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Winer VIII "FD News Saldrás en Portada" Award

The winner of this eighth edition has been Paula Boadas, pupil of FD Moda, with the offer: "Lights and shades play with the creativity and the imagination".

Workshop: Illustration Collage, we invite you free next 12 may at 17:00p.m

Are you interested in Fashion Design? We invite you free at the Workshop: Illustration Collage. Next Thursday, the 12th of May at 17:00p.m in Felicidad Duce Fashion School.

OPEN DAY. Thursday, 26th of May, at 18.00h

We invite you to be present on Thursday, the 26th of May at 18.00h at the Open day that we celebrate in Felicidad Duce College of Design and Fashion. You can confirm your assistance to aromera@fdmoda.com or calling 93 237 27 40.

Vanesa Parengo, student of FD Moda, winer of the third prize in Creamoda 2011 contest

Vanesa Parengo, student of FD Moda of the promotion 2010/2011 obtains the third prize in the contest Creamoda 2011

Visit to the Curtidos Julbe company

Next tuesday, 24th of May, the pupils of the Postdegree in Shoe Design, with the teacher Carles Piñol, will visit the company of leather treatments Curtidos Julbe, situated in Porqueres's locality, Girona.

FD Moda returns to "La Pasarela Abierta de Murcia"

Next 27th may there will parade Marta Huerta, student of High Fashion and Design Studies of the promotion 2010/2011. Since every year FD Moda will grant the Prize to the Best collection of the "Almacén de Ideas". More information: http://www.pasarelaabierta.com

Catwalk of Laura Miret and Lula Pubill, FD Moda students

Laura Miret and Lula Pubill, students of Superior Studies of the promotion 2010/2011 presented the collections " Sette Virtù and JÄÄ " in the Hotel Omm of Barcelona.

Winers IMPULSO CYL contest

The winers of IMPULSO CYL contest are: (HELIO) MARIA GALLART (SUBAQUATIC) ALEX ALVAREZ (MIGRACIONES) ANA LOPEZ

Workshop: Fashion, Video and Photoshop, we invite you free on 1st Wednesday june at 17:00h

We invite you free at the Workshop: Fashion, Video and Photoshop. Next Wednesday, the 1st of June at 17:00h in Escuela Superior de Diseño y Moda Felicidad Duce.

Visit to the company Bershka (Group Inditex)

Wednesday 1st of june, the pupils from Marketing and Fashion Communication Postdegree, will visit the company Bershka of the Group Inditex located in Tordera.

Krizia Robustella in REC.03

Krizia Robustella, ex student of FD Moda, takes part in REC.03. On the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of june from 10 to 22h in Igualada.

Marta Huerta, finalist of “Almacén de Ideas”

Marta Huerta, student of Higher Studies of the promotion 2010/2011, has remained finalist in the " Almacén de Ideas " of the “Pasarela Abierta de Murcia”.

Visit to the company Dogi

On Wednesday, the 22nd of June, the students of the swimwear and Elastic Sportswear subject, accompanied by the teacher of Design Belén Larruy, will visit the company Dogi.

Cultural trip to Paris

Since 11st june to 17th june, 33 students of 2 º course of Higher Studies with the teachers Daniel Louzao and Dolors Noguer, will realize a cultural trip to Paris

OPEN DAY. Wednesday, 13th of july, at 18.00h

We invite you to be present on Wednesday, the 13th of july at 18.00h at the Open day that we celebrate in Felicidad Duce College of Design and Fashion. You can confirm your assistance to aromera@fdmoda.com or calling 93 237 27 40.

Final Projects Fashion Show and the Felicidad Duce Award to Rosa Clará

The FELCIDAD DUCE SCHOOL OF FASHION AND DESIGN students of the class of 2010/2011, gave a fashion show presenting their final year projects to a large audience, on the 6th of June at 8pm at the Poble Espanyol in Barcelona. During the show, eight final projects were presented by the students of Further Studies in Design and Visual Arts from the class of 2010/2011. During the second part of the show, seventeen final projects were presented by the students of 2010/2011 specialising in Fashion Design.

