Tommy Hilfiger, announces the six finalists in the 2019 Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge. Now in its second year, the global program aims to support entrepreneurial start-up and scale-up businesses developing solutions that promote inclusive and positive change in fashion. The selection of finalists is a next step in the journey to identify and champion innovative opportunities that support the advancement of the industry. On February 13, 2020, the six finalists will visit Tommy Hilfigerās Campus of the Future in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to pitch their business concepts to a jury of internal and external business and sustainability leaders at the global Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge Final Event.
āIt is inspiring to see the second edition of the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge draw so many applicants working towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion landscape,ā said Tommy Hilfiger. āWe are committed to championing bright, innovative solutions to some of our industryās big challenges, and Iām looking forward to returning as a jury member to recognize this yearās entrepreneurs. Their shared optimism and commitment to a positive future should inspire us all in the impact we can make together.ā
Over a multi-step four-month process, over 420 applicants were narrowed down to six finalists who were invited to develop and refine their business plans with the support of a dedicated team of social entrepreneur experts at the Campus of the Future.
The jury will award ā¬150,000 between two winners to fund the advancement of their business proposals. The winners will also receive a year-long mentorship with Tommy Hilfigerās and INSEADās global experts, as well as a place in the INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Program (ISEP). An additional ā¬10,000 will be awarded to the finalist team who wins the āAudience Favorite Vote.ā