FCJ 2020: Fashion Colloquia 2020 Jaipur, India, January 26-30, 2020 |
Conference website | https://www.archedu.org/fashion-colloquiumjaipur.html |
Poster | download |
Submission deadline | October 15, 2019 |
Theme: Heritage… Stories of Change …Our Shared Future
Stories of our past have evolved from our rich heritage and culture to shape our present lives. The quest of the human mind to know the unknown and to explore is the lead for the creation of our future and stories play a great role. New stories need to be written for our meaningful existence of a shared future.
Fashion has a profound influence on people, the planet & profits and it has an inherent existence in the cultural fabric of our society. Is our heritage merely a reflection of identity or can it bring us clues to the construction of our time ahead? What place does it have in the new world of computation and big data?
In the light of a present scenario where we are dealing with pressing concerns of global poverty, scarcity & environmental issues, the bigger desire to make it to Mars and live in a utopian world is driving us towards writing the new stories of Change.
The Colloquia at Jaipur, India in January 2020 will provide a forum for discussions, debate and interaction on how essential and integral it is for us to protect and preserve the colors and threads of our rich material culture and the unique stories they tell us. Narratives and Researches will be brought by Art & Textile historians, Textile & Costume experts, Academicians, Writers & Poets, Musicians & Performers, Industry experts, Technocrats, Social Economists & Anthropologists, Craftsmen & Artisans. They will bring together the rich variegated forms of storytelling to build a new shared future.
Join hands with us if you believe that stories from our heritage and Indigenous knowledge systems from across the planet could open new ways of thinking and we bring meaningful conversation and dialogue for transformation.
Sub- Themes:
We welcome contributions related to the following sub-themes.
- Myth to Meaning - Narratives Towards Sustainable Futures
- Disruption & Innovation - Academia & Industry
- New Technologies & New Paradigms - Stories of Transformation
- Change Makers - New Fashion Business Models
- Fashion Governance in a Local Context
Myths to Meaning - Narratives Towards Sustainable Futures
The track seeks to explore legends or folklore surrounding textile heritage, indigenous crafts & methodologies that hold the potential to stir new perspectives into the world of fashion. How can we reinforce connections between the unique and unexplored ecosystems of the past and the future of fashion.
Disruption & Innovation in Fashion - Academia & Industry.
The focus here is on design thinking & methods that reformulates the perspective for academia and industry. It focuses on the development of alternative pedagogic systems, vocabularies & strategies that align with the idea of innovation.
New Technologies & New Paradigms - Stories of Transformation
This track invites stories that trigger creative, disruptive and conscious fashion and design practices by applying technological developments combined with ideation and speculation.
Change makers - Innovative Fashion Business Models
This track encourages business models that do not conform, but reform. New domains may include reinvention of the competitive landscape, market driven economy vs impact investment, redefining business success and inclusive growth. It may question what ‘value’ means in today’s economy and how it reflects on research in design, branding and marketing.
Fashion Governance in a Local Context
Highlighting the importance of rethinking the rips in the existing fashion system and offering alternate approaches and fresh perspectives, the track seeks to examine the role of governance in the sector. This will include assessment of the alignment & quality of local governance in development of strategies to tackle issues of inequality, social discrimination and marginalization while fulfilling the global aspiration of fashion.
The Colloquia will accept the following forms of contributions:
1. Abstract for Research Paper & Poster
- All the abstracts must have a title and a word count of about 500 words, & should be written in English & submitted in Microsoft word file format only.
- Provide 5-7 keywords that closely reflect the content of the abstract.
- Please indicate the relevant sub-theme in the subject and include the background purpose, methods and conclusions.
- All submissions will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee and will be notified upon acceptance.
- Please include all contact information (Name of the author, affiliation, email address, phone number).
- In case of multiple authors, please indicate the corresponding authors.
- Entrants may be academicians, students or researchers from the industry.
- If you are an MA or PhD student, please indicate this.
Timeline for abstracts submission: 15th October 2019
Please send your abstract to fashioncolloquiajaipur@archedu.org
2. Exhibit / Installation
Students, Educators Practitioners are invited to submit two or three dimensional, 2ft - 5ft, using natural fibers, yarns and textiles. A panel of experts will judge submitted entries, and the selected work will be curated and exhibited as part of the Fashion Colloquia 2020 Exhibition.
3. Fashion Design Competition
Sustainable Clothing for Responsible Future
Students & Practitioners are invited to submit one full ensemble (Menswear, Women's wear, Gender Neutral) inspired by one of the following categories:
1. Designs Inspired by Indian Drapes and Silhouettes
Made by textiles from natural fibers/fabrics sourced globally in the colours Jaipur Pink / Pantone Colour of the Year 2019: Living Coral OR Ecru / White.
2. Designed in Indigenous Textiles (Handloom & Handcrafted)
Global silhouettes made by internationally sourced Handloom & Handcrafted Textiles for fabrication.
3. Designs in Sustainable Materials/Processes for Emerging Trends
Colours, silhouettes & materials of individual choice.
SELECTED BEST DESIGNS WILL BE SHOWCASED FOR RAMP WALK
Guidelines for Submissions for Exhibit & Fashion Design Competition:
- Completed application form including 200-word concept note or description of the Exhibit/Installation/Ensemble.
- Best 3 photos of Exhibit/Installation/Ensemble depicting the design. JPEG images labelled with student name (medium resolution for initial entry; and on selection, high resolution).
- Mood board of concept images.
- All the files should be submitted via email. (PDF format).
- Entrants may be artists, designers, students and practitioners, over 18 years old, individually or in partnership or sponsored.
- Provide complete contact information (Name of the designer, affiliation, email address, phone number).
- Upon acceptance, the Participant will have to travel to Jaipur to display their exhibit/ installation during the colloquium. Participants will cover their travel cost.
- The selected Participants have full responsibility for the transportation of their contribution to and from Jaipur.
- Participants may be asked to send their designs to the institution by courier prior to the conference, for the curation of the exhibit.
- Selected Participants will not be charged the conference registration fees.
Timeline for entry submission: 15th November 2019
Please send concept note, description & pictures to fashioncolloquiajaipur@archedu.org
SELECTED ENTRIES WILL BE DISPLAYED AT JAIPUR LITERATURE FESTIVA