NEXA CREATOR’S LAB
NEXA CREATOR’S LAB
Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI
ABOUT NEXA CREATOR’S LAB:
Lakmē Fashion Week, FDCI and NEXA have come together to launch an exclusive program wherein the artist community gets a chance to showcase their creative vision on the Official Merchandise of Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI, the merchandise for the upcoming season is a Mobile Bag. The aim is to give all artists an opportunity to create a unique print that will be printed on the Mobile Bag.
The final winner selections will be done by an exclusive Jury round by NEXA, FDCI and LFW with an esteemed artist.
The winner will be announced on FDCI and Lakmē Fashion Week social media handles.
THEME:
The Age of Tomorrow
Year 2075 envisions a world transformed by advanced technology, evolving human lifestyles, and significant environmental shifts. It delves into themes such as sustainable living, innovative design, and the interplay between humanity and progress, presenting a vision of the possibilities that lie ahead.
GENERAL INFORMATION & ELIGIBILITY:
It is a special initiative by NEXA to provide a platform for artists from across India to collaborate with the brand.
To qualify, all designer applicants must present credentials and designs under their individual name or the company name only.
The designer needs to submit an open file of the creative (.ai or .psd).
The collection submitted should be specially designed for this program. The winning print will be showcased on the Mobile Bag (official Merchandise).
It is mandatory for the designer to present a note on the print.
It is mandatory for the winning designer to submit the open file of the print to the LFW team.
The LFW team will execute the production of the print on the Official Merchandise.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Concept Originality & Design Innovation – how creative and unique is the theme/concept of the proposed print
Design Aesthetics — a balance of colors, patterns, prints, technology, innovation used in the proposed print.
Clarity of Vision — the level of clarity behind the concept
APPLICATION PROCESS:
All artists who wish to apply for the program should send their designs on nexa.creatorslab@gmail.com
GUIDANCE NOTES FOR SUBMISSION OF DESIGN:
The art submitted should be specially designed for the program.
Artists should submit their original work/concept and avoid any attempt towards plagiarism.
The winner will take full ownership that the print solely belongs to them.
Any kind of inspiration used in the art should be explicitly mentioned.
Design should be clear and of high quality.
GRATIFICATION:
The selected designer will win a gratification amount of Rs. 1,00,000 as a part of the association and the design will be printed on the Official Merchandise of Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI March’25 Edition.
Application Deadline : The last date for sending your application is 28th February, 2025
For further information, please contact:
A) CONTEST TERMS
The terms and conditions contained herein (hereinafter referred to as "Terms") apply to the NEXA Creator’s Lab contest (the “Contest”) conducted by Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) and Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL , ( “Organizers”) for NEXA, in connection with the Lakmē Fashion week in partnership with FDCI March’25 Edition ( the “Event”)
By entering the Contest, the participant (“Participant(s)”) agrees to be bound by these Contest Terms and the Contest Rules set out below.
The Organizers reserve the right to amend or cancel the whole or part of the Contest Rules, Prize and/or the Terms without notice. Any changes to the Terms, or cancellation of the Contest, will be posted on the Event website (www.lakmefashionweek.co.in). It is the responsibility of Participants to keep themselves informed as to any changes to these Terms.
In the event of any dispute regarding the Terms, the conduct or results of the Contest, selection of a Winner or any other matter relating to a Contest, the decision of the Organizers shall be final and not subject to challenge or appeal. No correspondence or discussion shall be entered into, comment issued, or reason given in respect of any decision made by the Organizers.
The organizers will have the right to change / tweak the final design, if required
The Organisers shall bear the cost of the print on the Official Merchandise
ELIGIBILTY FOR CONTEST PARTICIPANTS:
By entering the Contest, the Participant hereby warrants that all information submitted by the Participant on the email ID given by the organisers and the artist work is original and does not infiltrate any copyright in every respect. The Organizers reserve the right to verify any information contained in the Entry and/or the Participant’s eligibility to enter the Contest.
The Contest is only open to Indian nationals (passport holders) who are above the age of 18 years as on 1 st January 2025 and residing within the territorial limits of India during the Contest Period. Proof of age and/or identity, if requested, of the Participant (s), Winner, in the Entry must be submitted to the Organizers to confirm the eligibility of the Participant(s).
The Organizers reserve the right in their absolute discretion to disqualify any Participant if they have reasonable grounds to believe that such Participant has breached any of the Terms, any applicable law (including copyright law) or has otherwise infringed the intellectual property of any other person.
Each Participant acknowledges and agrees that any failure to comply with the Contest Rules and Terms could lead to the Organizers disqualifying such person, without the Organizers giving any reason for such disqualification or granting any opportunity for challenge.
