All winners will receive:
- a 10 days creative Residency
- 10 months feature in the "RISE AND SHINE" Exhibition at ITS Arcademy - Museum of Art in Fashion
- €10,000
The I:C Jury Special Mention is a special recognition awarded to an ITS Contest 2026 designer, offering support that aligns with their unique needs and creative aspirations. It is a commitment by Fondazione ITS that goes beyond celebration, becoming a concrete, long-term investment in the designer’s growth through mentorship, professional networking, and access to key industry opportunities.
Rooted in genuine listening and deep understanding , this mention serves as a springboard for the future, empowering emerging talent and helping to shape the next steps of their creative journey.
In addition, the designer will return the following year as a jury member, joining a unique ITS network which includes some of the most renowned fashion insiders, and providing guidance to the next generation of emerging talents.
The OTB Group will offer a day of training visits to OTB's headquarters, where young designers will be able to see first-hand the stages involved in creating the Group's brands' garments and accessories, as well as a mentoring and coaching session on best practices in sustainability with OTB Group experts.
I:C Ray-Ban part of EssilorLuxottica Award, will include a full day at the prestigious EssilorLuxottica Tortona Experience Center (located at Via Tortona 35, Milan). The selected finalist will present the project to an internal audience and engage with attendees during a dedicated networking session. Additionally, the finalist will be immersed in the operational dynamics of the EssilorLuxottica Design Team, experiencing the creative and design process of the eyewear category.
Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana Award offers a scholarship worth €5,000 awarded based on the designer's creativity with particular attention to the theme of sustainability, in its broadest meanings of product sustainability, respect for the environment and social sustainability.
Fondazione Ferragamo offers a stay in Florence with an immersive experience into the Ferragamo world and into the places that inspired the founder Salvatore Ferragamo’s work to a designer that will be selected based on the knowledge of materials and innovation.
The stay, of maximum 7 days, will include travel costs, hospitality and visits to places linked to art, fashion, craftmanship and Made in Italy.
Fondazione Sozzani offers one designer the opportunity to present their work in its spaces during 2026. The designer will be hosted free of charge, and the Fondazione will provide support for the exhibition setup and communication activities. Accommodation expenses will be fully covered.
Modateca Deanna offers all-round knitwear mentorship, placing the creative in direct contact with companies, knitwear manufacturers, spinning mills and all workshops that may be useful for the development of their projects. Depending on needs and requests, visits and meetings may be organised to explore further the topics agreed on with key Italian manufacturing, industrial and artisanal organisations.
An exclusive invitation to attend Pitti Uomo, offering the winning designer a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in one of the most influential international fashion events. During the event, the winner will be guided by a dedicated member of the Pitti team, gaining firsthand insight into the dynamics of the fair, meeting key industry professionals across all sectors—including exhibitors, buyers, and press—and attending selected fashion shows. The experience will be further amplified through dedicated communication, including official mentions in Pitti’s press releases.
WRÅD offers a 3-day exclusive deep dive into the Italian fashion value chain, starting from their HQ in Rome. A tailor-made itinerary designed to best serve the needs and ambitions of the winner, with the opportunity to meet and present their work to top Italian fashion manufacturers and brands which may be relevant to them, and the chance to tap into WRÅD’s and Inside Out Fashion Textiles & Home team and resources for mentorship, guidance and consulting. All travel expenses will be covered by WRÅD.
€5,000 ITS Public Choice Award awarded in January 2027 to the winner chosen by the public of the "RISE AND SHINE" exhibition.
