As a part of its collaboration with Turkey’s leading fashion school Vakko Esmod Fashion Academy, world’s leading industrial thread manufacturer Coats has sponsored a design competition for second year students on the Fashion Design and Creation Diploma Program.

A total of 22 Vakko Esmod Fashion Academy students presented their ‘casualwear’ themed design projects, which included experienced fashion industry tutors alongside Coats representatives. The designs were rated on the basis of their fabric, pattern and sewing stages, giving the future fashion designers valuable experience of presenting their creations to the industry. The creators of the top three designs were presented with a sewing machine and professional drawing pens from Coats at the competition which took place in July.

Coats maintains close relationships with fashion schools through initiatives such as design competitions, sponsorships and innovation workshops in order to support the development of creative and successful talent which will shape the future of the sector.