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Fashion & Lifestyle

NY Product Design Awards

Fashion & Lifestyle

Personal expression.
Considered design.

Fashion & Lifestyle

Designed to be worn.
Made to be remembered.

The NY Product Design Awards recognizes fashion and lifestyle products that bring individual expression to everyday use, with thoughtful materials and craftsmanship behind every detail.

Who can enter

Fashion and accessory designers, brands, manufacturers, independent studios, and students worldwide.

What you can submit

Concepts, work in progress, and completed products created within the last five years.

How it works

Submit online. Present your design through images and supporting materials. No physical samples.

View Entry Guidelines

Fashion & Lifestyle Categories

Find the category
for your collection.

Clothing & Accessories
  • FC27001
    Adaptive Clothing

    Clothing designed for easier dressing, movement, comfort, and accessibility.

  • FC27002
    AI-Tailored Fashion

    Fashion using AI to personalize fit, styling, or product design.

  • FC27003
    Antimicrobial Fabrics

    Textiles treated or engineered to resist bacteria and microbial growth.

  • FC27004
    Belts

    Wearable bands designed to secure clothing or complete an outfit.

  • FC27005
    Children's Clothing

    Apparel designed for children’s comfort, movement, and everyday activities.

  • FC27006
    Exclusive Collections

    Limited or distinctive clothing collections with a unified creative direction.

  • FC27007
    Footwear

    Wearable products protecting and supporting the feet for varied activities.

  • FC27008
    Gloves

    Hand coverings providing warmth, protection, grip, or decorative styling.

  • FC27009
    Hair Accessories

    Accessories for securing, styling, decorating, or managing hair.

  • FC27010
    Hats & Caps

    Headwear providing protection, comfort, cultural expression, or personal style.

  • FC27011
    Hosiery

    Close-fitting legwear including socks, stockings, tights, and related garments.

  • FC27012
    Infant Clothing

    Clothing designed for babies’ comfort, safety, and easy dressing.

  • FC27013
    KnitwearNEW

    Garments created through knitting techniques using yarn or similar materials.

  • FC27014
    Luxury

    Premium fashion defined by exceptional materials, craftsmanship, and exclusivity.

  • FC27015
    Menswear

    Clothing and accessories created specifically for men.

  • FC27016
    Parasols & Umbrellas

    Portable products providing protection from rain, sunlight, or weather.

  • FC27017
    Plus Size Fashion

    Fashion designed to provide comfortable and flattering extended-size options.

  • FC27018
    Scarves

    Wearable fabric accessories providing warmth, coverage, or decorative styling.

  • FC27019
    Sleepwear

    Comfortable garments designed for sleeping, resting, or relaxing at home.

  • FC27020
    Smart Accessories

    Connected accessories incorporating digital, responsive, or intelligent functions.

  • FC27021
    Smart Fashion

    Technology-integrated clothing offering connected, adaptive, or interactive features.

  • FC27022
    Sportswear

    Performance clothing supporting exercise, competition, movement, and physical comfort.

  • FC27023
    Sun-Protective ClothingNEW

    Apparel designed to reduce exposure to harmful ultraviolet radiation.

  • FC27024
    Swimwear & Accessories

    Garments and accessories designed for swimming, beaches, or waterside activities.

  • FC27025
    Textile & Fabric DesignNEW

    Original textile concepts exploring pattern, texture, materials, and performance.

  • FC27026
    Underwear & Lingerie

    Intimate garments balancing support, comfort, fit, and personal expression.

  • FC27027
    Uniforms & Costumes

    Specialized clothing identifying occupations, roles, characters, or performances.

  • FC27028
    Wallets

    Compact accessories designed to organize and carry money, cards, or documents.

  • FC27029
    Womenswear

    Clothing and accessories created specifically for women.

  • FC27000
    New Category

Enter Clothing & Accessories
Ethnic Clothing / Folk Costume
  • EC27001
    Africa

    Traditional and contemporary clothing rooted in African cultural heritage.

  • EC27002
    Asia

    Traditional and contemporary clothing rooted in Asian cultural heritage.

  • EC27003
    Europe

    Traditional and contemporary clothing rooted in European cultural heritage.

  • EC27004
    North America

    Traditional and contemporary clothing rooted in North American cultural heritage.

  • EC27005
    Oceania

    Traditional and contemporary clothing rooted in Oceanian cultural heritage.

  • EC27006
    South America

    Traditional and contemporary clothing rooted in South American cultural heritage.

  • EC27000
    New Category

Enter Ethnic Clothing / Folk Costume
Eyewear
  • EY27001
    Eyewear FramesNEW

    Structures holding lenses while providing fit, comfort, and personal style.

  • EY27002
    Luxury Eyewear

    Premium eyewear distinguished by craftsmanship, materials, and exclusive detailing.

  • EY27003
    Photochromic Lenses

    Lenses automatically adjusting their tint according to surrounding light conditions.

  • EY27004
    Prescription Glasses

    Corrective eyewear designed to improve vision and everyday comfort.

