Design Skill
Fashion Design Awards
Design Skill Awards
The Design Skill Awards recognise design across architecture, interiors, products, fashion, digital and communication disciplines. Fashion has its own discipline with 12 nominations. Registration for the next DSA season opens soon; dates and fees appear here as soon as they are published.
Fashion design nominations
The Fashion discipline of the Design Skill Awards includes 12 nominations, from women’s, men’s and children’s fashion to accessories, footwear, jewelry and couture. Choose the nomination that best describes the collection or piece.
| Nominations | |
|---|---|
| Best Women's Fashion Design | Best Men's Fashion Design |
| Best Children's Fashion Design | Best Accessories Design |
| Best Footwear Design | Best Sustainable Fashion Design |
| Best Sportswear & Athletic Apparel | Best Swimwear & Beachwear Design |
| Best Haute Couture & Designer Fashion | Best Jewelry Design |
| Best Wedding & Bridal Fashion | Custom & Unique Fashion Design |
Preparing a strong entry
- Show the pieces on a model and in detail.
- Explain the concept, materials and construction.
- Include the collection context where relevant.
- Credit the designer, makers and photographers.
DSA fees and deadlines
Registration for the next season opens soon.
- Project submission deadline: 13 September 2026
- Winners announced: 9 October 2026
Students receive a 50% discount on everything except trophies.
How projects are judged
Entries are evaluated by the Design Skill Awards jury of designers, architects and educators. Meet the jurors on the Grand Jury Members page.
Recent DSA winners
| Project | Studio / designer | Country | Award | Nomination | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Push-Up Bra for A/B Cup | Hangzhou Hongchen Brand Management Co., Ltd. | China | Platinum, DSA 2025 | Best Women's Fashion Design | Completed |
| DWISS M3S | DWISS | Switzerland | Gold, DSA 2024 | Best Accessories Design | Completed / Built |
| Happy Meal | Jiarui Cai | United States | Platinum, DSA 2024 | Best Haute Couture & Designer Fashion | Completed / Built |
| EternalProject | DWC ETERNITY | Taiwan | Platinum, DSA 2024 | Best Accessories Design | Completed / Built |
| The House of Sol Jewelry Lock | House of Sol Jewelry Inc | United States | Gold, DSA 2024 | Best Jewelry Design | Completed / Built |
Browse more projects on the Design Skill Awards winners page.
What winners receive
Each Design Skill Awards winner and runner-up receives an electronic certificate of achievement, a set of award logos and promotional banners, and a landing page on the website with full information about the project. Winning projects are publicised on the award’s social media, media partners publish selected winners, and a special engraved trophy can be ordered.
Fashion Design Awards FAQ
Which nomination fits a jewelry collection?
Best Jewelry Design.
Can I enter accessories?
Yes. Best Accessories Design, Best Footwear Design and Best Jewelry Design are dedicated nominations.
How much does it cost to enter?
Registration for the next DSA season opens soon; the fee schedule on this page updates automatically when it is published. Students receive a 50% discount on everything except trophies.
When is the submission deadline?
Project materials are submitted after registration. Dates for the next season appear here once they are published.
Who judges the entries?
The Design Skill Awards jury of designers, architects and educators. See the Grand Jury Members page.
Where do I register?
On the Design Skill Awards registration page.
Enter your fashion design
Registration for the next DSA season opens soon; dates and fees appear here as soon as they are published.