Gen Art just extended the deadline for the Plastics Make it Possible competition to December 11.  The grand prize is $10,000 and a sponsored fashion show in New York during fashion week.  This competition is open to American designers only.  However, anyone can sign up to rate the entries and vote for favourite designs.

Plastics Make it Possible^SM and Gen Art are challenging new and established designers to put their creativity to the test and design two dynamic womenswear looks made from fabrics that include plastic-based fibers such as polyester, rayon, nylon and more.

The Grand Prize Winner will be obligated to create a sample collection, 10 piece line, utilizing items from the approved materials list to be shown during Gen Art’s New York Winter Fashion Week 2010. The Grand Prize Winner will also receive a $10,000 stipend/award to create the collection and a trip (two days / two nights) for Grand Prize Winner and one (1) guest to New York City, to attend the Fashion Week Event.

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