Stitch Factor Competition
Stitch Factor Competition

About stitch Factor

Fashion. Creativity. Competition.


The Stitch Factor Fashion Competition is a premier runway competition designed to spotlight emerging and established designers who specialize in crochet, knitwear, and fiber based fashion innovation.

Our mission is to create a platform where artistry, craftsmanship, and bold storytelling collide ,giving designers the opportunity to showcase their talent, challenge their creativity, and compete for recognition, cash prizes, and exposure.

This is more than a fashion show. It’s a movement celebrating the future of textile fashion.

Season 1 highlights

    season 1 winner . Ariane Garcia

    Event Details

    Location: Atlanta, Ga


    When: March 2027


    Where: Announcement coming soon

    Now Accepting submissions for season two

    2027 designer ApplicaNTS

    Submissions open May 29-June 26, 2026

    Think you have what it takes to compete?


    We are officially accepting submissions for the 2027  Stitch Factor Fashion Competition

    To apply, designers must submit:

    Three original designs for judging consideration

    • Designs should reflect your creativity, technical skill, and unique point of view
    • Designs submitted must be ones own work and not made from a pattern (ie. a whole garment made from a pattern or Youtube tutorial.)
    • Please  note: submitted looks are for judging purposes only and are not to be the final garments  presented on the runway during the competition


    Selection & Registration

    If You're Selected..

    Designers chosen to compete will receive an official invitation to join the  2027 competition 


    Selected designers are responsible for a $600 registration fee, which helps cover production costs and secures your place in the competition. The registration fee is non refundable .


    To make participation more accessible, the fee may be paid through installments over time. 


    FIRST PAYMENT OF $200 DUE JULY 10TH


    Registration includes:

    • Designer competition placement
    • Runway production 
    • Access to event photos/video
    • opportunity to compete for prizes and recognition 



    Ready to take the next step?

    APPLY HERE

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    Meet the Artistic director/ founder

    Thomas Gregory Hamilton is the visionary founder and creative force behind the Stitch Factor Fashion Competition and the luxury crochet fashion house Gregory Stitch. An Atlanta-based designer, artist, and entrepreneur, Thomas is known for pushing the boundaries of crochet and knitwear transforming yarn into bold, high-fashion couture that challenges expectations and celebrates innovation. Mr Hamilton has been published in countless magazines internationally and has been awarded for his crochet work. He has received high praise from Carla Hall( Top Chef), Nigel Barker( Americas Next Top Model), and Anthony Elle ( Project Runway).


    With a passion for artistry, storytelling, and elevating fiber arts on a global stage, Thomas created Stitch Factor to spotlight emerging designers and prove that crochet and knitwear belong in the world of high fashion. Through his visionary leadership, Stitch Factor has become more than a competition. It is a movement inspiring creativity, craftsmanship, and fearless design.

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