Since the inception of the Vogue Innovation Prize, it has been remarkable to witness its growth into a thriving community of forward-thinking individuals and businesses. Year after year, it continues to shape the future, offering fashion entrepreneurs unparalleled access to education, mentorship, and leadership guidance from global pioneers.
Introducing the Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize 2025. An initiative born out of the Vogue Foundation’s ambition to drive change for good, the prize equips the next generation of entrepreneurial talent with best-in-class support—priming them for the world stage through industry insights, monetary support and access to a network of resources.
Applications are now open for the Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize 2025. Apply here.
In partnership with BMW, the prize encourages emerging fashion entrepreneurs to reimagine the future of fashion through bold ideas that seek to solve real-world problems— attracting applicants with interests across accessible design, eco-sustainability, digital fashion and more.
BMW is a pioneer in next-generation innovations and is constantly paving the way for a future that is uncompromisingly electric, digital and circular. Together, BMW and Vogue Singapore Foundation aim to drive the future by identifying and supporting fashion businesses that embody fresh thinking and innovation to solve real-world problems.
With a prize package that includes a S$20,000 cash award, a complimentary 4-night stay at Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo in Monaco, and much more, the Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize is seeking applications from global fashion or beauty entrepreneurs and businesses that have a footprint in Southeast Asia, and fall into one or more of the following categories:
- Businesses that champion sustainability and drive towards a circular economy
- Businesses that employ technology or innovations in new and novel ways
- Businesses that re-think current models, systems or products to better serve our society and planet
Since the inception of the Vogue Innovation Prize, it has been remarkable to witness its growth into a thriving community of forward-thinking individuals and businesses. Year after year, it continues to shape the future, offering fashion entrepreneurs unparalleled access to education, mentorship, and leadership guidance from global pioneers.
Natasha Damodaran, Publisher, Vogue Singapore
Natasha Damodaran, Publisher, Vogue Singapore
The Vogue Innovation Prize brings together and shines a light on some of the most talented, innovative and ambitious minds driving positive change for the industry. As leaders, we have a responsibility to support their endeavors, foster collaboration and champion growth.
Corey Moran, Head of Industry, Fashion and Luxury, Google
The Vogue Innovation Prize brings together and shines a light on some of the most talented, innovative and ambitious minds driving positive change for the industry. As leaders, we have a responsibility to support their endeavors, foster collaboration and champion growth.
Corey Moran, Head of Industry, Fashion and Luxury, Google
Innovation shapes the future of luxury fashion, from technology to sustainability and operating models. I’m excited to support entrepreneurs who push boundaries, and the Vogue Innovation Prize is the perfect platform to foster bold ideas and meaningful change.
Valeria Breda, Vice President Global Information Technology, Versace
Innovation shapes the future of luxury fashion, from technology to sustainability and operating models. I’m excited to support entrepreneurs who push boundaries, and the Vogue Innovation Prize is the perfect platform to foster bold ideas and meaningful change.
Valeria Breda, Vice President Global Information Technology, Versace
This year, the Vogue Singapore Foundation is partnered with Brinc, a global leader in venture acceleration with more than 260 companies in its portfolio. Currently operating over 15 programmes across seven countries, Brinc is focused on supporting start-ups in climate tech, food tech, blockchain, IoT, AI and Web3. Brinc will provide tailored support in fundraising, growth and commercialisation strategy to selected start-ups participating in the programme.
Shortlisted applicants are invited to participate in a comprehensive two-day virtual bootcamp featuring global, laureate speakers curated by Vogue Singapore to inspire and provide valuable insights. These global experts, hand-picked by Vogue Singapore, will lend their expertise from pillars such as digital innovation, creative direction, design, media, brand storytelling, marketing and more.
Following the bootcamp, 10 shortlisted businesses will be selected to progress to a three-week mentorship period, with tailored support provided by Brinc, and which will culminate in a pitch day that brings together leading investors across the industry.
Innovation embodies the new products, solutions and strategies needed to tackle some of our most pressing issues. I view innovation as the key driver of positive change, allowing us to rethink, reimagine and reshape the way we’ve approached challenges in the past.
Annie Lindmark, Program Director Innovation, H&M Foundation
Innovation embodies the new products, solutions and strategies needed to tackle some of our most pressing issues. I view innovation as the key driver of positive change, allowing us to rethink, reimagine and reshape the way we’ve approached challenges in the past.
Annie Lindmark, Program Director Innovation, H&M Foundation
Brinc is thrilled to partner with Vogue and BMW on the 2025 Innovation Prize, empowering startups to scale their impact. With a prize, media coverage, and tailored support in fundraising, growth and commercialisation, this is your chance to shape the future of fashion.
Manav Gupta, Founder & CEO, Brinc
Brinc is thrilled to partner with Vogue and BMW on the 2025 Innovation Prize, empowering startups to scale their impact. With a prize, media coverage, and tailored support in fundraising, growth and commercialisation, this is your chance to shape the future of fashion.
Manav Gupta, Founder & CEO, Brinc
I am passionate about fostering Innovation and mentoring the next generation of creative leaders. This platform allows me to share insights, support emerging talent, and help transform bold ideas into impactful businesses.
