2000Archives Launches Fashion Design Contest to Discover Next-Generation Designers

2000Archives, South Korea’s leading fashion brand, is launching a fashion design contest to discover and cultivate next-generation fashion designers. The contest is designed to give talented, creative individuals a stage to prove their skills, and to support the emerging talent that will lead the future of the fashion industry. Participants will receive a range of benefits, and the winner will be awarded a KRW 1,000,000 scholarship along with an official certificate of achievement. In particular, top scorers will be offered a 2000Archives internship opportunity — a rare chance to gain real-world industry experience firsthand.

Contest Details

• Theme: To be announced

• Eligibility: All majors welcome, including fashion design, textile design, and related fields

• Format: Preliminary screening (portfolio review) — Final round (live design competition at 2000Archives headquarters)

• Awards: Grand Prize (KRW 1,000,000 + scholarship + certificate); 2nd–4th Place (2000Archives internship opportunity)

About 2000Archives

2000Archives is a Korean fashion brand operated by Kyndof Inc., focused on developing original collections and building a platform that supports emerging designers. Through events like this contest, 2000Archives aims to bridge the gap between academic training and industry practice, and to actively invest in the development of Korea’s next generation of fashion talent.