The CLASH House is an international programme dedicated to performative fashion and its intersections with the performing arts, organised as part of the FASHIONCLASH Festival 2026 in Maastricht (Netherlands).
The call for applications is open until 1 May 2026.
Why?
This call represents an opportunity to:
- explore new presentation formats and develop a performative fashion project that goes beyond the traditional catwalk, focusing on the body, movement and the stage.
- benefit from professional artistic support: take part in a bootcamp and a coaching programme led by experts in the performing arts and contemporary fashion.
- gain international visibility: present your work as part of the FASHIONCLASH Festival, an event renowned for its innovative and international programme.
- join a committed European network: meet other designers, curators, programmers and institutions with an interest in experimental, sustainable and interdisciplinary practices.
- showcase a unique artistic approach: position your project within a non-commercial context conducive to research, experimentation and the development of new fashion narratives.
- be eligible for a cash prize: a professional jury will award a prize of €2,500 to one of the selected projects.
Who is it for?
- Fashion and accessory designers
- Creators exploring fashion as performance, storytelling or an immersive experience
- Artistic, experimental and interdisciplinary approaches
Nationality is not a selection criterion.
The programme
- Selection via a Bootcamp
- Artistic coaching programme (performance, dramaturgy, staging)
- Public presentation during the FASHIONCLASH Festival
- A prize of €2,500 awarded by a professional jury to one of the selected projects