The Design-A-Bag (DAB) Online Competition has opened submissions for its 2026 edition.

Organised by Fashion Access since 2007, the annual event invites designers and design students worldwide to present innovative leather bag concepts.

The 2026 theme, New Uses/Functionalities, challenges entrants to create designs that balance practicality, ergonomics and style, with leather as the main material.

Finalists will be sponsored to attend Fashion Access 2026 in Hong Kong, held alongside APLF Leather and Materials+.

Each finalist will receive a cash prize and exposure through industry platforms, while the overall winner will be awarded a four-week design course at Arsutoria School in Milan.

The deadline for submissions is January 6, 2026.

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