Bilbao International Art & Fashion (BIAAF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging fashion designers worldwide. Based in Bilbao, Spain—a UNESCO City of Design and home to one of the Guggenheim Museums—its main activity is a biannual international fashion design competition, which brings together young talent from around the globe.
The last edition of the competition gathered:
- 1,402 participants
- 90 countries represented
- 36 international professionals involved in the jury
- Awards: €10,000 per category (Best Garment Design and Best Accessory Design)
Registration for the upcoming edition of BIAAF is now open until December 15, 2025, and we would love for design students to take part. Deadline for physical submissions for the first jury session: March 13, 2026. Finalists will be announced at the end of March, with remaining pieces due before the final gala in June 2026
This edition is a unique opportunity for students to gain international visibility, mentorship, and professional exposure, beyond the prizes themselves. All key information, including the registration form, rules, calendar, and deadlines, can be accessed here.
C O N T A C T
E: bilbaoartandfashion@gmail.com