• Open to Emirati emerging artists aged between 18 and 35 years old.   

• Applicants may submit entries to one or more themes.   

• Participants must demonstrate a strong interest in fashion design and the ability to showcase their skills and creativity through their submission. 

• Entries must be submitted individually; group submissions are not accepted.   

• All submissions must be original works and must not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party. 

• All submissions must be an original design and cannot have been previously published or exhibited. 

A jury comprising of representatives from ADMAF, Dolce&Gabbana and key individuals from the creative and cultural industries will review the applications and select the three finalists, from whom one winner will be chosen. 

Entries will be assessed on their originality, ingenuity and craftsmanship. In all aspects of the competition, the jury’s decision is final and binding.

• Application form – to be completed online. 

• Mood board and Technical design – High quality digital files (PNG, JPEG or PDF) to be submitted online showcasing the fashion design.  

• Release form – to be downloaded, completed and uploaded to the application form. 

By entering this competition, entrants indicate and confirm their agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.  

1. Eligibility  

• Open entry: The award is open to Emirati fashion designers who have created original designs.   

• Age and legal capacity: Participants must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into a binding agreement. In cases where legal capacity is in question, entrants must provide documented consent from a legal guardian.   

• Nationality: Open to UAE nationals only. 

• Originality: All submissions must be original works and must not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.   

• Exclusion criteria: Employees, contractors, or representatives of the organising body, sponsors, or affiliated partners of ADMAF and Dolce&Gabbana are not eligible to participate, except as explicitly stated in these Terms and Conditions.   

2. Submission Guidelines  

• Submission period: Entries must be submitted within the official submission period. Late submissions will not be accepted.   

• Format and content: Submissions must include a detailed description of the work, technical specifications, and an artist’s statement. Digital files must adhere to the accepted file formats and size limits specified. 

• Visual documentation: Digital files visualising the artwork must be submitted in one of the following formats: PNG, JPEG or PDF and must adhere to the specified file size limits. 

3. Judging Process and Criteria   

• Selection committee: An independent panel of experts in art and fashion will evaluate all submissions.   

• Final decision: The committee’s decisions are final and binding.   

4. Intellectual Property and Usage Rights   

• Ownership: Participants retain full ownership of their submitted works.   

• License to ADMAF: By entering the award, participants grant ADMAF a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, distribute and otherwise use the submissions for promotional, educational and archival purposes, subject to proper attribution.     

• Moral rights: Participants confirm that any use of the submitted works in connection with the award does not compromise their moral rights. Any third-party rights associated with the submission must be clearly identified and managed by the entrant.     

5. Award Disbursement  

• Award: The award includes a six-month internship determined by Dolce&Gabbana’s schedule requirements.   

• Additional benefits: Winners may receive exhibition opportunities, global media exposure and mentorship, as required to support the realisation of the proposed artwork.      

• Award acceptance: Winner must formally accept the award by signing an award acceptance agreement. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of the award.   

• Travel requirements: In accepting the award, the winner agrees to travel domestically and internationally if and when required.   

6. Publicity and Use of Likeness  

• Consent: By participating, entrants grant consent to the use of their names, likenesses, biographical information and submitted works for promotional and publicity purposes related to the award, without additional compensation unless otherwise agreed.   

• Filming and photography: All applicants consent to being photographed and filmed in connection with award-related activities. 

• Media release: Programme participants and the award recipient agree to take part in interviews, photo sessions and other media activities as reasonably requested by ADMAF and Dolce&Gabbana.   

7. Confidentiality and Data Protection  

• Confidentiality: All information provided in submissions will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for the purposes of evaluating the award and subsequent administration.  

• Data protection: Personal data will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws and ADMAF privacy policy.   

8. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law  

• Arbitration: Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be resolved by confidential binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of Abu Dhabi.   

• Governing Law: These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction of Abu Dhabi.   

• Jurisdiction: Participants consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the relevant courts for any disputes not resolved through arbitration.   

9. Limitation of Liability  

• No guarantees: ADMAF is not liable for any technical issues, unauthorised third-party interventions or other disruptions that might impact the submission process or evaluation.   

• Force majeure: ADMAF shall not be responsible for any delay or failure in performance due to events beyond their reasonable control.   

10. Amendments and Modifications  

• Right to amend: ADMAF reserves the right to amend or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time, with changes effective immediately upon publication on the official award website page. Participants will be notified of significant changes and continued participation constitutes acceptance of the amended Terms and Conditions.  

• Communication: All notices and communications regarding amendments will be sent to the email address provided during registration or posted on the official website.  

11. Termination and Forfeiture 

• Non-compliance: Submissions that do not adhere to these Terms and Conditions or the guidelines will be disqualified at the sole discretion of ADMAF.  

• Withdrawal: Participants may withdraw their submission at any time prior to the submission deadline. Withdrawn entries will be permanently removed from consideration.  

12. Miscellaneous Provisions 

• Severability: If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.  

• Entire agreement: These Terms and Conditions, together with any additional guidelines or documents referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between the participants and the organisers regarding the award.  

• Contact: For any questions or further clarifications regarding these Terms and Conditions, participants may contact ADMAF at [email protected].