FashWire Announces Finalists for its Live Pitch Competition at PROJECT Las Vegas

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE) – FashWire is proud to announce the top 7 finalists for its first ever FashPitch competition. FashWire’s 400+ fashion designers from 40+ countries have been invited to compete in front of some of the most influential executives in the fashion, lifestyle, and technology industries while competing for the chance to receive a grand prize of $ 10,000 to endorse the support their business.

Finalists will have the opportunity to share their stories, the inspiration behind their brands, how those unprecedented times have impacted their businesses and how they would use the money. In the interactive competition, viewers have the opportunity to vote on the result together with the high-ranking jury, which makes the final decision. The three winning scholarships include a 3rd place prize of $ 1,000, a 2nd place prize of $ 2,000, and a grand 1st place prize of $ 10,000.

“It is a great pleasure for me to announce the finalists of the FashWire FashPitch competition at PROJECT Las Vegas. The FashPitch competition focuses on what I’m passionate about and promotes new brands in women’s and men’s fashion that have their own perspective and passion for storytelling, ”said Kimberly Carney, CEO and Founder of FashWire. “It is vital that we fulfill FashWire’s philanthropic mission by helping our designers while living our entrepreneurial spirit. Having worked with some of the world’s most renowned fashion brands, I see the passion of these designers here. ”

“Fashion is an industry that demands everything that you have to give in a unique way. When I think back to the years I spent with the Fung Group, and now as the host of FashWire’s FashPitch competition at PROJECT Las Vegas, I’m excited to come full circle to the point where it all begins – these talented ones , tireless entrepreneurs with a vision and a history, ”said Deborah Weinswig, CEO and founder of Coresight Research. “From an attendees perspective, the opportunity to receive feedback from technology and fashion leaders, as well as the overall exposure they receive at PROJECT in Las Vegas, is a priceless addition to the prize money that winners can reinvest in growing brands and companies. ”

FashWire received applicants worldwide including Belgium, Colombia, Italy, Spain, the United States and more. Congratulations to our 7 finalists who showcase their brands live on the PROJECT stage in the Las Vegas Convention Center on August 10, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. PDT.

The 7 finalists (in alphabetical order) are:

1. Amsterdam heritage

2. CoFi leather

3. Finley shirts

4. Gladys Tyler

5. James Bark

6. Olivette

7. Valentina Rangoni

The 7 finalists will have the unique opportunity to pitch in front of recognized executives and influencers from the retail and technology industries, including Guia Golden, member of the FashWire Advisory Board; Hooman Hamzeh, CEO of DevelopingNow and development partner of FashWire; Leah Kyle, Omnidian Head of People and Culture and FashWire Advisory Board member; Mike Osorio, Tori Richard vice president of retail and marketing and a member of the FashWire Advisory Board; Peter Krauss, President and CEO of the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation; and Trish Davidson, fitness and wellness expert and stylist. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, will host the event.

“It is critical for the fashion industry to nurture and support the next generation of fashion designers and give them both the financial and mentoring support they need. FashWire’s FashPitch competition enables us to do both and brings designers to the PROJEKT stage and rewards them for their innovative and creative skills, ”explains Hooman Hamzeh, CEO of DevelopingNow and development partner of FashWire.

“Our FashPitch competition brings together the skills, connections and platforms of industry professionals who have a deep understanding of their businesses,” said Sebrie Springs, FashWire global head of community. “It is a great honor to be part of FashWire’s efforts to support these fashion designers in these uncertain times.”

The live event will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PDT with a cocktail reception at the Las Vegas Convention Center in PROJECT’s Education Hub in the Central Hall Concourse.

About FlashWire:

FashWire’s high-growth two-way discovery and shopping marketplace provides its portfolio of designers and brands with vital data on consumer buying behavior. Giving fashion designers valuable insights in real time through a seamless user experience makes FashWire the digital leader in global business intelligence for consumers. For consumers, FashWire creates a compelling interactive experience by combining immersive swipe voting and social integration to instantly influence the designer. Through its market-leading app and web experience, FashWire customers can purchase a curated selection of over 25,000 products from over 400 contemporary designers and brands in over 40 countries. The company has raised $ 3 million to date, recently introduced GlossWire to the multi-billion dollar beauty industry, and is backed by a number of private all-star investors in the beauty, fashion and technology sectors. For more information, visit FashWire at www.fashwire.com and download the FashWire mobile app from the App Store or Google Play Store.

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