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The Fashion Scholarship Fund and renowned streetwear designer and FSF friend, Eric Emanuel are pleased to announce that FSF Class of 2020 and 2021 Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to participate in a print design competition. Three winners, each of whom will receive a $5,000 creative stipend, will have their patterns incorporated on a limited edition run of Eric Emanuel mesh shorts (worn by celebrities such as: Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Adam Levine, James Harden, and Lebron James, among others). 100% of the net proceeds from these limited edition runs are being generously donated to the Fashion Scholarship Fund.

Eric was deemed the “King Of Shorts” by High Snobiety- read more here. Plus, read about his first store opening in the former BAPE’s NY Flagship here.

To give you some insight as to what inspires an Eric Emanuel pattern, let Eric tell you himself: “When I go to the drawing board, the early stages generally consist of me thinking of what I am into and what has not been done before. Last year, I was super into rugs; to me they are a form of art and beauty that you only enjoy at home. These same patterns can live as a garment as the language is the same. This year, I am obsessed with wallpaper-- through old 60’s/70’s films I found so many beautiful Parisian wallpapers that I then rework into the short. I say all of that to say this- ANYTHING CAN WORK! Go with your gut if you think it’s beautiful- it probably is. The sky is the limit, and I cannot wait to see what you all come up with.”

When developing your print, consider creativity and the uniqueness of the pattern. You are encouraged to conduct in depth research on Eric Emanuel, also known as “the king of shorts” that includes the company’s business model, product assortment, pricing, digital campaigns, and most important, its customer.

 

ELIGIBILITY

You must be a Class of 2019, 2020 or 2021 FSF Scholar to apply.

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Project Instructions:

  • Develop one unique print for Eric Emanuel mesh shorts

  • The print must be sized to a 30” by 30” repeating pattern; the print will be used as a flood print (PDF preferred) to sublimate onto the mesh

  • Submit three colorways for the print you design

Submission Elements:

  • One print design

  • One 60 second video to introduce yourself to Eric as a designer and the inspiration for your print

  • Detailed CV

Timeline:

  • June 29th: Launch of the Eric Emanuel X FSF Design Challenge

  • July 15th: Application submissions are due before 11:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Applicants submit (1) one print design in three colorways, (2) a 60-second personal video, and (3) a current CV to the following email address FSFprograms@fashionscholarshipfund.org

  • July 29th: Eric Emanuel select 3 winners of the Design Challenge

Terms and Conditions:

1. The Challenge

The Eric Emanuel Design Challenge is a competition to inspire and challenge the FSF Class of 2020 and 2021 Scholarship recipients to develop a print for a limited edition run of Eric Emanuel shorts. Three winners, each of whom will receive a $5,000 creative stipend, will have their unique patterns incorporated on a line of Eric Emanuel mesh shorts. The directions for the Eric Emanuel Design Challenge can be found on the FSF website.

2. Official Rules

By entering the Eric Emanuel Design Challenge, each participating 2020 and 2021 FSF Scholarship recipient (collectively, the “Applicants”), agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. The Applicants unconditionally accept and agree to comply with and abide by these Challenge Terms and Conditions, the Challenge directions, and the decisions of the jury, which shall be final and binding in all respects.

3. Property

Once an Applicant submits all of the materials used to deliver the outcomes of the competition, they become the property of Eric Emanuel and FSF.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property rights of the submissions shall at all times remain (as between the parties) the property of the Applicant. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions or in the Challenge shall operate to assign or license any intellectual property rights in the submissions to Eric Emanuel or FSF. Eric Emanuel and FSF are not responsible for obtaining, protecting, or verifying any intellectual property rights relating to the submission material. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to use their own materials and designs, and clearly highlight references.

5. Personal Data

The Applicant expressly authorizes Eric Emanuel and FSF to use personal data collected during the submission process for the purpose of administering the Design Challenge. Eric Emanuel and FSF shall collect, store, use, handle, and process the Applicant’s personal data in accordance with and all applicable laws and regulations. Eric Emanuel and FSF will not pass on the Applicant’s personal data to other parties without the Applicant’s prior written consent.

6. Promotion

Applicants agree to take part, on Eric Emanuel and FSF’s reasonable written request, in any publicity or promotional activity surrounding the Design Challenge and related future events locally or globally.