Fashion Award of the City of Vienna

The cultural department of the city of Vienna (MA7) and the Austrian Fashion Association announce the fashion award of the city of Vienna, which honors the work of younger fashion designers and promotes their sustainable career development and professionalization at an international level.

The award is granted for innovative fashion design in terms of design and artistic work and aims to contribute to the sustainable establishment of a fashion label.

 

Next Open Call: 2025

Prize Money

EUR 10.000,-

For Consultation & Inquiries

Dalma Monori

+43 660 440 0027

support@afa.co.at

Partners

Funded talents

outstanding artist award for experimental fashion design

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AFA Support international focus

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Fashion Award of the City of Vienna

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Fashion Award of the City of Vienna

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AFA Support

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Startstipendien Mode of the the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Civil Service and Sport (BMKÖS)

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Fashion Award of the City of Vienna

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AFA support visual focus

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Fashion Award of the City of Vienna

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AFA support collection

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Who can apply for the Fashion Award of the City of Vienna

  • The Vienna Fashion Award addresses fashion designers whose work is already internationally recognized and who aim to scale their fashion label sustainably, both economically and ecologically.
  • The previous collections must demonstrate exceptional artistic quality and be trendsetting for the positive perception of Austrian creative potential.
  • Requirements : the applicant must have presented at least three collections publicly (not as part of their education). Public presentations include participation in fairs or festivals, showroom or studio presentations, exhibition participation, performances, etc.
  • The collections must be available in retail, and publications in specialized magazines must be provided as evidence.
  • Nationality and residence: primarily, individual fashion designers with Austrian citizenship are eligible to submit. Foreign nationals are considered equivalent if they have made Austria the center of their life interests for at least three years.

„The Fashion Award of the City of Vienna was a milestone in having my work as a designer validated and appreciated on a national level.“

Rani Bageria

No, students cannot receive the Fashion Awards of the City of Vienna.

Yes, you can apply for the Fashion Award of the City of Vienna in the same funding year as AFA Support or the Startstipendium Mode.

No, the Fashion Award of the City of Vienna can only be awarded once per person.

Lookbooks or collection of previous works, partially filled out application documents if available, and specific questions regarding various funding programs, application and award processes, project planning, distribution, and marketing measures.

The Fashion Award of the City of Vienna is awarded based on the recommendation of an independent international expert jury. This jury changes annually and consists of representatives from various sectors of the fashion industry, including design, media, trade, art, education, research, and dissemination. The jury is appointed by the Austrian Fashion Association (AFA), with the final confirmation by the Culture Department of the City of Vienna (MA7) to ensure the jury’s independence.

 

While detailed feedback is not possible due to the large number of submissions, the AFA can provide oral feedback upon request regarding the jury’s decision. Separate consultation appointments with the AFA team can be arranged throughout the year.

 

The jury meeting usually takes place at the end of May. Results are typically announced via email within one week after the meeting.

No, the Fashion Award of the City of Vienna is tax-free according to the Arts Promotion Act. (Federal Law of February 25, 1988, on the Promotion of the Arts with Federal Funds) According to § 3 para. 3, only scholarships according to para. 1 item 5 and awards according to para. 1 item 7 are exempt from income tax.
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