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challENgE

Design the

Future of Space Wear

What will people wear when Mars celebrates 10 years of life beyond Earth?

Imagine a Martian community celebrating a decade on the Red Planet. From a parade of space vehicle floats to a couture gala and a Mars Worlds Fair, the occasion calls for designs that are both functional and extraordinary. The Mars International Functional Space Wear Challenge invites participants to explore the intersection of fashion, science, art, and technology to create wearable designs for life and celebration on Mars.

CHALLENGE HIGHLIGHTS

Rethink

Space Wear

Combine Creativity

& Function

Explore Real-World Needs

Share Your

Ideas

WHAT WILL YOU DESIGN?

Design a wearable look inspired by one of the Martian anniversary celebrations, considering how clothing can support human needs while expressing creativity and individuality.

Fashion Meets Function:

Combine style, practicality, and the needs of life on Mars.

Creative

Reuse:

Reimagine everyday discarded items and explore sustainable materials.

Traditional Meets Technology:

Experiment with techniques such as embroidery, weaving, knitting, 3D printing, and laser cutting

Life Beyond

Earth:

Consider how the Martian environment and life in a space habitat influence design

Personal

Expression:

Explore how fashion can support identity and social and emotional well-being

01.

Research & Design

Explore space wear, Martian living conditions, fashion history, and human needs. Develop your concept through research, experimentation, and the design process.

02.

Create Your Design

Construct a physical wearable design inspired by one of the Martian anniversary events. Designs do not need to be fully space-ready, but your process should consider the realities of life on Mars.

03.

Submit Your Project

Online submission is required and must include four photographs of your design, written documentation of your research and design process, a works-cited page, and the completed project display template. A video explaining your process, up to five minutes, is optional.

04.

(Optional)

Display Your Design

Bring your wearable design to Mars New Year for in-person judging and additional award opportunities. Participants displaying their work must attend a brief judging interview on Friday, June 11, and should plan to participate in the festival's evening fashion segment.

How It Works

Full Requirements Coming Nov. 1, 2026

Who Can Participate

Participants may work individually or in teams.

Current Categories Include:

6 –8

Grades

9 –12

Grades

Post

Secondary

Graduate & Professional

Family

Categories may change depending on participation.

Teams are placed in the category corresponding to the oldest team member.

Space Wear

Educational Series

Mars Space Wear Challenge Committee is planning a series of educational webinars and in-person visits covering fashion design, materials, space environments, and the evolution of space wear. These activities will help teams better understand the challenges of living and working in space and inspire ideas for their designs.

Events will be announced on the Mars New Year website and shared with registered teams. Each event will require separate registration. Whenever possible, sessions will be recorded and made available for teams to review.

Details will be announced on the website and sent to all registered teams as they are scheduled.