Natalie Lee, Vice President, Omnichannel and Client Development, Louis Vuitton
I am passionate about fostering Innovation and mentoring the next generation of creative leaders. This platform allows me to share insights, support emerging talent, and help transform bold ideas into impactful businesses.
Natalie Lee, Vice President, Omnichannel and Client Development, Louis Vuitton
Experts participating in the Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize include:
Alexis Bonhomme, Founder, Trinity Asia
Annie Lindmark, Program Director Innovation, H&M Foundation
Artaud Frenoy, Head of APAC, VEJA
Ashley McDonnell, Founder, Tech Powered Luxury & Ireland Fashion Week
Bettina von Schlippe, Publisher at Large, Vogue Singapore
Chet Lo, Founder, Chet Lo
Corey Moran, Head of Industry, Fashion and Luxury, Google
Cristina Ventura, General Partner and Chief Catalyst Officer, White Star Capital
Faith Robinson, Head of Content, Global Fashion Agenda Comment end
Lincoln Yeh, Head of Corporate Development, LFX Digital
Liz Bacelar, Global Head of AI & Advanced Analytics, Under Armour
Manav Gupta, CEO and Founder, Brinc
Nanette Wong, Vice President, Global Brand Marketing, Fenty Beauty and Fenty Fragrance
Natalie Lee, Vice President, Omnichannel and Client Development, Louis Vuitton
Nataliya Grimberg, Founder, Haute Future
Natasha Damodaran, Publisher, Vogue Singapore
Renzo Vitale, Creative Director Sound, BMW Group
Rose du Chatellier, Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, Conde Nast
Sandeep Seth, Chief Growth Officer and President, Tapestry International
Saurabh Bajpai, Partner and Managing Director, Turmeric Capital
Sonja Prokopec, Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean of Faculty, ESSEC Business School, Singapore
Ting Ting Zhang, CEO, Singapore Fashion Council
Valeria Breda, Vice President Global Information Technology, Versace
The Vogue Innovation Prize offers a remarkable and unique opportunity for entrepreneurs reimagining our creative ecosystem to thrive.
Cristina Ventura, General Partner and Chief Catalyst Officer, White Star Capital
The Vogue Innovation Prize offers a remarkable and unique opportunity for entrepreneurs reimagining our creative ecosystem to thrive.
Cristina Ventura, General Partner and Chief Catalyst Officer, White Star Capital
I believe at its core, innovation should aim to drive positive change. Whether it’s providing an entirely new approach to a problem, revolutionising a way of production or communication, improving the efficiency or impact of a process—innovation should inherently have an objective to drive positive change.
Ashley McDonnell, Founder, Tech Powered Luxury & Ireland Fashion Week
I believe at its core, innovation should aim to drive positive change. Whether it’s providing an entirely new approach to a problem, revolutionising a way of production or communication, improving the efficiency or impact of a process—innovation should inherently have an objective to drive positive change.
Ashley McDonnell, Founder, Tech Powered Luxury & Ireland Fashion Week
I am constantly inspired by the next generation of creative entrepreneurs. Being able to support and empower them is my passion, and I’m excited to help them turn their visionary ideas into reality.
Nanette Wong, Vice President, Global Brand Marketing, Fenty Beauty & Fenty Fragrance
I am constantly inspired by the next generation of creative entrepreneurs. Being able to support and empower them is my passion, and I’m excited to help them turn their visionary ideas into reality.
Nanette Wong, Vice President, Global Brand Marketing, Fenty Beauty & Fenty Fragrance
Through a pitch and selection process, three finalists will present their business plan and prototype to an international jury who will assess the use of innovation, product, design and execution, sustainability and the business and marketing plan to ensure scalability.
The winner of the Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize 2025 will receive:
- A S$20,000 cash prize
- Media support from Vogue Singapore
- 1-year complimentary membership at the Singapore Fashion Council
- Courtesy of VisitMonaco: A complimentary 4-night stay at Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo in Monaco and dinner at the 2-Michelin-starred restaurant Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac, alongside mentorship sessions and presentations hosted by Monegasque institutions such as MonacoTech
- First-hand feedback from global industry leaders and introductions to potential investors for funding
The Vogue Innovation Prize provides a fantastic opportunity for participants to partner with and leverage LFX Digital’s expertise in the global value chain to innovate a more sustainable future.
Lincoln Yeh, Head of Corporate Development, LFX Digital
The Vogue Innovation Prize provides a fantastic opportunity for participants to partner with and leverage LFX Digital’s expertise in the global value chain to innovate a more sustainable future.
Lincoln Yeh, Head of Corporate Development, LFX Digital
Creativity without innovation is nostalgia. The future belongs to those who push boundaries, challenge conventions and find new ways to bring ideas to life.
Nataliya Grimberg, Founder, Haute Future
Creativity without innovation is nostalgia. The future belongs to those who push boundaries, challenge conventions and find new ways to bring ideas to life.
Nataliya Grimberg, Founder, Haute Future
Apply for the Innovation Prize to showcase groundbreaking ideas, gain global recognition, and drive the future of innovation in style and sustainability.
Saurabh Bajpai, Partner and Managing Director, Tumeric Capital
Apply for the Innovation Prize to showcase groundbreaking ideas, gain global recognition, and drive the future of innovation in style and sustainability.
Saurabh Bajpai, Partner and Managing Director, Tumeric Capital
Applications close at 11.59pm on 13 April 2025
