FASHION X CRAFT

Interested fashion and textile design graduates can apply for the fifth round of the FASHION X CRAFT program in summer 2026. The initiative aims to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to support their entry into the fashion industry.

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

FASHION X CRAFT was launched in 2022 by the Fashion Council Germany in partnership with The King's Foundation and continued in its fifth edition in 2026 with funding from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM). The project aims to teach young fashion designers new techniques that go beyond the boundaries of traditional fashion and textile production methods. The focus is on artisanal techniques and the use of sustainable resources. The interdisciplinary program is designed to broaden their horizons and allow them to gain experience for future fashion and textile designs, thus enabling the industry to develop more sustainably. All travel expenses incurred by the winners during the project period are covered by the Fashion Council Germany. LANDS' END is the official project partner for the 2026/2027 edition.

REQUIREMENTS EDITION 2026/2027:

This offer is exclusively for fashion and textile design graduates whose degree was awarded no more than two years ago and who reside in Germany or the United Kingdom. Applicants should be eager to actively shape and transform the future of the fashion industry. They must also reside in Germany or the United Kingdom during the project phase. A strong interest in sustainability, craftsmanship, and innovation is a fundamental requirement.

Timeline 2026/2027:

• August 11–28, 2026: Application period

• September 28th - 29th, 2026: Kick-off in Berlin

• October 5-26, 2026: 3-week crafts residency in Brandenburg

• November 4, 2026: Participation in the Fashion Future Conference at Dumfries House in Scotland.

• November 2026 - End of January 2027: Design development phase ( accompanying webinars and mentoring sessions during this time)

• January / February 2027: Presentation of project results during Berlin Fashion Week

• March 2027 - August 2027 : International final presentation of the final designs in the UK

PARTICIPANTS 2026 - 2027 (Year 5): Anne Kathrin Bodach (AMD Berlin), Alina Nazari (HAW Hamburg), Lukas Roßkamp (Hochschule Hannover) and Vivien Vetterkind (AMD Düsseldorf) from Germany, as well as Genaro Alberto Rivas Ravelo (London College of Fashion), Rachel Lucretia McComb (Belfast School of Art, Ulster University), Holly Shih (London College of Fashion) and Isabelle Pennington-Edmead (SOAS University) from Great Britain.