FASHION AWARDS 2026
• Christine Mathys Award → CARLA LÁZARO BONET
In honour of Christine’s passion for fashion, a prize of €5000 will be awarded to the collection that most radiates this passion. Christine Mathys was co-founder of NV Dries Van Noten.
→ www.driesvannoten.be
• EE Labels Award → CARLA LÁZARO BONET
A 3BA student will have the opportunity to develop their own label & hangtag for their Master collection.
→ www.eelabels.com
• ELLE Belgium Award → LARS MERTENS
ELLE Belgium grants an award to the most promising master student. The winner will receive a digital cover, a professional photoshoot, and an 8-page print editorial in the October 2026 issue of ELLE Belgium.
→ www.elle.be
• Essentiel Antwerp → CAMILLA SCHLOSSER
Essentiel Antwerp chooses a 2BA student for collaboration during their 3rd year. The team at Essentiel Antwerp financially support and guides the student during a few months with the end goal to release a comprehensive capsule collection in 2027. The chosen student also wins an award of €3000.
→ www.essentiel-antwerp.com
• (IM)PERMANENT Award → CARLA LÁZARO BONET
A €1000 is presented to a 3BA or MA student whose collection demonstrates an outstanding commitment. In addition to the monetary prize, (IM)PERMANENT will digitize the winning student's collection using 3D scanning technology to create a high-quality digital asset for portfolio, communication, and media use.
→ www.im-permanent.com
• Labels & Things Award → MINGHUI ZHAO
Labels & Things gives a substantial contribution to a 3BA student to boost their Master collection with trims and headwear. The award goes to the collection with a distinct attention to detail and accessory.
→ www.labels-things.com
• Flanders Fashion Makers → KAMILLA SZEMERE
This award is granted to the student whose coupes stand out. The winner will benefit from the expertise of the Flanders Fashion Makers studio, where skilled professionals will support the development of three prototypes.
→ www.flandersfashionmakers.com
• Gruppocinque Award → KRISTINA EVERT
Gruppocinque will provide full support for the sourcing and development of innovative, premium-quality textiles to the student whose work demonstrates exceptional attention to material quality and research, aligning with the company’s commitment to sustainability, technical innovation, and visionary thinking.
→ www.gruppo-cinque.com
• Komono → ENAK BAEKEN, VINCENT KÖRBER, TRSTAN STIENERS
Komono is a Belgian accessories brand. The master students were given a workshop on eyewear development. All masters created designs for eyewear, as an accessory to their collection. Komono grants the technical opportunities to realise their design to Enak Baeken, Vincent Körber and Tristan Stieners.
→ www.komono.com
• Laurastar Award → ARIADNA RAHOLA
In celebration of exceptional creativity and craftsmanship, Laurastar - Swiss steaming systems - awards a Smart U Steaming System (SRP €2,000) to a bachelor student presenting an outstanding collection.
→ www.laurastar.com
• LOUIS Award → LULU DRAWBAUGH
LOUIS grants €1000 to the most outstanding 3BA student. The winner is also invited to exhibit the collection in the LOUIS shop window in Antwerp next year.
→ www.louisantwerp.be
• MIGLOT Parfums Award → KAMILLA SZEMERE
MIGLOT Parfums—the first Belgian Perfume House —offers a 3BA student the opportunity to develop a genderfree perfume and packaging that becomes part of their Master collection. The award is granted to a designer whose work embodies craftsmanship, curiosity and humanity—reflected in thoughtful textures, emotional layering and care for the world we live in. Led by Kristof Lefebre and Victor Vanquathem, MIGLOT brings artistic curiosity into every bottle.
→ www.miglot.com
• Momu Award → CARLA LÁZARO BONET, LARS MERTENS
This award is given to a Master student who stands out in work by using a unique visual language. The collection will be featured with a photo shoot and interview on the museum’s website.
→ www.momu.be
• Movex Award → STAN PEETERS
For a student who uses leather in their collection in an innovative and creative way. The award consists of a trip to Ubrique, with a visit to the Movex Foundation and companies in the leather industry and the opportunity to meet with Spanisch Artisans who work for luxury brands. The winner receives a workshop about the luxury leather industry with access to all Movex leather professionals, technology and free materials during the visit to Andalusia.
→ www.movexct.com
• Naaimachine-Kliniek Deurne/Barbaix Award
The sewing machine clinic (Merksem and Deurne) supports the Fashion Department by sponsoring machines for the department with a value of up to €1500.
→ www.naaimachine-kliniek.be
• Neuhaus → KAMILLA SZEMERE, KARL LUIS GEBHARDT
To mark Neuhaus’ 170th anniversary, a group of third-year Bachelor students was invited earlier this year to redesign the uniforms for its boutique teams and chocolatiers. Neuhaus selected Karl Luis Gebhardt's design for the chocolatiers' jackets, awarding him €3,000. The overall winning proposal came from Kamilla Szemere, whose designs beautifully translated the Neuhaus heritage for the boutique teams. She receives an total award of €10,000.
→ www.neuhauschocolates.com
• Rosier41 Award → KYUHYUN PARK
Viviane Van Werelyckhuysen and her team will give a prize of €500 to the student with the most ‘FUNKY’ collection.
→ www.rosier41.be
• Shuting Qiu Award → CARLA LÁZARO BONET
Designer and alumna Shuting Qiu offers €1500 to a student of 3BA or MA for their innovation and artistry, reflecting the joy and creativity of the Shuting Qiu brand.
→ www.shuting-qiu.com
• SOFAM Award → VARISSARA CHATTEERAPAT
SOFAM, Authors Rights for Visual Artists, will award a €1600 Prize to a promising 3BA student, in support of their masters’ collection.
→ www.sofam.be
• The Fabric Sales Award → FEIZHUO LI
The Fabric Sales Award grants a promising student a €1000 budget to source high-end designer deadstock fabrics for their Master collection. By supporting the designers of tomorrow, we are proud to invest in the future of the fashion industry.
→ www.thefabricsales.com
• University of Antwerp / Flanders DC Award → LARS MERTENS
Awarded to the Master student who manages to translate their creative vision into a mature collection. The prize is a participation in the Summer School on Responsible Fashion Management organized by the University of Antwerp.
→ www.flandersdc.be
→ www.uantwerpen.be
• Ventures Award → LULU DRAWBAUGH
India based fashion manufacturer Ventures awards €3000 to a 3BA or MA student with an inspiring collection.
→ www.venturesfashion.com
• Weekend Knack Award → TRISTAN STIENERS
The award goes to the most promising master student, who will receive a fashion report with interview in the magazine Weekend Knack Special edition ‘Fashion this is Belgian’ in September 2026.
→ www.weekend.be