Mike Amiri is funding a new annual $100,000 award for emerging designers in the U.S. through financial resources and mentorship. Applications for The Amiri Prize are live now through April 18 at noon PST, and are open to American residents that have operated their own ready-to-wear businesses for at least one year and max three years. The winner will be revealed in May, chosen by a panel of judges that includes Amiri, Renzo Rosso, Nikki Ogunnaike and Karla Welch, among others.
On his Instagram page, the designer and head of the Amiri fashion label posted:
MIRI is pleased to announce the launch of The AMIRI Prize, an annual award and fashion incubator for undiscovered American fashion talent.
The AMIRI Prize is open to American residents only – a nod to AMIRI’s roots and aid the local industry – whose ready-to-wear business is one year, but no older than three years old.
The first prize winner will receive a sum of 100,000 USD and a year-long mentorship with AMIRI Founder and Creative Director Mike Amiri.
For more information on starting the application process, visit amiri.com/amiriprize or the link in bio. @mikeamiri @amiri #amiriprize
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