In the event that a Winner is disqualified from the Contest for any reason, the Organizers will, unless otherwise stated in the Contest Terms, select an alternative Winner in the same manner as the original Winner and such selection will be subject to the Terms.
CONTEST ENTRIES
Entries shall be submitted on the email id provided by the organisers. By entering the Contest, the Participant agrees to be bound by the Contest Rules and these Contest Terms.
All Entries must be received latest by 28th February 2025. Entries received after this date will not be considered for the Contest and shall be deemed null and void without requirement of any further intimation by the Organizers.
Neither (i) the Organizers and/or its group companies nor (ii) NEXA Entities shall be responsible in the event that any Entry is not received or the Participant is unable to submit the Participant’s entry in the Contest due to any network problem, breakdown in machinery or any other technical error of any nature whatsoever. Any automated receipt confirmation does not constitute proof of actual receipt. For the avoidance of doubt, by submitting the Entry the Participant(s) is representing that the Entry or contents thereof are not confidential or comprise any sensitive personal information.
The Participant represents and warrants that the Entry being submitted by them shall be original and shall not infringe upon and/or contain any material that will infringe upon any third party rights including rights in intellectual property, and agrees to indemnify the Organizers and NEXA against any liability / claims whatsoever arising in respect thereof.
Participation in the Contest is purely voluntary. There is no requirement to make any purchase in order to enter the Contest or access the Event website/ Event handles for entering into the Contest.
Unless otherwise stated in the Contest Terms, only one Entry per person is permitted. In the event that the Organizers discover or has reasonable grounds to believe that the same person has made multiple Entries, such person and any Entries made by them shall be disqualified and, if such Participant has already been selected as a Winner, an alternative Winner will be selected by the Organizers.
The Organizers reserves the right to retain all Entries submitted to the Organizers whether or not selected as Winner(s) and accepts no responsibility for the return of any Entries.
GRATIFICATION /PRIZE
The Winner shall be awarded:
An opportunity to create a print for the Official Merchandise in consultation with NEXA and for Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI March’25 Edition.
A cash prize of 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh only) (Together the “Prize”)
Notwithstanding other provisions of these Contest Terms, the cash Prize shall be awarded to the Winner only insofar as and as long as not in contradiction with any applicable law. Further, all taxes relating to the cash Prize shall be borne by the Winner without any liability to the Organizers
LIABILITY
The Organizers and NEXA accept no responsibility for any damage, loss, injury (other than our liability for personal injury or death as a result of our negligence) or disappointment of any kind suffered by any Participant in entering the Contest, including as a result of any Participant winning or not winning the Prize.
The Participant(s) hereby agree that they shall hold the Organizers, NEXA, their respective affiliates, group companies, employees, officers, directors or any other person harmless from and against any injury/damage/harm/loss etc. suffered by them, in any manner whatsoever in connection with (i) any breach of these Contest Terms (ii) any conduct of such Participant or such Participant’s relatives or any person associated with such Participant, which results in any loss, damage, injury, harm, cost or expense to the Organizers and / or NEXA; (iii) participation in the Contest. The Participant waives all rights to file in person/ through any family member and/or other Participant any applications, criminal and/or civil proceedings in any courts or forum in India to claim any damages or relief.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND DATA PROTECTION
The Participant shall retain intellectual property rights over the Participant’s Entry, however, in consideration of the opportunity for participating in the Contest, the Participant if selected as a Winner, gives the Organisers (and any third party authorised by the Organizers) a royalty free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, publish and display the Entry on the Official Merchandise for promotional purposes
The Participant confirms that such Entry is original and that the Participant owns and have the right to license to the Organizers and NEXA the copyright and other intellectual property rights in the Entry for the purposes of the Contest.
The Participant agrees that the Organizers and/or NEXA and their designees and assigns may use the Participant’s name, voice, city / state of residence, photos, video or film clips, and / or other visual likeness for advertising and / or trade purposes and / or for any other purpose in any media format now or hereafter known without further compensation (financial or otherwise), permission or notification.
GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
The Courts of Mumbai shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with the Contest, or its subject matter, existence, negotiation, validity, termination or enforceability
B) CONTEST RULES
The rules of the Contest and the Prize for each Winner are as follows:
The Contest will be open in the period between 28th January till 28th February. (“Contest Period”).
Any person who wishes to participate in the Contest (“Participant”) shall agree with all the points mentioned in the Standard Terms.
The dates for the elimination round and final jury round will be conveyed to the Participants well in advance.
Under no circumstances will a Participant be allowed to drop out from the Contest after reaching the final jury round.
The Organizers reserve the right to set and amend the criteria used to judge Entries.
The Organizers reserve the right to select and declare the Winner in accordance with its applicable criteria and parameters and such decision shall be final and binding on the Participants and the Winner.
The Organizers shall bare the cost of production of the Official Merchandise