FIT Design Entrepreneurs

#ICYMI: Daily Front Row covered FIT DE 2020 kickoff event and spoke with two designers, Victoria Hayes of Victoria Hayes Collection and Jameel Mohammed of KHIRY.

FIT Design Entrepreneurs Class of 2020. Meet the designers: http://bit.ly/3338ATE

Introducing FIT DE Class of 2020! Yesterday, the Fashion Institute of Technology welcomed the newest class of emerging designers who will attend a series of specialized workshops, learning intensives, and networking salons to learn how to develop effective business plans and strategies in order to help ensure the future success of their lines. Learn more about the designers below.

Only one week left to apply and be selected to be a part of this amazing program! Win part of $150,000. Apply today, Limited space available to be a part of an amazing program and build relationships with like-minded individuals and receive guidance from the TOP players in the industry. Don't delay, the deadline is October 31st!... 2020 FIT Design Entrepreneurs Open Call FIT Design Entrepreneurs is looking for emerging fashion businesses for their 2020 program that kicks off in January. The annual program accepts 25 businesses through a rigorous selection process to participate in the program free of cost for a chance to win $100,000 and $50,000. Each company participates in three, weekend intensive classes focusing on branding/marketing, operations, and financials. They have access to FIT resources, classes, and salons from industry experts. These companies will be paired with a mentor to help complete a comprehensive business plan. In June 2020, 12 brands will be selected to advance to the Final Presentation, where they will compete for the prize money. Applicant Criteria: Must be a fashion business with sales, industry traction and press (cannot be in development) Must provide references from industry names Open to fashion designers (womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, jewelry/accessories) in and outside of the United States, but must be able to attend all weekend intensive sessions in New York in January 2020. Learn more and APPLY NOW-- https://www.designentrepreneursnyc.com The deadline to apply is October 31, 2019. 2019 second-place winner Nora Gardner, Tommy Hilfiger, and 2019 winner Fiona Morrison

2019 FIT Design Entrepreneurs Final Presentation. Congratulations to the 2019 winners, Wolf Circus and Nora Gardner!