Ex-pupils of FD Moda return at 080 Barcelona Fashion

Calendar: 14 of july, 16:00h: Celia Vela 14 of july, 17:00h: Karlotalaspalas 15 of july, 13:30h: Manuel Bolaño 15 of july, 17:30h: Krizia Robustella

Manuel Bolaño and Karlotalaspalas, ex-pupils of FD Moda, rewarded in 080

The winners of the prize 080 Barcelona Week have been Karlotalaspalas for the best man collection " BELIEVE SS12 " and Manuel Bolaño for the best woman collection " HOW TO REPAIR A HEART DO I ROTATE? ". Both designers are ex-pupils of FD Moda.

FD Moda Allariz Fashion Show

The Thursday 21 of july of 2011 at 22:30h the pupils of 3rd course of Top Studies of Design Fashion speciality, promotion 2010/11 of the FD Moda Allariz presented his final projects.

Exhibition Master in Fashion Design: Yahel Waisman

The final project of the Master in fashion Design of the pupil Yahel Waisman has been selected to be exposed in the shop window of Sayan’s shop.

Exhibition Master in Fashion Design: Eugenia Brad and Mariel Gimeno

From September 9 to September 14 in Camiseria Pons, property of Isabel Estrany, Eugenia Brad's project will be exposed and from September 14 until 18 Mariel Gimeno's project.

Selected pupils for Fashion Jaén 2011

From 27 th September to 1st October Jaen will take place Fashion Jaén 2011 and during these days there will celebrate the XII Contest of Design FASHION JAEN, summoned by the Official Chamber of Trade and Industry of Jaen.

Iris Morata, opens her first shop in Barcelona

The shoes designer Iris Morata opens her first shop in Barcelona, a space where it is more than shoes.

Ex-pupils of Felicidad Duce Fashion School in Cibeles

Maria Escoté, ex-pupil of the promotion 2004/2005, returns to CIBELES MADRID FASHION WEEK.

Takes part in “Saldrás en Portada” contest

Contest: every participant will present 3 offers of front page and counter front page of magazine of free subject matter linked to fashion. There can be included illustrations, photos, typographies, etc. The presentation will be in JPEG format, in a resolution of 300 dpi and to the royal size of the magazine (front page + counter front page) 33,7 cm of width for 23 cm of high place. There will be attached the explanation of the topics proposed in a document of Word.

Texmedin Contest and Mikel Colás's Exhibition

The pupil Mikel Colás of the promotion 2009/2010 has obtained the " Prize to the use of the Historical Heritage " in the Contest TEXMEDIN. DESIGN CHALLENGE organized by Terrassa's Textile Museum and Terrassa's Promotion.

Ex students from FD Moda, winners in Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week

Roberto Piqueras, ex-pupil of FD Moda has been the winner of the " Project BK " in Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week and Roberto Lopez Etxeberria has won the L'Oréal prize.

Seven students of FD Moda take part in Joaquim Mercader Prizes

Next 10th November will celebrate 3 ª edition of the BDN Moda with the delivery of the Joaquim Mercader Prizes for young designers. This contest is organized by the Town hall of Badalona, Reactivació Badalona S.A. and the Association of Textile European Collectivities.

Mireia Ginesta and Alba Gutiérrez, ex-pupils of FD Moda, rewarded in Jaén Moda

On 29th september there took place the XII Contest of Design JAÉN MODA, summoned by the Official Chamber of Trade and Industry of Jaen.

Invitation Josep Abril conference

We invite you to the conference: “Creation of a Fashion collection: from a concept to a reality" by the designer Josep Abril. Creativity, innovation, competitive strategy, communication ... all these topics and more, next Tuesday, the 25th of October at 20.00h in Felicidad Duce Fashion School.

The ex student Karla Chacón, finalist of Platform G, the catwalk of the "Gothic Week of Madrid"

The ex student Karla Chacón, of the promotion 2010/2011 is one of the finalists of Platform G, the catwalk of the "Gothic Week of Madrid". Karla presents the first collection of his brand Velvet Damita called "Poison".

FD Moda returns to take part in 48H OPEN HOUSE BCN

FD Moda returns to take part in 48H OPEN HOUSE BCN, a project opened for the whole world with the aim to bring the architecture and the city over to the people of Barcelona. The building will be opened during the morning of next Saturday, the 22nd of October. An architect and three volunteers will be the managers of doing the visits guided by the facilities.

