Step 2 - Selection
Submission of the prototype and printed dossier by 5 January 2026 at the latest
Only after receiving the pre-selection email should you send the prototype and printed dossier, which must include:
- Biographical information (print the PDF generated during Step 1)
- A prototype outfit from your collection submitted for the competition (complete outfit, including accessories, with a description of the styling)
- A printed book presenting the full collection of 7 outfits in detail (statement of intent, photographs of outfits worn and/or sketches, description of the desired runway presentation: music, atmosphere, type of model, hair, and makeup)
The prototype, worn by a model, and the printed dossier will be presented to the jury.
Results will be announced live on social media @villanoailles at the end of January 2026, then on the website villanoailles.com. The organisation will communicate the official results announcement date at the beginning of January 2026.
The 10 candidates selected for Step 3 will be contacted by the organisation no later than 30 January 2026.
Shipping and return conditions
The organisation will not cover any costs. Parcels requiring customs duties or additional postal charges will be refused. The organisation is not responsible for any damage or loss during return shipping.
Any incomplete submission that does not include postage for the return will neither be accepted nor returned. Only the methods described in the regulations will be accepted.
Send the dossier and prototype to:
villa Noailles – H41 MODE
47 Montée de Noailles
83400 Hyères
Return of the prototype and printed file
The return of prototypes and dossiers not selected will take place in February 2026.
You must either:
Provide prepaid postage with the destination address:
- Stamp (for addresses in France only)
- Courier slip with associated account number (Colissimo / Chronopost / UPS / DHL / FEDEX or any other courier that ensures return to the country of origin)
Or, pay for the return shipping:
Include a cheque for the return amount made out to Association Villa Noailles
Make a bank transfer for the exact return amount to Association Villa Noailles
IBAN: FR76 4255 9100 0008 0041 3879 136
BIC: CCOPFRPPXXX
Please specify the reference H41 MODE
In both cases, indicate whether the original packaging can be reused for the return. As this prototype is solely for the competition and has no commercial value, it is recommended to mark it “no commercial value” to avoid delays or customs fees.