Are you an aspiring digital fashion designer? Well, now is your chance to earn the experience of a lifetime! DRAUP has introduced a digital fashion residency, together with VERTICAL. However, you must act fast – applications close tomorrow, August 29th. Here’s all you need to know.
TL;DR:
- Â DRAUP and VERTICAL offer an exclusive chance for aspiring digital fashion designers to participate in a six-week intensive program.
-  VERTICAL’s successful two-year journey in nurturing artistic talent converges with DRAUP’s expertise in digital fashion, unveiling “The Digital Fashion Residency.”
- Applications for the 7th cohort of the Digital Fashion Residency, aimed at empowering creators and expanding the fashion ecosystem, close on August 29th.
What is a Digital Fashion Residency?
For the past two years, VERTICAL has been running residency programs. Now, the VERTICAL Residency program, dedicated to democratizing access to on-chain art and culture knowledge, celebrates its two-year journey of fostering creativity. With six successful cohorts, including over 120 alumni and 90 mentors, along with over 200 hours of teaching materials, VERTICAL has established itself as a hub for nurturing artistic talent.
Now, marking a new chapter in its legacy, the program joins forces with DRAUP. DRAUP is a prominent digital fashion house and platform specializing in code-based couture. Together, they unveil “The Digital Fashion Residency,” a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower creators and propel the digital fashion and web3 ecosystem.
How Does the Residency Work?
The Digital Fashion Residency introduces a free, six-week intensive program crafted to nurture the skills of creators of digital fashion. The residency offers in-depth classes across a diverse range of topics. Therefore, the residency aims to broaden the horizons of participants and lower barriers to entry in the fashion industry. Further, as part of its mission, the program seeks to support artists, coders, and designers worldwide. This is irrespective of their career stage, therefore aiding them in mastering their craft and emerging as trailblazers in their field.
The residency experience promises interaction and growth. Successful applicants gain a 1:1 call with the organizers to personalize their journey. Additionally, the culmination of the program will be marked by a final exhibition and auction. This will showcase the work and creativity of participants honed during the intensive six weeks.
But, get in quick – the application for the 7th cohort of the VERTICAL Residency’s Digital Fashion Residency is open until August 29.