Practical case: STIB, a model of textile show

On Thursday, the 27th of October at 19:00h., inside the Postdegree in Organization of Fashion Events, there will take place the practical case STIB: A model of textile show, at the expense of Elisabeth Pineda, Coordinator of the Textile Lounge of Barcelona.

Conference of the designer Josep Abril

On tuesday 25th of october Mode in FD Moda took place the conference " Creation of a fashion collection: since a concept to a reality " at the expense of the designer Josep Abril. Josep Abril, spoke about the creative process, about the fundamental elements to create a collection, of innovation, communication…

Javier Crespo, student of FD Moda selected in a Fashion Wedding contest

On Saturday, the 26th of November, Javier Crespo, student of FD Moda will take part in the European Fashion Wedding Contest. In this fourth edition 27 designers have been the selected ones and they will present his creations inspired by the subject matter " The south of Spain as constant source of inspiration ".

Conference: Characteristics of the Audio-visual Technology

On Monday, the 7th of November inside the Organization of Fashion Events Postdegree, will be realized the conference Characteristics of the Audio-visual Technology: Lighting, sound and projection, at the expense of Joan Thomas, The Director Events Barcelona in the Alfasom company.

Practical case: "A shop window to the world"

Next Wednesday, the 16th of November, inside the Organization of Fashion Events Postdegree, it will take place the practical case "A shop window to the world", at the expense of Sonia Solá, Owner of the agency Sonia Solá Comunication.

Session of Trends Nelly Rodi and exhibition:The suits of the Duke of Windsor

Next Friday, the 4th of November, the pupils of the course of specialization of Pattern design, accompanied of the teacher Michael Elola, they will be present at the Session of Trends Nelly Rodi organized by Gratacós, on having finished will visit the exhibition The suits of the Duke of Windsor who is celebrated in Santaeulalia.

Conference: Particularities of the Make-up and the Hairdresser's shop in the fashion Productions

On Friday, the 25th from November at 19:30 h., inside the Stylism and Advertising Postdegree will take place Particularities of the Makeup and the Hairdresser's shop in the fashion Productions conference, at the expense of Dani Moon, freelance make-up specialized in Fashion, Advertising and TV.

Conference: The Direction of Art of a Catwalk

Inside the Organization of Fashion Events Postdegree will take place “The Direction of Art of a Catwalk: from the concept to the scenery ", at the expense of Eghidio Ghezzi, The Director of Art and Creative, co-founder of Buque Study and Ghezzi Equip. It will be realized on Monday, the 21st of November.

Conference: Casting, Backstage and Production of a Catwalk

Inside the Organization of Fashion Events Postdegree will take place the "Casting, Backstage and Production of a Catwalk ", at the expense of Esther García, Director of Casting and Production of Esma Proyectos's Catwalk. It will be realized on Monday, the 28th of November.

Conference: Day after day and the evolution of an observatory of trends

Next Wednesday, the 30th of November 19.00h FD Moda will offer the conference " Day after day and the evolution of an observatory of trends " at the expense of Carole Touati, Co-funadora of Le Look and Fashion Consultant.

Visit to EIBTM

Wednesday, the 30th of November, the pupils of the Postdegree in Organization of Fashion Events, accompanied of the teacher Gemma Cubells, will visit EIBTM.

Conference: Different professional experiences conference

Friday, the 2nd of December, inside the Postdegree in Fashion Stylism and Advertising, will take place "Different professional experiences conference" in the field of the stylism, at the expense of Josep Abril, Designer with own brand.

Sonia Bernaus finalist in "Arts of Fashion" contest of San Francisco

Sonia Bernaus, ex-pupil of the promotion 2010/11, is one of the finalists of the contest "Arts of Fashion" organized by the Arts of Fashion Foundation and that is celebrated in San Francisco, California (USA).

The ex-pupil Mireia Ginesta finalists in Fortuny Catwalk

The ex-pupil Mireia Ginesta of the promotion 2010/11 has been one of 8 finalists in the contest Fortuny Catwalk organized by the School of art of Ideal Granada Foundation celebrated in Granada.

Conference: " Journalism and Fashion: the whole world of creation " at the expense of Aurora Segura

Thursday on December 15 at 19.00h will realize the conference: "Journalism and Fashion: the whole world of creation" at the expense of Aurora Segura, Journalist specialized in Fashion at La Vanguardia and Magazine of La Vanguardia.

