have to be a minority of color
fashion designers should submit 6-10 complete looks
shoe designers should submit 5-10 pictures of footwear designs (has to be complete & wearable prototypes)
accessory designers should submit 6-10 pieces of custom made accessories from any category including (bags/scarfs/jewelry/gloves/hats)
cosmetics specifically natural & organic body butters and creams
open nationally to all 50 states and all contestants should live in the usa
submit a 60 sec- 1 min video on why you should be chosen and what makes your collection stand out from the rest.
rules & requirements
THE 3 FINALIST WINNERS FROM THE ”RISING DESIGNER OF COLOR” CONTEST WILL BE CHOSEN BY THE PEOPLE ON 9-1-2026. THE 1ST PLACE WINNER WOULD BE THEN CHOSEN BY JUDGES FROM AMONG THE 3 FINALIST.
THE WINNER WOULD RECEIVE:
A 5 PAGE BLOG SPREAD
A PROFESSIONAL EDITORIAL PHOTOSHOOT OF COLLECTION
A 10 PIECE CAPSULE COLLECTION FEATURED ON WEBSITE
$5000.00 START-UP GRANT
an honorary engraved plaque