Supima 2009 - Emerging Designers CompetitionSupima Cotton for Fashion's Rising Stars
Supima cotton, a luxurious, fashion forward brand of cotton cultivated exclusively in America. After decades of providing fabric to established designers, Supima - or specifically the growers who produce it - is seeking to provide inspiration to aspiring designers. This was the motivation behind their annual venture, Supima Competition for Emerging Designers.
The contest culminates tonight in an extravaganza at Gotham Hall in New York City, but the process began months ago. Last November, hundreds of aspiring fashion designers lined up around Thompson Hotel where a panel of judges waited to review their portfolios. The twenty-one designers who were selected that day were presented with an additional challenge: creating a complete collection from yards of luxurious Supima cotton.
Their pieces will finally be revealed January 14, 2009 at Gotham Hall in New York City where Supima is putting on a dazzling fashion show featuring cocktails, clothing and of course competi...