ABOUT THE COMPETITION
The House of Savagery – Young Designer of the Year Competition 2025 is your chance to showcase bold creativity and push the boundaries of fashion. We’re calling on South Africa’s final-year fashion students to submit their most innovative garments and stand a chance to win big – and more importantly, to step into the spotlight as one of the country’s most daring young designers.
This competition is not just about prizes, it’s about unlocking opportunities. Selected designers will gain the chance to feature and sell their work on the House of Savagery e-commerce platform, joining our exclusive circle of visionary creators.
PRIZES
- 1st Place: R30 000
- 2nd Place: R15 000
- 3rd Place: R5 000
Winners will also gain recognition within South Africa’s fashion industry and may be invited to collaborate further with House of Savagery.
KEY DATES
- Entry Deadline: 30 November 2025
- Photoshoot & Judging: Dates to be confirmed with your institution
- Winners Announced: December 2025
COMPETITION DETAILS
We are looking for garments that embody the spirit of House of Savagery: bold, avant-garde, urban, and creative.
Your design should:
- Be original and created by you.
- Reflect timeless yet fearless style.
- Be crafted from high-quality fabric (preferably local).
- Be styled with shoes, accessories, and a finished look ready for professional photography.
- Demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship inside and out.
Who Can Enter: Final-year fashion students (certificates, diplomas, or degrees).
THE PROCESS
- 1. Enter the Competition via the official entry form.
- 2. Prepare Your Garment in line with the House of Savagery brand.
- 3. Professional Photoshoot – your styled model will be photographed under studio conditions to capture your work.
- 4. Judging – a panel of fashion experts will review submissions.
- 5. Winners Selected – prizes awarded, and selected designers offered the opportunity to join House of Savagery as featured creators on our online platform.
WHY ENTER
- Win up to R30 000 in cash prizes.
- Gain exposure and recognition in the South African fashion industry.
- Secure the opportunity to sell your work online through the House of Savagery platform.
- Position yourself as part of a bold, new movement redefining South African fashion.
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE YOUR MARK?
Submit the form below to enter the competition.