Photos about the conference: "Journalism and Fashion”

Photos about the conference: "Journalism and Fashion: the whole world of creation" at the expense of Aurora Segura, Journalist specialized in Fashion at La Vanguardia and Magazine of La Vanguardia.

Selected students Hempel Award 2012

Clara Gurguí and Xavier Fora, students of FD Moda, have been selected by the Hempel Award. The 20th China International Young Fashion Designers Contest organized by the China Fashion Association and Hempel International Group.

Visit to the Office of XXL Communication

On Monday, the 9th of January, from 16 to 19 h., the pupils of the Postdegree in Organization of fashion Events accompanied of the teacher Sandra Gallart, visit the facilities of the Office the XXL Communication, after the explanations of Sandra Gallart, Ester Gallén, Director of the Office, will explain his functioning.

Practical Case" Development of a collection of accessories in a fashion multinational"

Next 11th and 18th of January the will take place the practical case" Development of a collection of accessories in a fashion multinational " at the expense of Aurora Vilaboa, Designer of collections of Morocco leatherwork and trinkets in Handle.

Ex students of FD Moda in 080 Barcelona Fashion

The 25th, January 26, 27 and 28 the ninth edition of 080 will take place BARCELONA FASHION.

Conference The Personnel Shopper: the adviser in fashion, the image and the purchases at the expense of the Personal Shopper Marta Mantilla

Yesterday carried the conference The Personnel Shopper: the adviser in fashion, the image and the purchases at the expense of the Personal Shopper Marta Mantilla.

FD Moda take part in The Brandery Windows Contest

The High School of Fashion Design of Barcelona Felicidad Duce, has returned to take part to the third edition of the contest of window dressing of the The Brandery in this edition of January, 2012.

Miguel Vizcaíno, student of FD Moda, will be present in the Valencia Fashion Week

Miguel Vizcaíno, student of FD Moda, will be present in the Valencia Fashion Week.

The student Miquel Grau, take part in Pierre Cardin's master class

In the ninth edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion celebrated a master class at the expense of the great French teacher of the design of Alta Costura, Pierre Cardin.

Alexis Reyna, teacher of the Master in Fashion Design of FD Moda, winner of the ninth edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion

With the "Hot shade" collection, the Barcelonian designer has obtained the first prize of the ninth edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion. In this occasion, the independent designer with own brand, presented a feminine collection with many winks to the masculine thing and without definite silhouettes.

Vanessa Parengo and Daymée Menéndez, ex-students of FD Moda, exhibit in Little Barcelona

Next 5th and 6th of February there will be celebrated Little Barcelona, the new space dedicated to the infantile universe. A private initiative that it is born to satisfy the needs of brands and distribution that look for innovative and different offers in infantile fashion, decoration, complements and gifts.

The ex-student José Antonio Sánchez has received a special mention in the 080 T-Shirt Contest

The ex-student José Antonio Sánchez, of the promotion 2010/2011, has received a special mention in the 080 T-Shirt Contest. A contest with the aim to nourish from now on 080 Barcelona Fashion of his own products of merchandising.

Ex-students of FD Moda return to Cibeles

In this edition of Cibeles "Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid" ex-students return to the catwalk: Maria Escoté, Juan Vidal and Roberto Etxebarría all of them of FD Moda.

NEW POSTGRADUATE DEGREE in FASHION & TRENDS DIGITAL MANAGEMENT

We are currently immersed in the digital age and this has led to changes in the business environment and the consumer. The role of social networks and, above all, its fast increase in the daily use of people have brought a number of consequences that have left many companies out of play in its strategy with regard to communication, research and impact on their brands. El País, 07/06/2011.

Conference: Why are we interested so much in Fashion? " At the expense of Margarita Rivière

FD Moda invite you to the conference: Why are we interested so much in Fashion? " At the expense of Margarita Rivière, journalist and specialist in history and analysis of fashion. Next Tuesday, the 28th of February 18:30h Margarita Rivière will speak to the fashion, identity and of what transmits our way of dressing.

