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Every Body Matters

A collaboration between SHEIN and the Singapore Fashion Council (SFC), Every Body Matters is an inclusive design fashion competition that celebrates diversity and challenges conventional notions of beauty and style. Designed as a platform for emerging designers and industry professionals from around the world, it empowers participants to create collections that reflect the full spectrum of identities, abilities, and body types.

Through this initiative, designers are encouraged to push boundaries and rethink fashion norms, spotlighting the importance of representation in the industry. Every Body Matters champions the belief that fashion does not conform to a single shape, size, or identity. It is for every body, in every form.

Pillars

Seven pillars are designed to provide comprehensive support, training, and visibility for emerging fashion designers, including:

Runway Show

A glamorous showcase of the finalists’ collections, highlighting their designs in a vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusivity.

Workshop

Hands-on sessions to equip designers with essential tools and knowledge to advance their careers.

Mentorships

Industry leaders and fashion professionals will guide participants, offering valuable insight and personal development to enhance their craft.

Field Trip and Research

Participants will explore fashion-related spaces, gaining inspiration and insight into various design practices from different cultural and social contexts.

Physical Showcase

A chance for designers to present their work to customers and industry professionals alike.

Masterclass

Educational sessions led by experts to further educate participants on topics like sustainable fashion, inclusive design, and business strategies.

Livestream

A livestream broadcast of the various events will bring the competition and its message of inclusivity to audiences worldwide.

Networking

Finalists will also receive an access pass to SFC’s annual flagship Be the Change Summit 2026.

How to Enter

Design Illustration

A collection of 6 styles

Video

A short video of no more than 3 minutes narrating how the collection aligns with the campaign’s intent of inclusivity and diversity

Write Up

Writeup of 300 words describing the collection and its inclusivity and diversity impact

Terms & Condition
I confirm that I am 18 years old and above, born on or before 1st September 2007. I understand that all materials submitted must be my original work. I agree to the competition rules and guidelines (available at ebm.sgfashioncouncil.org.sg). I consent to Singapore Fashion Council using my submission materials for promotional purposes related to this competition. I agree to be contacted regarding this competition and future initiatives by Singapore Fashion Council. By providing the information in this form and clicking on the “Sign Up” button, I consent to Singapore Fashion Council collecting, storing and/or using the personal data that I provide (“Personal Data”), whether or not such Personal Data relates to me or to a third party, for the purposes of receiving updates on the event, other related event(s), and for administrative purposes relating to the event (“Purposes”). I understand that SFC may need to share the Personal Data with the event co-host members, service providers and programme partners (“Third Parties”), and I consent to the disclosure of the personal data to such Third Parties for the Purposes.

Council Members

Sharon Lim

President

Felicia Gan

Vice President

Clarence Lee

Honorary Treasurer

Rajul Mehta

Honorary Secretary

Judges

Meredith Shaw

Television & Radio Host, Inclusive Style Expert, Designer at Meredith Shaw

Susan Keiko Langdon

CEO / Executive Director at Toronto Fashion Incubator

Dr. Low Hong Yee

Head of Engineering Product Development Pillar at Singapore University of Technology and Design

Yip Pin Xiu

7x Paralympic Gold Medalist and Disability Inclusion Advocate

Gülin Girişmen

Foreign Relations and Projects Manager / Head of Fashion and Textile at İstanbul Moda Academy

Mentors

Elisa Lim

Founder of Will & Well

Laura Civetti

Tech Designer at Laura Civetti

Prof Chen Xiaodong

Distinguished University Professor at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Priscilla Tang

Industry Engagement Manager & Career Coach at University of the Arts Singapore

Joanna Berzowska

Associate Professor of Design and Computation Arts at Concordia University

Eileen Yap

CEO / Founder of Singapore Fashion Runway