1 Introduction

Love Me as I Am places love at the heart of design: acceptance, dignity, and care for both people and the planet. Fashion influences our daily lives, and design determines whose bodies are welcomed, whose stories are honoured, and how materials flow through the world.

This exhibition invites works that celebrate diversity, respect cultural heritage, and approach design with empathy. We embrace the use of traditional crafts and heritage techniques alongside forward-thinking, digital innovations. Whether through sustainable materials, bio-based fibres, or digitally generated designs, beauty is inclusive, and sustainability is real.

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We support approaches that connect human wellbeing with environmental stewardship: from adaptive design to non-toxic colouration, fair labour practices, and solutions that encourage repair, longevity, and the circular economy. We also welcome virtual fashion, AI-assisted design, and other technologies that reduce waste and promote sustainable innovation.

SUSFUTURE 2025 invites designers, artisans, technologists, and communities to submit works where care is embedded in form, where aesthetics and ethics reinforce each other, and where impact is tangible—socially, materially, and culturally. The brief is to design fashion that heals, includes, and endures—loving people as they are and the Earth as it is.

2 ORGANIZERS AND PARTNERS

| Organizers |

SUSFUTURE

Global Sustainable Fashion Week (GSFW)

World Textile University Alliance (WTUA)

BODYNews

Taiyuan University of Technology

Hsing Wu University

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| Academic Partners |

National Fashion League Hungary Association

College of Textile Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology

Shanghai International College of Fashion and Innovation, Donghua University

Technical Faculty "Mihajlo Pupin", University of Novi Sad​​

School of Design, University of Leeds

Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University

Faculty of Fine Arts, Srinakharinwirot University

Fashion Management of Business Administration Department, Takming University of Science and Technology

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| Special Sponsor |

Mei Qiang Guang Advertising Co., Ltd.

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| Academic Supporters |

Aalto University, Amirkabir University of Technology, Bahir Dar University, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology, Cambodian Garment Training Institute, Dalian Polytechnic University, Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles ENSAIT, FIJI National University, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Kulob Institute of Technology and Innovation Management, Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Moi University, National Textile University, Quanzhou Normal University, Qingdao University, Reutlingen University of Applied Sciences, Soochow University, Sudan University of Science and Technology, Suez Canal University, Tashkent Institute of Textile and Light Industry, The Royal University of Fine Arts, Tibet University, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, University of Edinburgh, University of Gezira, University of Westminster, Uzbek Research Institute of Natural Fibers, Wuhan Textile University, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xinjiang University, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Zhongyuan University of Technology.​​

3 IMPORTANT DATE & LOCATION 

| Date |

• Application deadline: 16 Nov 2025​

• Notification of acceptance: 25 Nov 2025​

• Exhibition period: Dec 2025

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| Location |

• Physical Exhibition: New Taipei, Taiyuan

• Online Exhibition: The selected excellent artworks will be showcased online.

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Note: This exhibition will be held at different venues, with artworks displayed according to the specific conditions of each location and the characteristics of the works.

4 ELIGIBILITY

Open to individuals and teams worldwide, including both professional and student categories.

| Professional category |

Artists, designers, practitioners, educators, and other professionals in the field with experience and expertise.

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| Student category | 

Students currently enrolled in an associate degree program or higher ( (valid proof of enrolment required).

5  THEMES & CATEGORIES

| Themes |

Inclusive & Adaptive Design

Cultural Identity & Heritage Care

Materials of Care

Community & Fair Work

Digital Inclusion

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| Categories |
Apparel / Footwear / Accessories / Textiles & Materials / Beauty & Makeup (Hair) / Fashion Art / Mixed Media / Digitally Generated Artworks / etc.

6 WHAT TO SUBMIT

• ONE artwork per applicant (a representative look if part of a series).

• Images: 1–3 JPGs per artwork (≥1 overall + up to 2 details).

• Registration Form [Click here to download]

• Profile Picture: high-resolution portrait of the applicant.

• A Photo of Student ID (for student category).

Note. The exhibition is presented via images; no physical objects will be collected.

7 IMAGE REQUIREMENTS

| Format & Size |

JPG, 300 dpi (300 ppi for print); 

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| Quality |

Even lighting, no collage/watermark/border/text overlay.