Official communication FDModa

Regarding the news concerning the Supreme Court decision of the 13th January 2012, annulling some articles of the “Real Decreto 1614/2009”, this School wants to present the following points:

FD Mode takes part in the STIB

This year the Textile International Lounge of Barcelona (STIB) has returned to yielding three shop windows to expose some work of our students or ex-students. In this 20th edition has exposed the collection "Sette Virtù " of Laura Miret, ex-student of the Promotion 2010/2011 of Top Studies of Design in the fashionable Speciality.

Official Communication of the Education Department of “Generalitat de Catalunya”

Concerning the official communication the Supreme Court decision published the last 13th January 2012, find attached the official letter the Education Department of “Generalitat de Catalunya” has sent us.

VI Creativity Catwalk

On Thursday, the 8th of March at 20:00h FD Moda celebrates the VI Creativity Catwalk in the Theatre Alegria of Terrassa.

Conference: The fashion Stylism applied to the audio-visual

FD Moda invite you to the Conference "The fashion Stylism applied to the audio-visual" on Tuesday, the 27th of March to them 18:30h at the expense of Anna Arroyo, Fashion Stylist and Publisher.

Spastor, finalists in MANGO FASHION AWARDS

Mango has announced the 10 finalists of the contest MANGO FASHION AWARDS. Spastor formed by Sergio Pastor and Ismael Alcaide, project tutors of FD Moda, have been chosen by his talent and international projection and they will compete to be raised as winners of this fourth edition.

FD Moda organizes the FD Moda Fashion Event 1st edition the 26th April!

This first edition will be attended by the designer Aitor Throup and he will be given The 12th Felicidad Duce Fashion Award.

Students of FD Moda, winners in the Hempel Award of China

Already has celebrated the 20 edition of the contest Hempel Award organized by the China Fashion Association and supported by the Hempel International Group.

Conference: "The fashion photography in Vogue”

FD Moda invite you to the Conference “The fashion photography in Vogue” on wednesday, the 18th of april at 17:00h at the expense of Norberto Angeletti and Alberto Oliva.

Result of IX "FD News Saldrás en Portada" Contest

Last March 28 took place the choice of the front page of the magazine FD News, the informative annual magazine of FD Moda.

FD Moda organizes the FD Moda Fashion Event 1st edition the 26th April!

This first edition will be attended by the designer Aitor Throup and he will be given The 12th Felicidad Duce Fashion Award.

Visit to Tempe Factory

Next Thursday, the 19th of April the pupils of the Postdegree in Design of Footwear, accompanied of the teacher Iris Morata, will travel to Alicante.

Practical case "Coolhunting: of the subculture to the mainstream"

On the 17th and 24th of April, inside the Postdegree Fashion Styling and Advertising will take place the practical case "Coolhunting: of the subculture to the mainstream", at the expense of Aleix Perdigó, specialist in qualitative investigation of trends of consumption and strategies of communication.

We invite you to the Open Day on Thursday, May 3th, at 17:30.!

Information about the Bachelor Degree in Fashion Design and Graphic Design: enrollment, entrance examinations and curriculum.

Conference: "New course in the fashion Mass media: From The paper to the network"

Tuesday, the 29th of May 17.00h FD Moda will offer the conference "New course in the fashion Mass media: From The paper to the network " at the expense of Mayka Jiménez de Aranoa.

FD Moda takes part in ECOFASHION

The pupils of FD Moda Alberto Martínez, Álex Baiges, Adrià Forcadell, Carlos Olivares and Cristina Huguet, all of them of second of Degree in Fashion Design, take part in ECOFASHION; the fashion ecological event.

Entrance Examinations To Official Bachelor Degree In Design

Open enrollments to the specific entrance examination to Bachelor Degree in Fashion Design and Graphic Design. Enrol from April 16 to May 31 at the Felicidad Duce School of Design.

Entrance Examinations To Official Bachelor Degree In Design

Entrance examinations to OFFICIAL BACHELOR DEGREE IN FASHION DESIGN AND GRAPHIC DESIGN will be held on 27 and 28 June, after registering.

FD Moda takes part in "Entrecosturas Ateliers"

Last Thursday was the 3rd Edition of "Entrecosturas Ateliers". An alternative event to a fair and fashion conventional catwalk.

The student Dulce Corte winner Moussel Contest

The student Dulce Corte of 3r of High Studies has been the winner of the First Prize to the contest " MOUSSEL. It reinvents moussel ".

