Announcing Fresh Take 2026 Winners
F&M’s inaugural writing contest
In August 2026, Fashion & Market announced its inaugural Fresh Take writing contest, in search of critical and creative voices to explore and analyse the Southeast Asian fashion ecosystem.
We are pleased to announce the winners:
1st Prize: Alifah Malik
2nd Prize: Nguyễn Hồng Ánh
3rd Prize: Lestari
Special Mention: Jennie Barck
Special Mention: Hui Ran Leong
Congratulations!
We would like to thank everyone who sent in their entries. Please read the winning essays at the links. We are certain you will enjoy them as much as we have.
Do look out for the next iteration of the Fresh Take writing contest in 2027! We will announce it on Instagram and here on fashionandmarket.net. Be sure to follow us, or sign up for our fortnightly newsletter to receive the announcement.
The views and opinions expressed in the essays are the authors’ own and do not necessarily reflect those of F&M.
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