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Dubai Ladies Club, a Member of Dubai Women Establishment, today announced the official call for entries for the second annual Oriental Red Carpet Emerging Designer Contest 2009.

Following the success of the inaugural launch of Oriental Red Carpet Fashion Show in 2008, the competition returns once again as a pioneering campaign aimed at promoting young emerging designers and advancing their careers through extensive media exposure and introductions to key local & international clientele.

Eman Al Mansoori, Projects & Events Manager of Dubai Ladies Club commented: “Our objective in hosting and organizing this competition is to encourage young Emirati female entrepreneurs and designers to come forward and unveil their latest designs to an elite audience and clientele. We are confident that this year will bring to the foreground the works and talent of new and promising Emirati designers”.

This year, aspiring designers are invited to rise to the challenge of conceiving ‘The Next Big Trend’ in Khaleeji fashion. The competition is divided into three categories – Abayas, Jalabiyas and Ready-to-Wear. Each category winner will be given a chance to debut their mini-collection at the annual Oriental Red Carpet Fashion Show 2009 which will be the highlight event of the Ramadan programme calendar at Dubai Ladies Club.

During a high profile pre-selection event which will take place in August, an international Fashion Panel will choose the winners from 15-30 shortlisted finalists for a chance to present their looks at the Oriental Red Carpet Fashion Show 2009. The Fashion Panel will include influential members of the local and international fashion community including top fashion editors, fashion boutiques and international fashion houses.

Al Mansoori adds, “This is a fantastic opportunity for young emerging designers to showcase their creative skills, push boundaries and take fashion to another level. We look forward to impressing our audience by introducing new talented designers with a unique and innovative style that reflects the mix of Modern and Oriental designs.”

The Oriental Red Carpet Fashion Show has been a launch pad for a number of distinguished local fashion designers such as Reem Biljafla, Fatima Al Qassimi and Fatima Al Tunaiji, who have gone on to accomplish even greater things.
The competition is open to female UAE nationals, between 18 – 35 years, who have the passion for fashion and the desire to achieve. Deadline for entries is Sunday, 26 July, 2009. The Judges Pre-selection Evening will take place on Saturday, 1 August, 2009. Category winners will showcase their collection at the Oriental Red Carpet Fashion Show on Thursday, 3 September 2009 at Dubai Ladies Club.

How to apply:
1) Visit www.dubailadiesclub.com to download your application.
2) Fill out an application form which includes:
a) Completed and signed application
b) Short explanation of your collection idea for the show
c) Portfolio of four sketches of your intended collection for our show and
four images of your previous works
3) You can send us your application by post or email to:
Oriental Red Carpet Emerging Designer Contest,
c/o Dubai Ladies Club, P O Box 72212, Dubai
OR
e-mail your completed application package to event@dubailadiesclub.com

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