China Cup Seeks Design Entries

Young designers and students are invited to enter the 10th annual China Cup fashion-design contest, which will be held next March in Shanghai, China.

The Shanghai Garment Trade Association and the Shanghai International Fashion Culture Festival are organizing the competition.

The contest has four categories: menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, and lingerie and swimwear. Designers can enter more than one category. First prize is $3,600. Second prize is $1,450. Third prize is nearly $1,000.

In the past, most contestants have been from China and Europe, but the garment association would like to see more U.S. entries.

The deadline for entering is Oct. 10, 2003. For more information and entry forms, visit www.cnfashion.net/english/chinacup04.htm. —Deborah Belgum