
Creative contest

The creative contest where your idea becomes fabric
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Balli Be You was created to give space to the creative visions and experiments of our community. Whether you're a designer, student, artist, or simply a fabric enthusiast, we want to offer you the chance to imagine, design, and see your idea come to life: a fabric born from you, from your story.
Leave your mark on the next collection
Among all those who choose to take part, we will select the 12 most interesting designs. The selected projects will be developed within our Wool Mill and become the stars of a dedicated capsule collection. The final fabrics will be presented at Milano Unica, the most important international textile trade fair, in January 2026. The author of the top project will see their fabric turned into a real garment.

The theme
Celebrate the spirit of winter sports
For the first edition, the inspiration comes from the winter sports that will see Italy take center stage in 2026.
Interpret the soul of the Games with freedom and personal vision: the result can be realistic or abstract, figurative or conceptual. What matters is that it conveys an emotion or an interesting connection to the theme.
Who can participate?
No experience needed—just your most creative idea.
Balli Be You is open to anyone with a vision to express through fabric:
fashion or textile professionals, emerging or established creatives, art/fashion/design students, or simply passionate people. What counts here is your inspiration and unique perspective.
July 8
Opening of submissions
On the occasion of the summer edition of Milano Unica.
October 15
Submission deadline
No projects will be accepted after this date.
November 1
Announcement of selected projects
Participants will receive an email with the contest results.
January 2026
Capsule Collection Presentation
The selected fabrics will be showcased at the Milano Unica trade fair.
Where can your idea go?
The opportunities of
Balli Be You
From design to fabric
Our team will transform your design into a finished textile.
Capsule Collection
We will present your fabric at the international trade fair Milano Unica 2026.
A new finished garment
Your fabric will be turned into a real garment, permanently displayed at our historic Wool Mill.
Immersion in the textile world
You'll be hosted for a full day at the Wool Mill.
Dedicated storytelling
You'll have the chance to share your story, your project, and your creative journey.
A new challenge
You'll have the opportunity to test your talent alongside industry experts.
How to participate?
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Sign up starting July 8 via the form on the website (Balli Be You section).
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Send us your textile design in digital format (PDF, AI, PSD, JPG, PNG - high resolution).
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Add a brief description of the concept behind your design, and a short personal bio.
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Submit everything by October 15. Projects will be evaluated anonymously by an internal jury.
Ready to turn your idea into fabric?
Fill out the form and start designing your dream.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I participate even if I'm not in the industry?
What do I need to design?
Can I submit more than one design?
Is the contest free?
How does the selection process work?
What happens if my project is selected?
Who owns the rights to my design?
What happens if I don't meet the requirements?
What if I use a design that isn't mine?