The Mentoring Track Fashion, created in collaboration with the City of Antwerp, is designed to empower young creative talents by connecting them with seasoned industry experts for a year of tailored guidance, shared knowledge, and impactful networking.
FOR WHOM?
Our Mentoring Track caters to alumni of fashion and design academies in Antwerp and other cities in Flanders and to entrepreneurs across the fashion and design industry.
To be eligible you must have launched your own label or collection within the last five years, or prepare a launch in the near future. Your company must be based in Belgium.
You emphasize on a high-quality product with a distinctive creative vision and a sustainable business model. Preference is given to fashion profiles with a strong connection to Antwerp, as the track is supported by the City of Antwerp.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
MNT25 spans from February 2025 to January 2026, offering mentees the opportunity to refine their business knowledge and concept and build meaningful industry connections.
This program includes a package of sessions with your mentor, called regular duo sessions, extra master classes and networking events. Based on the input of the mentees during the kick-off day, the content will be tailored to the needs of the group.
At the end of the year we'll wrap the experience up with a celebration moment, where you can check in with your fellow mentees and their mentors, one last time.
Highlights of the program
We’ll map out your challenges, work on a growth strategy and connect you with your mentor.
When? Wednesday March 18, 2026
When? Two sessions will be organized throughout the year. Dates to be determined.
Your Mentoring Track includes three master classes. Dates to be determined.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The open call runs from October 15, 2025, to February 9, 2026. On February 12, 2026, the Pitch Day will take place, where shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to briefly present their project to a small jury of industry professionals. The selection will be based on motivation and portfolio.
- Applicants are therefore asked to include
- Motivation letter of no more than one A4 page, explaining why they wish to apply
- Portfolio or a link to a website where their talents and work can be discovered
HOW TO APPYLY
Submit your application between October 15, 2025, and Februari 9, 2026. To apply, click here
This program is guided by Anne Kurris and Eva Koninckx
Anne is an acclaimed designer and graphic artist, who founded the renowned children’s brand Anne Kurris and previously taught at the Fashion Department of Antwerp Royal Academy and Sint Lucas Antwerp.
Alongside her is Eva Koninckx, Fashion Coordinator at Flanders District of Creativity who brings expertise in fostering the growth of fashion brands.
Anne is an acclaimed designer and graphic artist, who founded the renowned children’s brand Anne Kurris and previously taught at the Fashion Department of Antwerp Royal Academy and Sint Lucas Antwerp.
Alongside her is Eva Koninckx, Fashion Coordinator at Flanders District of Creativity who brings expertise in fostering the growth of fashion brands.
