FAT.X Graduates Fashion Design Competition 2025/26

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Australia’s national stage for emerging fashion visionaries will be open  15.11.2025.

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FAT.X's mission is to empower the next generation of talented Australian fashion designers and give them the platform they deserve to share their creations with the world.

Through cultural exchange, international collaboration, and bold creative expression, we aim to support graduates in taking their first step onto the global fashion stage.

 

The FAT.X Graduates Competition invites students and recent graduates from over 20 universities and fashion design institutions across Australia to showcase their innovation, craftsmanship, and creativity.

 

Eligible participants include all graduates from 2023, 2024, and 2025

 

 This  competition is your launchpad for global recognition.

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We’re proud to announce five award categories that reflect the evolving fashion landscape:

 

Best Design

 

Best Sustainable Design

 

Best Craftsmanship

 

Best Tech Fashion Design (including 3D printing, laser cutting, smart textiles, VR/AR, and more)

 

Best First Nation  Design 

 

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FAT.X Award Winners 2026 of each category will receive

 

a roundtrip to Berlin,

 

5-nights hotel accommodation

 

and the exclusive opportunity to showcase their collection at Neo.Fashion during Berlin Fashion Week, one of Europe’s most dynamic stages for emerging designers.

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Key Dates

 

Competition begins: 15.11.2025

 

Submission deadline:15.04.2026

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Ready to take your collection global?

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FAT.X is here to connect Australia's future fashion leaders with international audiences.