Masters and Postgraduates. ENROLLMENTS OPEN

To apply to this Degrees you should send an e-mail to the Admissions Department of the School wirth the following documentation: CV, motivation letter and, depending on the program, a Portfolio:

Summer Courses. July 2012

In July FDMODA organizes several seminars and specialized courses related to design, creativity, pattern making…

Laura Jofré, finalist in Lindström Award

Laura Jofré, student of Final Project of High Studies, has been a finalist in the contest " Lindström Award 2012 " celebrated in Helsinki last May 11.

Magazine CYL Contest

Last Thursday, the 17th of May to the 9.30 h., it was realized, in FD Moda, the juror of the "Impulso" Contest organized by the magazine CYL.

OPEN DAY: Masters and Postgraduates

Tuesday, June 26th, 18:00h. We invite you to our Open Day where you will have the chance to talk to the directors of our Masters and Postgraduate, to exchange opinions and experiences with alumni of FDMODA.

FD Moda Final Projects catwalk

FD Moda realized the catwalk of the Final Projects of Career of the students of fashion Design of the Promotion 2011/2012 on June 7 to them 20.00h in The Capella of the MACBA of Barcelona. During the catwalk was presented 32 Final Projects of Career of the students of the Promotion 2011/2012 of the Top Studies in the Speciality in Fashion.

VENUS GILLETTE Contest

Already has celebrated 11 ª edition VENUS GILLETTE contest organized by Procter and Gamble España, S.A. In this edition there have taken part 400 students of fashion design, of all the national schools of design.

OPEN DAY: Masters and Postgraduates

Tuesday, June 26th, 18:00h. We invite you to our Open Day where you will have the chance to talk to the directors of our Masters and Postgraduate, to exchange opinions and experiences with alumni of FDMODA.

FD Moda takes part in the The Brandery Summer Edition!

You have a free pass to the Workshop " Look Book Trend " at the expense of Aída Giménez that will on Sunday, the 15th of July of 15:30 to 17:30h the The Brandery.

The students of the Postdegree in Marketing and Communication visit Uterqüe

Next 5th July, the students of the Postdegree in Marketing and fashion Communication and the students of the Master in fashion Design, they will realize a visit guided to the company Uterqüe belonging to the Group INDITEX and located in Tordera (Barcelona).

New Talents Contest - The Brandery july 2012

FD Moda return to take part in New Talents Contest that celebrates his second edition this July, 2012 in the The Brandery Barcelona.

FD Moda & 080 Barcelona Fashion (FD Moda)

Next 10th, July 11, 12 and 13 will take place the tenth edition of 080 BARCELONA FASHION.

Students participants in Project T of MODAFAD

There comes 33a edition of the MODAFAD, the catwalk of fashion emergent designers.

Paula Boadas, student of FD Moda, winner of the Project T

Yesterday it was celebrated " The best fashion T_Projects 2012 show ", the collective catwalk of the best tesinas of the end of career of the students of the schools of fashion design and the delivery of the prizes MODAFAD. Paula Boadas, student of the promotion 2011/2012 was the winner of the Project T of between all the participants and Xavier Fora, student also of the promotion 2011/2012, was one of 10 finalists.

Entrance Examinations To Official Bachelor Degree In Design

Entrance examinations to OFFICIAL BACHELOR DEGREE IN FASHION DESIGN AND GRAPHIC DESIGN will be held on 14 September, after registering.

Martinez Lierah, winners to the Prize to the Best Collection of 080 Barcelona Fashion

The ex-pupil of FD Moda, Arturo Martinez Plaza with the designer Daniel Leirah, has been the winners of the Prize to the Best Collection of 080 Barcelona Fashion with his new collection for the spring summer 2013.

Delivery of Titles of the academic course 2011/2012

Tuesday July 17th, at 19:00h. FD Moda celebrated the Act of Delivery of Titles of the academic course 2011/2012. The act was presided by Eduard Prats, President; Sílvia Viudas, General manager, Sílvia Arrufat, Academic Director and Sílvia Ventosa, Conservative of the Museu Tèxtil i d'Indumentària.

Takes part in “Saldrás en Portada” Contest

Every participant will present 3 offers of front page and counter front page of magazine of free subject matter linked to fashion and design.