The 9th edition of the Bilbao International Art & Fashion (BIAAF) contest continues to prove itself to be an event of great impact on the global fashion industry, attracting young talents from the best design schools in the world.

In this latest edition, 30% of the contestants come from the most prestigious educational institutions in fashion design and creativity. Among the participants are leading US schools such as Parsons School of Design and Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), as well as other world-renowned schools such as the London College of Fashion and the Royal College of Art in the UK.

Although the competition has achieved global representation with contestants from all five continents, Europe maintains its leadership with 73% of the total number of participants. Asia, on the other hand, contributes significantly with 15%, demonstrating the talent in fashion design in this region.

The diversity of the participants not only enriches the event, but also underlines the international relevance of BIAAF. Students from renowned schools such as ESMOD in France, Polimoda in Italy and the Swedish School of Textiles in Sweden, along with other prestigious institutions such as Bunka Fashion College in Japan and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in India, compete and showcase their creative projects.

In addition, the competition is notable for its inclusion of emerging and long-established institutions that bring a rich variety of perspectives and styles, such as the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp in Belgium and the Istituto Europeo di Design in Italy.

Ultimately, the BIAAF fashion competition consolidates itself as a pivotal event in the fashion industry, offering an exceptional platform for emerging designers to showcase their talent on a global level from Bilbao, a Unesco creative city. With a diverse and high quality participation, BIAAF continues to raise the standard and profile of international fashion competitions, establishing itself as a benchmark for innovation and creativity in the global fashion landscape.