ONLINE MEETING FOR FASHION ESKİŞEHİR

An online promotional meeting was held for the Fashion Eskişehir Fashion Design Competition, organized by the Eskişehir Chamber of Commerce, with applications starting on September 10.

The Eskişehir Chamber of Commerce hosted an online promotional meeting for the Fashion Eskişehir Fashion Design Competition. The meeting, broadcasted through ETOTV on YouTube, provided information about the scope and stages of the competition, which began accepting applications on September 10, 2021. Participants included jury members from Eskişehir Technical University (ESTÜ) who will evaluate the preliminary phase of the competition: Prof. Dr. Alper Çabuk, Prof. Cafer Arslan, Prof. Yüksel Şahin, Dr. Şakir Özüdoğru, and ETO Board Member Kerem Can Apaydın.

The Competition Will Foster New Firms and Designers

Kerem Can Apaydın emphasized that fashion design is a significant industry in Turkey, stating that Fashion Eskişehir aims to elevate young designers in the fashion sector and foster new brands. He highlighted that the competition is organized with the support of Eskişehir Technical University and that it could nurture new fashion designers with national and international achievements.

Fashion Eskişehir: A Model of University and Industry Collaboration

Prof. Dr. Alper Çabuk, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Design at ESTÜ, expressed the university's commitment to collaborating with sectors and industry, emphasizing their goal of contributing to society and industry. He hoped that Fashion Eskişehir would serve as a stepping stone for fashion design in Turkey and Eskişehir.

Information Provided on Topics of Interest to Participants

Arda Genç, Assistant Secretary General in Charge of Projects at ETO, moderated the meeting and provided information on the competition's scope, application requirements, and stages. Okan Taşkın, Project Coordinator for the Fashion Eskişehir Fashion Design Competition, offered comprehensive insights on frequently asked questions and topics of interest to the participating young designers. Those interested in learning more about the Fashion Eskişehir Fashion Design Competition or watching the promotional meeting can access the video at ETOTV.