OFF Fashion Contest for Fashion Designers and Enthusiasts OFF FASHION 12-13 June 2015r REGULATIONS OF THE OFF FASHION CONTEST FOR FASHION DESIGNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS 12.VI – 13.VI. 2015 KIELCE XVII EDITION - ORIENT EXPRESS §1 General provisions 1. Organizers of the Off Fashion Contest: The Cultural Centre of Kielce (Kieleckie Centrum Kultury), Pl. Moniuszki 2b, Kielce. 2. Contest Organization Office: The Cultural Centre of Kielce (Kieleckie Centrum Kultury) Postal address: Pl. Moniuszki 2b, 25-334 Kielce Telephone numbers: 041-36-76-702 - contact person: Ms Maria Wiśniewska Mobile 696 083 079, Internet: www.offfashion.eu, [email protected]. 3. The semi - final will be held on 12.VI. 2015 of Kielce (Baza Zbożowa, Kielce street Zbożowa 4). 4. The final show will be held on 13.VI. 2015 at 19:00 hours at the Cultural Centre of Kielce. 5. The Contest is open for anyone and it is addressed to all designers who meet the terms and conditions of these Regulations. 6. School-goers, university students, graduates from universities of fine arts, clothing design schools and individuals with a passion for clothing design are welcome to participate in the Contest. §2 Contest category Avant-garde fashion in line with the Off Fashion trend. Contestants are asked to min. 4 non-commonplace off-like designs. §3 Assessment criteria Off Fashion is a trend that highlights colourfulness of the crowd. It rejects unification and dullness of streets. It is characterised by a plethora of accessories, surprising combination of styles, material and colours. Avant-garde fashion is not limited to a specific style, let it be sports or hip-hop. It is obviously associated with informal clothing, non-standard fashion ideas and solutions. In line with the above guidelines, the following assessment criteria are laid down: 1. carefulness of production of clothes 2. choice of colours and accessories 3. creativity in composition and form of clothing 4. searching for new solutions in clothing 5. showiness of a presentation §4 Stages of the Contest and conditions for participation in the Contest 1. An application form and photographs or drafts of min-4 self-authored designs are to be sent in by 25.V. 2015 at the following address Kieleckie Centrum Kultury Pl. Moniuszki 2b, 25-334 Kielce with a note: Biuro Konkursu Off Fashion or by e-mail at [email protected]. 2. Before 29.VI.2015, the Selection Board will choose up a maximum number of 120 best designs out of the sent-in photographs or drafts of designs. Their authors will be informed about admission to the finals, which will be held in Kielce. 3. Registration of participants of semi-finals will take place on the premises of the Kielce (Baza Zbożowa, street Zbożowa 4) on 12.VI.2015 between 9:00 and 14:00 hours. 4. Semi-finals of the Competition, which will select 20 finalists, will be held on the premises of the Baza Zbożowa Kielce, street Zbożowa 4, on 12.VI. 2015 between 18:00 and 21:00 hours. 5. The Gala Final of the Contest will be held at the Cultural Centre of Kielce on 13.VI.2015 at 19:00 hours. 6. Participants of previous editions of the Contest may not submit to the Contest their designs that have been shown at the Off Fashion before. §5 Jury of the Contest 1. The Organizer of the Contest appoints a jury of individuals engaged in fashion business and experienced in fashion and design. 2. The Jury meets in three sessions: selection of admitted works, semi-finals and finals. 3.The Jury works in closed sessions and its decisions are final and cannot be appealed. §6 Further information for the participants of the Off Fashion Contest 1. The Organizer of the Contest will provide overnight accommodation on 12/13.VI.2015 to designers who have been qualified to the semi-final show. 2. Participants of the Contest come to Kielce at their own expense. 3. Participants of the Contest present their designs by wearing them themselves, using their own models or taking advantage of models made available by the Organizer (subject to the placement of an order in a relevant section of the application form). 4. Participants of the semi-final shows held on Friday 12.VI. 2015 are required to present their designs with their own music track (3 minutes max.) on CD (CD audio format). 5. Participants of the semi-final and final shows should contact a show coordinator regarding all issues related to the presentation of their collection. 6. Competition Organiser reserves the right to free reproduction of images provided by the Participants in the post-competition catalog and of images from the contest in the press, television and other post-competition publications, including commercial publishers. §7 Awards and honorary distinctions 1.The Jury of the Contest presents awards for: 1st Place: : a Title of the Best Off Designer and a bronze statue of the President of the City of Kielce created by the sculptural artist S. Mick. : Money Award - PLN 15,000 2nd Place: : Money Award - PLN 6,000 3rd Place: : Money Award - PLN 3,000 - funded by the President of Kielce Fairs 2. Apart from the statutory awards, honorary distinctions can be awarded by sponsors and media holding patronage over the Contest in accordance with uniform principles. ORGANIZER : CONTACT PERSON: Kieleckie Centrum Kultury Plac Moniuszki 2b 25-334 Kielce +48 41-36-76-702 Wiśniewska Maria [email protected] +48 41 36-76-702; +48 696-08-30-79
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