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| File Naming |

• Artwork images: Surname_WorkTitle_01.jpg（followed by _02, _03）
  Example: Lee_OceanWeave_01.jpg

• Portrait: Surname_Profile.jpg

• Student ID (if applicable): Surname_ID.jpg

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| Copyright & Usage |
The creator must hold the copyright for the images and authorise the organiser to use these images for the exhibition and publicity, with credit given and without additional payment. By applying for participation, applicants confirm they hold the copyright of their submitted images and agree to grant the organisers permission to use them free of charge for exhibition and any subsequent promotional and publicity purposes. Applicants must ensure they have all necessary rights and permissions for the submitted artwork, including any third-party content, and that the use of the images complies with relevant legal standards.

8 SUBMISSION PROCESS

| Prepare Files |
Registration Form / Artwork Images / Profile / Student ID (if any)

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| Email |
Send all the files to exhibition@susfuture.org.
Subject: SUSFUTURE2025_Surname_WorkTitle

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| Confirmation |
Submission is complete upon receiving a confirmation email.

9 FEES & PAYMEN 

After your work has been selected through the review process, you will be notified with the payment details and instructions to confirm your participation.

The fee structure is as follows:

• Professional category: USD 20

• Student category: USD 15

10 JUROR & AWARDS

All selected participants will receive an exhibition certificate. In addition, both Professional and Student categories will have 10 awards each, with electronic certificates for the winners.

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| Awards include |

• Professional Category:

  • Best Sustainable Design

  • Innovative Material Sustainability

  • Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability

  • Future Trends in Sustainable Design

  • Creative Design Excellence

  • Artistic Style Achievement

  • Ethical Innovation

  • Design Technology Advancement

  • Cultural Heritage Integration

  • Community Impact through Design

• Student Category:

  • Emerging Talent in Sustainable Design

  • Next Generation Design Innovator

  • Rising Star in Sustainable Design

  • Junior Sustainable Design Excellence

  • Youthful Visionary in Design

  • Newcomer Sustainable Design Pioneer

  • Junior Eco-Fashion Trailblazer

  • Up-and-Coming Sustainable Design Luminary

  • Youthful Sustainable Design Maverick

  • Junior Sustainability Design Champion

| Additional Benefits |

• Media Coverage and Exposure:
  All selected participants will be featured on BODY (https://bodynews.com.tw/) and related media outlets, with interviews and detailed coverage in both Chinese and international media. Additionally, SUSFUTURE's website, Instagram, and LinkedIn will also showcase the exhibition and its participants.

• Digital Catalogue:
  All applicants will receive a digital version of the exhibition catalogue, showcasing the works and participant information in line with sustainability practices. This digital catalogue will serve as the official publication for the event. Physical copies will not be provided.

11 TERMS & CONDITIONS

| Submission Guidelines |

1. Submission is open to individuals of all nationalities, ages, genders, ethnicities, and religions.

2. The applicant(s) must confirm that they hold all intellectual property rights (including moral rights) to their submitted works and have the full legal right to submit the work for exhibition purposes.

3. All artworks must be submitted digitally in compliance with the submission requirements.

4. Application for artwork submission in the exhibition requires payment of an application fee.

5. No refunds will be issued after payment of the application fee.

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| Content Guidelines |

1. Submissions that violate applicable laws, regulations, or infringe upon third-party rights (including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, and privacy rights) will not be accepted.

2. The selection of artworks will be based on the evaluation criteria set by the organizers and the jury, including size, theme, and technical specifications. All decisions made by the organizers and jury regarding placement and exhibition are final and not subject to appeal.

3. The organizers will not provide feedback or critique on the evaluation results of any artworks.

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| Copyright and Usage |

1. Applicants grant the organizers the right to use submitted images, videos, and textual information in promotional materials, publications, websites, and media outlets related to the exhibition, both during and after the event.

2. Applicants must certify that they hold the copyright for all submitted works and any related materials (including images, text, etc.) and that they have the legal right to grant these usage rights.

3. Applicants certify that all submitted works are original, do not infringe upon any existing copyrights, and that they have obtained all necessary rights, including model releases for any images featuring individuals.

4. The exhibition organizers and management shall not be held liable for any legal disputes related to copyright, intellectual property, or any other legal matters concerning the exhibited works. Applicants agree to indemnify and hold harmless the organizers against any legal claims.

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The event organizers and curatorial team hold the final interpretation of these terms and conditions. In case of any discrepancies between versions, the English version shall prevail. Participants are strongly advised to review the English version for accuracy and completeness.