance on featured social media platforms

– Get full coverage (video and photos)

– Brand and designer recognition

– Networking opportunities during the event

– Pop-up store possibilities (it is subject to a separate agreement)

– For package No. 3. we provide 2 nights of free accommodation in an excellent hotel with breakfast 

– Invitation letter for visa (if required)

– For package no.2-3: Free VIP entry ticket to the conference + 3 free tickets for guests to the fashion show

– Snack/coffee during the events

Please note that it is the designer’s responsibility to ensure that the collection or items to be presented or displayed arrive at the venue of the offline events, we cannot deal with the shipping and handling of these items to Hungary and back.

Deadline of the application: 31st March 2025 latest.