The Link competition inaugurates the season 2019 involving over one hundred European schools of creativity, in the aim to intercept the most talented students of style and design and put them in direct contact with fashion brands. Organized and promoted by MarediModa, The Link, is fully recognized as a virtuous system dedicated to students to promote and enhance their creativity.

Thanks to The Link contest many young people have been given the possibility to design their own collection or work in style depts. of leading international fashion brands. Starting from last year The Link has opened up to the world of athleisure in addition to the usual beachwear and underwear categories this in accordance with the extraordinary contamination and crossover of the three areas. What is designed for a beachwear or bodywear collection can fit perfectly a sportswear collection and vice versa. Style and performance are dominant.

In short: more than one hundred European schools involved, two steps of selection, only nine finalists (three for each category: beachwear, underwear and athleisure) who will experience an unforgettable event in Cannes. A show space at the exhibition for their mini collections, an exceptional visibility and a thrilling fashion show after the usual vote of the public and the technical jury.

All the finalists are given a great opportunity: a runway show on the occasion of Maredamare trade show, one of the important events in the world dedicated to beachwear. Winners will receive a cash prize and an internship in a leading fashion brand.