Haute Couture

The French Fashion Awards proudly unveils its Haute Couture category. In this domain, every stitch tells a story, every fabric choice embodies a concept, and every silhouette presents the designer's imagination and breath-taking creations.

At the French Fashion Awards, we celebrate the masters of haute couture, the designers who do more than create garments; they weave the very essence of high fashion. This is a tribute to the extraordinary, to the designers who challenge the boundaries of creativity and bring to life exquisite pieces that define luxury and elegance.

Haute Couture Categories

HC25001. Avant-garde Couture
HC25002. Bridal Couture
HC25003. Children's Couture
HC25004. Couture Bridal Accessories
HC25005. Couture Footwear
HC25006. Couture Outerwear
HC25007. Costume and Cosplay Design
HC25008. Eco-Friendly Couture
HC25009. Ethnic Clothing
HC25010. Evening Gowns
HC25011. Festive
HC25012. Futuristic Couture
HC25013. Haute Couture Accessories
HC25014. Haute Couture Lingerie
HC25015. Historical Reproduction Couture
HC25016. Limited Edition
HC25017. Luxury
HC25018. Men
HC25019. Organic Couture
HC25020. Red Carpet Couture
HC25021. Sculptural Couture
HC25022. Surreal Couture
HC25023. Sustainable Couture
HC25024. Traditional Couture
HC25025. Women
HC25000. New Category

Deadlines & Fees

The French Fashion Awards invites designers at every stage of their creative process. Whether your designs are still in the conceptual phase, a work in progress, or fully realised masterpieces, they deserve a spot in the competition. In the award, each entry stands on its own merits – jurors evaluate individual pieces rather than entire portfolios. This approach underscores the significance of each submission, encouraging thoughtful and deliberate entry selection.

In a commitment to promoting financial inclusivity within the fashion community, the French Fashion Awards has established an affordable entry system. An annual administrative fee of $30 will be charged only for the first entry of the entire competition year to cover essential costs such as printing, mailing, and data management. This flat fee ensures that all participants, regardless of the number of entries submitted, bear the same reasonable cost, offering exceptional value, especially for those submitting multiple designs.

2025
Entry Period
Early Bird
(12 Sep - 15 Oct 2024)
Regular
(16 Oct - 13 Nov 2024)
Final
(14 Nov - 13 Dec 2024)
Final Extension
(14 Dec 2024 - 10 Jan 2025)
Professional
1st Entry
$209 $219 $239 $249
Professional
Additional Entry
$209 $219 $239 $249
Professional
Additional Category*
$149 $159 $179 $189
Student
1st Entry
$60 $70 $80 $90
Student
Additional Entry
$60 $70 $80 $90
Student
Additional Category*
$50 $60 $70 $80
Results Announcement: 20 Mar 2025

* You may submit an entry into multiple categories at the same time. The first Category will be charged as per the original submission fee. Additional categories (2 or more) will be charged as such.

* Fees are non-refundable. Withdrawn entries (whether withdrawn by entrant, or by the French Fashion Awards for entrant's failure to comply with the entry rules) will NOT be refunded.

PROJECT DATE
Work submitted must have been created after 1 January 2021.

Winner's Benefits

Benefits / Winning Level Special Recognition
of the Year
Platinum
Winner
Gold
Winner
Silver
Winner
Maia Statuette YES - - -
Exclusive “Special Recognition of the Year” Certification YES - - -
Seasonal Features on Winners Highlight Section YES - - -
Listed in Official Winner Press Release YES - - -
Priority Features on French Fashion Awards e-Newsletter YES - - -
Spotlighted Winner Article on Media Partner Site – Muse.World YES YES - -
Dedicated Social Media Posts YES YES YES -
Access to Marketing & Promotional Materials YES YES YES YES
Exclusive Access to Winner’s Interview YES YES YES YES
Dedicated Winner’s Profile / Page YES YES YES YES
Eligible to Purchase Maia Statuette YES YES YES YES
Winner Certificate YES YES YES YES
Digital Winner Badge YES YES YES YES

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Submission Details

Submit your entry online in FOUR easy steps:

STEP 1

Sign up French Fashion Awards for international design competition

Tap the "My Account" button to register your username and password. If you are already a member, tap "Log In."

STEP 2

French Fashion Awards Entry Submission

Complete the short online entry form. Don't forget you can enter each work in more than one category.

STEP 3

Upload French Design Entry Files

Upload your entry* to the system.

STEP 4

Checkout French Design Entry

Click “Checkout” to process your entry fees.

* File Limits; Up to 10 files in in JPEG/PNG and/or PDF can be uploaded per entry. For a smooth uploading process, please ensure images are formatted as JPEG/PNG, 1000px, and no larger than 4MB. Please save PDFs in "Screen View", limited to 6 pages per entry, or 4MB in size.

* Entries must be comprehensive and detailed, capturing the essence of your fashion design. For instance, submissions should encompass mood boards for conceptual context, detailed sketches from multiple angles of the garment, and photographs showcasing the piece in various settings. For collections, include lookbook images or a digital showcase. For redesigns or upcycled projects, provide "before and after" visuals to highlight the transformation.

* Submissions can be entered as concepts, completed, or works in process. Completed projects may not be older than five years.

* Limit written descriptions of your project to 350 words or less.