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FOUNDINGcollection.
Wololoom's debut design contest. Be among the first to shape the founding collection.
· Open call window · Sept 7 — Nov 27, 2026 · Early submissions welcome
↗ Apply now/ BRIEF
Women's dress
/ FORMAT
Design contest
/ EARNINGS
Royalty / order
· Questions
Common questions.
WHYwe exist.
Seven principles shape every decision — from how we select designers to how garments reach customers.
01
No unsold stock
We produce only what is ordered. No overstock, no unsold inventory sent to landfill, no seasonal markdowns to clear stock that should never have been made.
02
Local production
Garments are sewn close to the buyer by artisan-scale makers, cutting transport, lead time and the anonymity of global supply chains.
03
New income for designers
Royalties on every order, paid per sale. Designers keep their rights and earn directly when the platform sells their work.
04
Industry × student bridge
A direct path for emerging and student designers to reach a real market — no agency, no gatekeeping, no portfolio purgatory.
05
International visibility
Each designer is featured with their story, portfolio and product on a platform built to be discovered across borders.
06
Creative contest
A curated competition format that rewards original vision and craft, judged by people who care about both.
07
On-demand manufacturing
Products are made after the order is placed — leaner inventory, honest prices, and no garments produced just in case.
Who can apply?
- —Any independent fashion designer with original work
- —No agency representation required
- —No minimum sales history
- —Open globally — all countries welcome
- —First-time applicants encouraged
What to submit
- —A women's dress design (original work)
- —Portfolio link or Instagram profile
- —Short bio and motivation statement
- —Submission title and description
- —Your country and city
Design requirements at a glance
↗ Full guidelines· Design scope
- —Participants must submit an original design for a women's dress.
- —The design must be 100% original.
- —Style is open, but a strong and clear identity is encouraged.
· Evaluation criteria
- Design quality40%
- Production feasibility25%
- Originality20%
- Fit with Wololoom vision15%
Wololoom is an early-stage company. Even if the contest takes place, prizes, production and royalties are not guaranteed. Winning designs will launch in a limited pool of countries and expand over time. See the full guidelines for details.
ROYALTIES.recognition.
A percentage on every piece sold, and your name attached to a new platform from day one.
01
Royalty on every order
Ongoing earnings each time your design is made and shipped — not a one-time prize. The more it sells, the more you earn.
02
A name in the industry
Founding-designer status stays on your profile permanently — a credit attached to the launch of a new platform, visible to every customer, maker, and press contact who lands on Wololoom.
03
Production handled
Skilled local makers turn your design into finished pieces. You stay focused on the work — not on sourcing, sampling, or supply chain.
Timeline
Open call
Sept 7 — Nov 27, 2026 · Applications accepted
Jury shortlist
Nov 30 — Dec 11, 2026 · Finalists notified
Public vote
Jan 5 — Jan 18, 2027 · Community selects the founding lineup
Winners + onboarding
Jan 19 — Feb 19, 2027 · Photography, contracts, production check
Platform launch
Feb 22, 2027 · Founding collection goes live · First orders by April
READYto apply?
Applications take around 10 minutes. No production experience required.