  • EY27005
    Printed & Decorative LensesNEW

    Lenses featuring printed patterns, graphics, colors, or decorative treatments.

  • EY27006
    Reading Glasses

    Eyewear providing magnification for reading and other close-up activities.

  • EY27007
    Sports Glasses

    Protective eyewear designed for athletic performance, movement, and outdoor conditions.

  • EY27008
    Sunglasses

    Tinted eyewear protecting the eyes from sunlight and ultraviolet exposure.

  • EY27000
    New Category

Enter Eyewear
Jewelry
  • JW27001
    Anklets

    Decorative jewelry worn around the ankle.

  • JW27002
    Bracelets

    Decorative or symbolic jewelry worn around the wrist.

  • JW27003
    Brooches

    Ornamental pieces fastened to clothing as decorative accents or statements.

  • JW27004
    Clasps

    Fastening components combining secure function with considered jewelry design.

  • JW27005
    Costume Jewelry

    Decorative jewelry using accessible materials, finishes, or fashion-led styling.

  • JW27006
    Cufflinks

    Decorative fasteners designed for shirt cuffs and formal attire.

  • JW27007
    Earrings

    Jewelry worn on the ears for adornment and personal expression.

  • JW27008
    Hair Accessories

    Decorative jewelry pieces designed to style or secure hair.

  • JW27009
    Jewelry Collections

    Coordinated jewelry pieces sharing a consistent theme or design language.

  • JW27010
    Lab-Grown Jewels / Stones

    Jewelry featuring stones created through controlled laboratory processes.

  • JW27011
    Luxury

    Premium jewelry defined by exceptional materials, craftsmanship, and exclusivity.

  • JW27012
    Necklaces & Pendants

    Jewelry worn around the neck or suspended as decorative pendants.

  • JW27013
    Piercing & Body Art

    Jewelry and accessories designed for body piercings or body decoration.

  • JW27014
    Pins

    Small decorative pieces attached to clothing, bags, or other surfaces.

  • JW27015
    Recycled Metal Jewelry

    Jewelry created using reclaimed metals to reduce material waste.

  • JW27016
    Rings

    Circular jewelry worn for adornment, symbolism, or personal significance.

  • JW27017
    Wedding Rings

    Rings designed to symbolize marriage, partnership, or commitment.

  • JW27000
    New Category

Enter Jewelry
Luggage & Bags
  • LB27001
    Backpacks

    Bags carried on the back for work, travel, study, or recreation.

  • LB27002
    Briefcases

    Structured cases designed for carrying professional documents and work essentials.

  • LB27003
    Camera Bags

    Protective bags organizing cameras, lenses, and photographic accessories.

  • LB27004
    Dry Bags

    Water-resistant bags protecting belongings during outdoor or aquatic activities.

  • LB27005
    Handbags

    Hand-carried bags combining storage, convenience, and personal style.

  • LB27006
    Luggage Scales

    Portable devices measuring luggage weight before or during travel.

  • LB27007
    Luxury

    Premium bags and luggage defined by craftsmanship, materials, and exclusivity.

  • LB27008
    School Bags

    Bags designed for safely carrying books, supplies, and student essentials.

  • LB27009
    Smart Bags, Wallets & Travel AccessoriesNEW

    Connected carrying products featuring tracking, charging, security, or smart functions.

  • LB27010
    Suitcases

    Structured luggage protecting and organizing belongings during travel.

  • LB27011
    Tote Bags

    Open-top carrying bags offering flexible storage for everyday use.

  • LB27012
    Travel Bags

    Flexible bags designed for carrying clothing and essentials during journeys.

  • LB27013
    Trolleys

    Wheeled carriers designed for easy transport of luggage, goods, or equipment.

  • LB27000
    New Category

Enter Luggage & Bags
Social Design
  • FO27001
    Design for Elders

    Fashion supporting older adults’ comfort, independence, dignity, and accessibility.

  • FO27002
    Design for Environment

    Fashion addressing environmental protection, conservation, or ecological challenges.

  • FO27003
    Design for Public Awareness

    Fashion communicating important issues and encouraging informed public action.

  • FO27004
    Design for Society

    Fashion addressing inclusion, accessibility, culture, and shared community needs.

  • FO27005
    Design for Sustainability

    Fashion supporting responsible materials, production, consumption, and long-term use.

  • FO27006
    Designs for Social Impact

    Fashion creating meaningful benefits for communities or underserved groups.

  • FO27007
    Eco-Sustainable Design

    Environmentally responsible fashion reducing waste, emissions, and resource consumption.

  • FO27000
    New Category

Enter Social Design
Watches
  • WT27001
    Analog Watches

    Timepieces displaying time through traditional hands and numbered dials.

  • WT27002
    Chronographs

    Watches combining timekeeping with stopwatch or elapsed-time functions.

  • WT27003
    Clocks

    Freestanding or wall-mounted devices designed to display and measure time.

  • WT27004
    Digital Watches

    Electronic watches displaying time through numeric or digital interfaces.

  • WT27005
    Diving Watches

    Water-resistant watches designed for diving and underwater use.

