Annual F.I.T. Design Contest Finalists

Six F.I.T. student finalists competing for top design unveiled their body of work to present an ornate display of intimate apparel gowns and sets. The works were seen by many of the lingerie industry’s best and reviewed by a panel nominated from The Underfashion Club.  Students drew inspiration from the “60 Years of Intimate Apparel Design” theme.

The top three winners of the 2018 Student Design Contest were awarded scholarships presented by SAIG Co-Chairs Suzanne Beck and Clelia Parisi. The first prize winner is Bianca Jeffs for her "Street Level" design; her winnings include a cash award of $5,000 and an all-expenses paid trip to July's Mode City Paris Show courtesy of Eurovet/Curvexpo.  Second price winner, Alicia French won for "Glamour Et Minuit" and received a cash award of $4,000.  Third prize went to Norissa White-Isaacs for "Blooming Lillies" with a cash award of $3,000.  Finalists (each received $1,000 cash award): Alana Fox, Nicolette Leslie, Eunsaem Nam.  Design contest sponsors: Clover Group International Ltd., Regina Miracle International Ltd. and Stretchline Holdings Ltd.

“The FEMMY Awards is the largest industry event and an essential part of our efforts to support the future of the industry by raising funds to promote education, innovation and growth within the Intimate Apparel Industry.  Congratulations to the 2018 winners who joined us in these efforts,” said Victor H. Vega, President of The Underfashion Club.

(Video Source: The Underfashion Club)