FASHION SHOW 2023 IS CANCELLED! HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year we will host a themed and curated fashion show in an event that showcases the design aspects of costuming and the designer\u2019s creative thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2023 Fashion Theme is: VILLAINOUS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. All designs must be ORIGINAL IDEAS based on this year\u2019s theme. Submissions must include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. You do NOT need to make the garment(s) yourself; however, if you enlist help in construction please give credit to the person(s) who made it. The design does need to be made by you though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. There will be three judging categories in this contest. Overall Design, Theme, and Wearability. Winners in each category will receive an award!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. If you wish to enter a design without attending the convention, you may submit your entry via mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may send a representative to wear your design at the show. (Representative WILL need a convention membership). If you are local to the convention and would like to deliver the mock up to the hotel that weekend instead of mailing it, that can be arranged with the masquerade director. Please email abigail.welsher@philcon.org<\/a> to arrange delivery of your submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Should you decide to enter more than one submission, please note that they will not necessarily be in the run order next to each other. Please make each design able to stand on its own. If you would like to make a \u201ccollection\u201d of your designs, you may request they be lined up in order; we will do our best to accommodate you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Props to your outfit(s) will be allowed under the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. The fashion show contest is open to everyone! You do not have to attend the convention to enter a design. There will be several opportunities for your work to be displayed if you choose not to attend in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. The masquerade allows recreations while the fashion show MUST be YOUR original design. You do not need to be your own model to enter, but you must have designed it yourself. Your design must be a wearable interpretation of the theme; if a human can\u2019t wear it in the real world, it can\u2019t be entered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. The show itself will be a much smaller time commitment than the masquerade. We will have a green room available 1 hour before the show; however, green room time is optional. The format will be a simple catwalk with music provided. The only thing you need to prepare is your piece, a very brief statement about the design, and your model (if you\u2019re not entering in person.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. There will be no workmanship awards. This contest is simply about the art, not the construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. No judges! This is the biggest difference. Judging will be by audience AND participant vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. You may submit up to 3 designs if you like. Submissions will be accepted at anytime from now until the deadline! Deadline is: October 27, 2023. Please send submissions to masquerade2023@philcon.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRules for Entry:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What\u2019s the difference between the Fashion Show and the Masquerade?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n