Apply Now for the Munich Fashion Award: Honoring Sustainable and Future-Oriented Designers
The Munich Fashion Award is set to make its debut in May 2025, celebrating European fashion and accessory designers who integrate sustainability into their creative concepts. Under the theme “The European Sustainable Fashion Award With A Tech Twist,” this new competition, initiated by the City of Munich, challenges designers to reimagine the future of fashion by combining sustainability, aesthetics, and technological innovation.
Good News!!! We have a new European Fashion Award. For the first time, the City of Munich honors sustainable, aesthetic and future-oriented designers through the Munich Fashion Award. The Prize challenges creatives to rethink fashion and accessories with a bold, forward-oriented approach that combines sustainability, aesthetics, and creativity. Emerging, European design talents are invited to present their visions for a future of fashion and accessories that is both beautiful and sustainable.
Winners will be announced on May 15 and 16, 2025, in Munich
Two Categories, One Vision: Rethinking Fashion
Who Can Participate?
The award is open to emerging designers in the fields of fashion and accessories who successfully merge sustainability with aesthetic appeal. Eligible participants must be based in the EU, Great Britain, Scandinavia, or other European countries. They should have been in business for at least two years and employ no more than 30 people.
Designers can submit their applications from now until February 23, 2025, to become part of the Munich Fashion Awards 2025. More information, including participation requirements, can be found HERE.
First Edition, Two Categories, One Vision
The first edition of the Munich Fashion Award will recognize designers in two categories: Fashion and Accessories. The evaluation process will equally prioritize aesthetic excellence and sustainability factors, including circularity, material innovation, production ethics, and durability.
Prizes include:
- Fashion Category: €25,000 (1st place), €10,000 (2nd place), €5,000 (3rd place)
- Accessories Category: €10,000 (1st place), €5,000 (2nd place), €3,000 (3rd place)
Winners will also benefit from exclusive mentorship programs, licensing support, and communication services to elevate their brands.
“Munich has established itself as a hub for creativity and innovation, including in the fashion sector. With the Munich Fashion Award, we aim to continue this legacy, offering designers from across Europe the opportunity to showcase their sustainable fashion concepts. The award process will be transparent and inclusive, reinforcing Munich’s role as a unifying European city. I encourage all designers to apply and contribute to a more sustainable future in fashion,” says Clemens Baumgärtner, Chief Executive and Governing Member of the Munich City Council.
A Stage for Europe’s Future Designers
On May 15, 2025, the top five finalists in each category will present their collections to a distinguished jury in Munich. The event will culminate in a glamorous award ceremony, where the winners will be announced.
On May 16, 2025, attendees can engage in interactive conferences, workshops, and masterclasses with industry leaders. The day will also feature a public exhibition, offering fashion enthusiasts an exclusive look at the future of sustainable design.
To ensure transparency and excellence, the City of Munich has appointed two independent advisory bodies: the Advisory Board and the Expert Jury. The Advisory Board includes renowned figures such as: Christiane Arp (Chairwoman, Fashion Council Germany), Lisa Lang (Executive Chairwoman, Open Connector Alliance), and Tobias Gröber (Executive Director Consumer Goods, ISPO Group).
