FELICITATIONS by
IFF INNOVATORS CLUB

Assessment Period: Calendar Year 2024 (1st Jan 2024- 31st Dec2024)
Entry Closes on 20th Jan 2025

Nominations will be accepted only subject to confirmation of senior representative for presentation to the jury and personal presence at the IFF Innovators Club Conclave & Felicitations on 28th and 29th Jan – Form to be signed by Sanctioning Authority.

NOMINEES TO PERSONALLY PRESENT TO THE JURY on 28th., 29th Jan 2025

All categories will be presentation-based. Finalists/ Nominees with valid entries will be required to present a 3-5 minute video or digital/ power point presentation highlighting their unique concept/idea/initiative/strategy, innovation in execution, and measurable impact/ results.

The presentation will be followed by JURY interaction with the presenter.
Jury and Awards will be moderated by IFF Program Partners- ICH CREATIVE CONSULTING LLP
WHO CAN FILE NOMINATIONS
  • Nominee can be a team or team leader/ head of Design, Product Development, Buying and Merchandising, Sourcing, Visual Merchandising or Cataloguing in a fashion curation/ production/ retail organization/ studio – operating in India.
  • In any one or more of the following categories:
    Fashion & Lifestyle including – Apparel & Accessories, Jewellery & Watches, Footwear & Sportswear, Home & Outdoor Lifestyle
WHAT’S REQUIRED FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES
  • FFrom ideation to product launch and Business Impact – A brief note on the unique idea, strategy or innovation – unveiled in calendar year 2024 – with details on its execution and results in terms of creating differentiation, customer or multi stakeholder engagement, increased satisfaction with positive feedback/ coverage/ recognition/ and most importantly business impact and growth.
  • Above needs to be incorporated in the AV presentation to the jury with visuals, graphics, facts and figures.
  • Nominations can be submitted in one or more of the mentioned categories.
  • Each nomination needs to be submitted separately.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
  1. 1. Innovation in Fashion:

Functional Head/ team having demonstrated innovative usage of design/ materials/ finishes/ processes, in product/ collection development & merchandising.
(Preferred department of application mentioned beside)
  1. Most Disruptive Design Idea (in product)
    Innovative design thought in product solutioning to a consumer pain point. (Design)
  2. Most Disruptive Design Idea (in VM)
    Innovative design thought in Visual merchandising including online catalogues and offline store. (Creative VM/ Catalogue)
  3. Revival of Craft Through Innovation
    Visionary ideas on reinterpretations of craft or artisanal product for modern lifestyles. (Design & Product Development)
  4. Most Progressive Buying Strategies
    Disruptive approach by B&M in solving a business problem statement in imporving process effeciencies by leveraging tech. (B&M)
  1. 2. Sustainable Fashion:
Functional Head/ team having demonstrated a holistic approach that encompassed sourcing, manufacturing, innovation, adherence to standards, environmental impact reduction, supply chain sustainability, and transparent communication of their sustainability practices.
  1. Best Circular Fashion Initiative
    Recognizing efforts in recycling, upcycling, or zero-waste sourcing practices. (Sourcing)
  2. Innovative Use of Sustainable Fabrics
    Successful adoption of new materials or advancements in fabric technology. (Design & Product Development)
  3. Pioneering Use of Fashion Technology
    Highlighting innovative use of Analytical Tech, AI, AR or VR in fashion to aid a lower carbon footprint in reaching product to consumer. (B&M and Sourcing)
  1. 3. No Barrier Fashion:
Functional Head/ team having demonstrated a the idea of ‘Diversity and Inclusivity’ in practicing and developing/ launching a fashion brand/ collection/ line – including but not limited to:
    • Inclusive Size Representation
    • Adaptive Fashion for Disabilities
    • Cultural Diversity
    • Gender Inclusivity
    1. Best Digital Catalogue on Inclusivity.
      Disruptive ecommerce platform that used original & unique inclusive storytelling, that delivered from product to communication. (B&M and Ecom VM)
    2. Innovative Adaptive Fashion Design
      For creating clothing solutions for people with disabilities or specific needs and creative communication of the same. (Design, Product Development & Sourcing)
    3. Innovative Personalization in Fashion
      Recognizing initatives excelling in custom and tailored experiences for customers. (B&M)
For Any Enquiries Contact Awards Process Managers:

Anuradha Chandrashekar

Kanika Vohra
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