Dear Australian fashion designers,

I am Elva Yin, work for Dalian Association of Clothing Industry,
China. I take charge for the international contact of 'Dalian Cup'
Fashion Design Contest.

The contest started in 1992 with the approval from original China
Ministry of Textile Industry and will repeat its 16th success this
year. It is a state-level professional and also the eldest fashion
contest in China. Many famous Chinese designers grow up with 'Dalian
Cup'. Last year, 15 overseas designers (from UK, Italy, France, USA,
Singapore, Japan, Korea and HK) attended the final contest.

You can contact me if you are interested in this event.
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2007 ¡°Dalian Cup¡±
China International Youth Fashion Design Contest Notice

I. Organizing Committee
Sponsor:
Organizing Committee of China (Dalian) International Garment &
Textile Fair
Supporter:
China National Garment Association
C.ITOH & Co.,Ltd. Japan
HongKong Trade Development Council
The Woolmark Company
Co-organizer:
China Textile News
China Fashion Weekly
Fashion Times
¡°China Garment¡± Magazine
Dalian Daily
Dalian TV Station
Dalian People Broadcasting Station
¡°BRAND¡± Magazine
Undertaker:
Dalian Association of Clothing Industry
Dalian Fashion Designer Association

II. Qualifications
China and overseas professional fashion designers, students and
fashion enthusiasts

III. Theme
Creative • Olympic Beijing

IV. Requirements
a) One series shall include 4-6 outfits, not restricted by gender,
fabrics and seasons
b) Design shall highlight an innovative concept, shall be of
original ideas with the contest theme
c) Clear representation of current trend and cultural characteristics
d) Well presented, clothing and accessories in good order, with a
perfect representation form
e) Design must be based on the contestants¡¯ own design concept and
inspiration without publication

V. Participation method
a) Please send organizers color effect drawing of electronic file
(27cm*40cm, 300 pixel/inch, less than 8MB) with attachment of theme,
design inspiration and sample fabrics.
Fill in the Appendix Forms about personal particulars of
candidate such as nationality, name, sex, age and detailed contact
address (with postal code, fax no., tel. no. and email).
Design drawing should be submitted before the deadline of May 25,
2007.
b) You will be informed by detailed registration time at the end of
August 2007, short listed candidates should bring their own garment
to Dalian for final contest.

VI. Awards (all prizes - before tax)
One Gold Award: RMB24000 prize, cup and certificate for each
Two Silver Awards: RMB12000 prize, cup and certificate for each
Three Bronze Awards: RMB6000 prize, cup and certificate for each
Eight Excellence Awards: RMB2000 and certificate for each
Several Participating Awards: RMB1000 and certificate for each

VII. Contest Evaluation
a)The jury will comprise of international well-known clothing
experts, scholars, designers and fashion critics.
b)Preliminary Evaluation: based on design drawing submitted, 30
short listed candidates will be informed in writing from in the
middle of June. They should bring their own garment to Dalian for
final contest.
c)Final Contest: held at the end of August 2007 during Dalian
International Fashion Festival. The final contest will be carried
out in the mode of fashion show. The assessment committee will
conduct a comprehensive assessment on creativity, representation
techniques, visual impact and others, based on the contest¡¯s basic
requirements and assessment methods. Scores will be given and awards
conferred on the spot.

VIII. Notice
a)Only one designer should sign each series.
b)Board and lodging expenses of contestants who are invited to
attend the final contest (following final notice) are the
responsibility of the organizing committee and round-trip travel
expenses are subsidized in accordance with the standard below:
RMB10000 for contestants from Europe and America, RMB5000 for
contestants from Asia.
c)The organizers have the right to use the submitted drawing for
promotion purposes in the future.
d)Explanation right of this notice belongs to the contest committee
office.

IX. Contact
Address:
Dalian Association of Clothing Industry
Room 2105, No. 87, Xinkai Road, Xigang District, Dalian, Liaoning
Province, China
Tel£º0086-411-83766585/83766587
Fax£º0086-411-83766580
Email: dl_fashion@... person: Elva Yin
Website: http://www.dacifashion.com ,
http://www.dacifashion.com/dlcup/

Organizing Committee of China (Dalian) International Garment &
Textile Fair
April 2, 2007