  • WT27006
    Fashion Watches

    Style-led watches emphasizing contemporary appearance and personal expression.

  • WT27007
    Luxury Watches

    Premium watches defined by fine craftsmanship, materials, and exclusivity.

  • WT27008
    Skeleton Watches

    Watches exposing internal mechanical components through an openworked design.

  • WT27009
    Smartwatches

    Connected watches combining timekeeping with communication, apps, and monitoring.

  • WT27010
    Sports Watches & Stopwatches

    Timepieces designed for athletic performance, training, and precise timing.

  • WT27011
    Three-Hand Watches

    Traditional watches displaying hours, minutes, and seconds with three hands.

  • WT27012
    Time Zone Watches

    Watches displaying time across multiple geographic zones.

  • WT27013
    Watch Winders & Storage SystemsNEW

    Devices storing automatic watches while maintaining their mechanical movement.

  • WT27014
    Wristwatches

    Timepieces specifically designed to be worn around the wrist.

  • WT27000
    New Category

Enter Watches
Wedding Apparel
  • WA27001
    Bridal Party & Family Attire

    Coordinated attire for bridesmaids, groomsmen, children, and family members.

  • WA27002
    Luxury Wedding Attire

    Premium wedding garments defined by craftsmanship, materials, and exclusivity.

  • WA27003
    Men’s & Boys’ Wedding Attire

    Formal wedding clothing designed for men and boys.

  • WA27004
    Wedding Accessories

    Complementary pieces completing or enhancing ceremonial wedding attire.

  • WA27005
    Wedding Outerwear & Wraps

    Layered garments providing warmth, coverage, or styling for wedding attire.

  • WA27000
    New Category

Enter Wedding Apparel

Can’t find the right fit? Each area includes a New Category option.

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Fashion & Lifestyle

Every detail makes a difference.

2027 · Entry information

Your next
starting point.

Professional first entryFrom $209 USD

Early Bird rate. A $30 annual administrative fee applies per entrant.

Early Bird

Dec 9, 2026

Regular

Jan 20, 2027

Final

Feb 17, 2027

Final Extension

Mar 17, 2027
Compare all entry fees
2027 entry periods and fees in US dollars
Entry typeFees in USDEarly Bird Nov 6, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026Regular Dec 10, 2026 – Jan 20, 2027Final Jan 21, 2027 – Feb 17, 2027Final Extension Feb 18, 2027 – Mar 17, 2027
Professional first entry$209$219$239$249
Additional entry$149$159$179$189
Additional category$209$219$239$249

A $30 annual administrative fee applies per entrant. Entry fees are non-refundable.

Additional-category pricing applies when submitted with the first entry; later submissions are charged at the first-entry rate.

Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years.

Full results announcementMay 14, 2027

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Fashion & Lifestyle

Judging & criteria

Every detail.
Every decision.

Through blind judging, an international jury evaluates the submitted design across four criteria.

Form

Visual character, proportions, and composition.

Creativity & Innovation

Originality and the thinking behind the solution.

Finishing & Functionality

Quality, usability, safety, and execution.

Impact

The effect on people and the environment.

View Our Jury

Why enter

Give your design
a wider audience.

Explore Winner Benefits

A dedicated
place for your design.

A winner profile brings your product, entrant details, and design story together in the NY Product Design Awards gallery.

An achievement
you can share.

Digital certificates, winner badges, and promotional materials help communicate your award.

More to the story
than an award.

Winner interview access offers a way to share the people, process, and decisions behind your work.

Prepare your entry

Show the whole
design story.

View Submission Requirements
BRIEF

The purpose behind it

Explain the problem, intended users, and decisions that make the design work. Keep your written description to 350 words or less.

IMAGES

From overall form to close detail

Show the complete silhouette alongside close-ups of materials, construction, and finishing. Include views that explain fit or everyday use.

SUPPORT

Make the function clear

Use sketches, a PDF, or a short video to show movement, development, or details that photographs cannot fully explain.

Before you enter

A little
clarity.

Questions about entering your fashion or lifestyle design?

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Who can enter the Fashion & Lifestyle Design Awards?

Fashion and accessory designers, brands, manufacturers, independent studios, emerging designers, and students worldwide may enter.

Can I enter a concept or an unfinished design?

Yes. Concepts, work in progress, and completed products are eligible. Explain the project’s development stage clearly. Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years.

Do I need to ship a product or physical prototype?

No. Entries are submitted and judged online using your images, description, and supporting materials. Physical samples are not required.

Can I enter the same design in more than one subcategory?

Yes. Select each relevant subcategory when submitting. Additional-category pricing applies when submitted with your first entry; later submissions are charged at the first-entry rate.

What should I include in a fashion or lifestyle entry?

Present the overall design, important details, and how the product works. Use clear images and a concise description of the purpose, design decisions, and intended users. Include supporting drawings, a PDF, or a video link where helpful.

How are entries evaluated?

An international jury evaluates entries through blind judging using Form, Creativity & Innovation, Finishing & Functionality, and Impact. See the Awards page for the judging process and award levels.

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