Rules of the Competition 2008

To Design a Lady's Hat

Applications are invited from fashion students from an approved college, application may also be made by employees working in the headwear industry but of a trainee or apprentice status.

Judging the 2007 Entries

• Entries may be submitted from any country within the European Community.

• There is no age restriction.

• Whilst the award will be for design, that design should be capable of being manufactured in a factory or workroom for commercial sale. A sample must be submitted.

• There should be only one entry per student and a maximum of five entries per college unless prior permission has been granted.

• There should be a written backing paper outlining the thought and inspiration behind the design, and guidelines for production of the hat. Entries may not be judged if this paper is not submitted.

• Fur felt or wool felt has to be used, although it need not be the major content of the hat.

• The hat must be made to fit an average head size of 57cm.

• Award prizes: The First Prize winner will receive £1000. The Second Prize winner will receive £500. The Third Prize winner will receive £250.  Minor Prizes of £100 will be awarded for: Artwork and Presentation, Commerciality, Craftsmanship and Innovative Use of Felt.

• Entries should not be sent before February 1st. 2008 and the closing date will be March 1st 2008.

• All non award winning entries will be returned in April 2008 Award winning entries will not be returned until after June 2008.

• Judging will take place during March 2008 and the Judges decision will be final.

All entries should be clearly marked Feltmakers Design Award and sent to:

Mr William Horsman, Albion Works, 29 Albion Road, Luton, Beds, LU2 ODS.

A return address label must be included and if from a college, where applicable, a list of students' names.