Emmanuel Thomas l Saturday, September 15, 2018
LAGOS, Nigeria – As part of efforts to inspire the new generation of fashion buffs, Guarantee Trust Bank has flagged off the 2018 Fashion weekend with the Sketch To Frame Challenge. The challenge which kicked off on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 requires participants to share an image of a 5 piece collection they have designed using the hashtag #Sketch2Fame on their social media handle (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram)
“Through our Sketch to Fame Challenge, we want to inspire the next generation of African designers and turn the ideas that they sketch on paper into brilliant outfits that will help grow their brands”, GTbank said in a statement.
The Sketch to Fame Challenge aims to promote enterprise in the African fashion industry. Three winners will be selected and their collections will be produced and showcased at the 2018 GTBank Fashion Weekend coming up in November 2018 at the GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Victorial Island, Lagos.
The challenge Begins: September 12, 2018 and ends September 26, 2018. But voting on the works begins October 1 and ends October 7, 2018.
Stage 1: Post your image(s) on facebook, instagram or twitter with the official hashtag “#Sketch2Fame”Stage 2: A team of judges would shortlist the most original and innovative collection for the next stage.Stage 3: The 10 shortlisted projects will be posted on the GTBank instagram handle. The 3 projects with the most likes will be produced. Click on the link to watch video presentation on the challenge: https://fashionweekend.gtbank.com/sketch2fame/
“The selection criteria will focus on the creativity and originality of the collection as well as the feasibility of executing collection. Successful applicants will be informed via GTBank Facebook, Twitter and Instagram handles”, GTbank said.
