Grand Prize Awarded 3 Million Won
Full Entry Fee Coverage and Printing Support
Fostering Future Talent and Promoting K-Fashion
On December 23, Korea Epson announced the successful conclusion of the "Details for Tomorrow with U - The 3rd Digital Textile Printing Contest for Tomorrow," an event designed to foster future talent in the eco-friendly fashion industry and promote the development of K-fashion.
Launched in 2023 and now in its third year, this contest is held annually in collaboration with the Korean Fashion Business Association to highlight the value of sustainable fashion with students who will lead the fashion design industry. At this year's award ceremony, 25 teams in the apparel category and 30 teams in the accessories category, all of whom passed the first round of judging, presented their works on-site and received evaluations.
The judging panel consisted of eight experts, including representatives from Epson, the Korean Fashion Business Association, and professionals active in the domestic fashion industry. Entries were evaluated fairly based on criteria such as commercialization potential, creative identity, and the application of sustainability elements. A total of 15 teams received awards, including the Eco-Friendly Printing Grand Prize and the Gold Prize. The Grand Prize was awarded to the apparel piece "Rainy Day's Stingray" by Ko Doyoung, Kwon Gujin, and Bae Seoyoon, inspired by the idea of enjoying rather than avoiding the rain. The winners received a certificate and a prize of 3 million won.
Korea Epson and the Korean Fashion Business Association held an award ceremony for the Eco-Friendly Digital Textile Contest on the 19th. Korea Epson.
To ensure that all students could pursue their dreams without financial burden, Epson once again covered the entire entry fee for all participants this year. In addition, every team that passed the first round was given the opportunity to print their works using Epson's eco-friendly digital textile printer "Monna Lisa" and the "sublimation printer."
Marking its third edition, this year's contest featured the largest number of participants to date and a wide array of programs. Special lectures were delivered by Park Sungje, Director of Korea Epson; Jung Hoeuk, Sustainability Manager at BYN Black Yak; and Kim Jiman, CEO of Manji Studio, who shared their business philosophies and professional experiences regarding sustainable fashion. During the subsequent networking session, Lee Kyujin, President of the Korean Fashion Business Association, joined the speakers, providing students with the opportunity to freely ask questions and discuss industry trends and eco-friendly fashion with the experts.
On-site, the event also included an exhibition of past winning works, an experience zone where visitors could create their own custom goods using Epson products, a social media upload event, and prize draws, offering engaging programs for all attendees and enhancing the festive atmosphere.
Morofushi Jun, CEO of Korea Epson, stated, "I was deeply impressed by the original ideas that demonstrated the diverse possibilities of sustainable fashion," and added, "As students' enthusiasm for the contest grows each year, Epson will continue to actively support the next generation of talent so they can grow and take on new challenges in all areas of the fashion industry."
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