Culture and Fashion Award

CULTURE & FASHION AWARD

  • Cultural Element 
    • Is there a uniquely cultural element in the designs? 
    • Is that element unique to the designer’s island-state? 
    • If not unique to an island, does it touch upon a different type of unique cultural element? 
  • Cohesiveness 
    • Do the designs form a cohesive fashion line? 
  • Commerciality 
    • Do the designs seem profitable? 
  • Marketability 
    • Are the designs readily saleable? 
    • What is the quality of execution of the designs? 
    • Are the designs in demand by buyers, both on the islands and in developed markets? 
  • Use of Textiles/ Materials 
    • Does the designer use textiles/materials that are generally unique to islands? 
  • Creativity/ Originality 
    • Are the designs creative and original? Have we seen them before? 
    • Is the designer a good advocate in introducing creative island designs to the international market? 
  • Practicality 
    • Are the designs practical for island life? (eg. climate considerations, weather-friendly, environmental concerns) 
    • Can the designs translate to non-island life? Would they be marketable to buyers in developed markets?