The Emerging Designer Fund is an annual award program serving to discover and develop Boston's emerging fashion visionaries.

Each year, our esteemed sponsors will provide the recipient designer with capital for materials, production, and to cover basic costs. Throughout the year, a myriad of partners offer mentorship and contribute services in public relations, brand strategy, business development, web and graphic design, photography, hair, makeup, and styling.

2011 Recipient

We joyfully announce our 2011 recipient, David Chum, designer of Selahdor, who inspired the birth of the program with his commendable talents. For buyer's appointments or related inquiries, please e-mail sales@emergingdesignerfund.com. Please direct press inquiries to info@emergingdesignerfund.com.

For 2012 and beyond, any eligible apparel, accessory or shoe designer is welcome to apply via our open application.

We proudly introduce our 2011 Title Sponsor

If you are interested in learning how to become
a future sponsor or partner of the Emerging Designer Fund,
please e-mail info@emergingdesignerfund.com

The Emerging Designer Fund is made possible through our generous 2011 Title Sponsor, the Liberty Hotel, and our dedicated list of partners below:

We proudly introduce our 2011 Title Sponsor.

Upcoming events

Thursday, March 17th
Fashionably Late at the Liberty Hotel:
First-year Emerging Designer Fund recipient is announced.

Saturday, October 1st
Preliminary Applications for the 2012 Emerging Designer Fund due by end of day.

Apply

To be considered as next year's Emerging Designer Fund recipient, please send us the completed 2012 Preliminary Application (along with all supplementary materials specified within) at apply@emergingdesignerfund.com.
Application-related questions should be directed to that address as well.