How to apply

How to apply

How to apply

The Design Brief

It’s time to show us what you’re capable of. We’d like to see designs for five pieces that illustrate your concept for a full menswear collection.

Your response to the brief can incorporate sketches, fabric swatches, photographs or anything else you feel is necessary.

We’d also like you to include a mood board of one or two pages illustrating the research and inspiration for your collection.

Please submit your designs as a PDF document of no more than 10MB in size and ensure that each design occupies a single page.

Questions regarding the application process?


Key Dates

30th November 2022 – Designer collections launch

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be aged 18 or older

  • The programme is open to individuals or design duos only

  • MR PORTER FUTURES is a ready-to-wear programme. We are unable to accept applications for accessories, technical sportswear, couture or footwear collections.

  • MR PORTER FUTURES is intended as a platform for up-and-coming design talent rather than established brands. Due to this, we cannot accept applications from:

    • Owners of brands currently in contract with MR PORTER 
    • Owners of a registered or trademarked fashion business with an annual turnover of more than €10,000
  • Applications must be submitted in English and applicants must be able to participate in an English-language programme.

Judging Criteria

Applicants can expect to be judged on the following: 

  • Originality of ideas
  • Research and inspiration
  • Visual presentation of designs
  • Commercial potential and scalability
  • Overall vision
  • Alignment with MR PORTER brand values

Get an overview of MR PORTER FUTURES and meet the mentors who will guide chosen designers through the programme.