June 29, 2011
Cool vs. Cruel 2011 Contest
Improve on a designer’s garment by making it fur-free!
The Art Institutes
Cool vs. Cruel challenges students of The Art Institutes to reinterpret and improve a runway look that uses animal fur by creatively replacing it with cruelty-free alternatives.
This year, the competition challenges students to improve on an inhumane design by Fendi, Alexander McQueen, Gucci, or Oscar de la Renta.
Students should use key elements from one of these four runway designs as inspiration for an original animal-friendly creation.
The judges are looking for imaginative and resourceful interpretations of each design, so please be careful not to merely recreate one of the garments.
See the 2011 contest rules, deadlines, and entry forms. Finalists will be judged by professionals in the fashion industry.
Looking for inspiration? Looking to network with other Cool vs. Cruel contest entrants? Join The HSUS Fur-Free Campaign Facebook page for the latest updates and happenings.
Visit the Art Institute's competition page and view last year's winners.
Previous Years' Contests
2010 Winning Students Announced
2009 Cool vs. Cruel Awards Feature Styles and Smiles
2008 Cool vs. Cruel 2008 Awards Sparkle With a Constellation of Talent
2007 Cool vs. Cruel 2007
2006 Cool vs. Cruel 2006 Awards Dazzle
2005 And the Winner Is...The Animals!
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