Next Generation Digital Fashion Award 2025 – Application Phase Now Open

Young designers from across Europe can now apply for the Next Generation Digital Fashion Award 2025. Organized by the European Cultural Forum in cooperation with FashionTEX, this year’s award is themed Fashion for Future and seeks creative talents who combine digital tools, sustainable materials, and innovative ideas to shape the fashion of tomorrow.

We are looking for designs that impress both virtually and physically – from 3D creations to interactive collections and smart textiles. A panel of fashion, technology, and sustainability experts will nominate several finalists who will present their projects on November 7, 2025, at the FashionTEX Festival in Chemnitz.

Submissions are open until October 1, 2025. All information on eligibility, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines can be found in the application form.

Apply now

Image credit: Vika_Glitter/Pixabay

more to explore

  • News

    And the winner is: Vincent Röse

  • News

    Chemnitz: a textile location with 150 years of history

  • News

    Thomas Rath: Fashion should continue to be fun!

  • News

    Minister of State Barbara Klepsch: ‘Innovations and new technologies have always helped us move forward!’

  • News

    The FashionTEX festival has begun!

  • News

    Star designer Thomas Rath is hosting the FashionTEX show

  • News

    Between digital innovation and traditional craftsmanship – Ana Neves Ribeiro in an interview

  • News

    Digital fashion and creative experiments – Alica Grebacova

  • News

    Between craftsmanship, technology and new perspectives – Paula Vēvere about her work in the Makerspace

  • News

    “I learned how to bring my design ideas to life” – Gloria Cerrito on her experiences in the Makerspace