Polaris Bank has partnered with Amtis Skills Place to identify, train and mentor young designers through the 2024 Amtis Fashion Competition.

In a statement on Tuesday, it was revealed that Amtis Skills Place founded in 2015 is a body dedicated to training youth Nigerians in contemporary vocational skills.

The 2024 Amtis Fashion Competition sponsored by Polaris Bank brought together emerging designers aged 18 to 35 to design garments inspired by vintage styles.

Teams included fashion designers, makeup artists, and models working collaboratively.

Participants were judged on creativity, craftsmanship, teamwork, and adherence to the vintage theme, celebrating classic fashion eras, while empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.

The competition culminated in an awards ceremony where three finalists emerged as winners. Wuraola Robert clinched the top prize of N500,000, while the second and third-place winners were awarded N300,000 and N200,000, respectively.

In an address to the participants delivered on behalf of Polaris Bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Lawal, said, “Polaris Bank ensures that you achieve your dreams in the right perspective, which is why we partnered with Amtis Vintage Fashion. We can assure you that there will be bigger things in the coming year: a more expanded event, more content, more giveaways, and greater empowerment for the business sector.”

The Managing Director of Amtis Skills Place, Omotunde Adebusola, commended Polaris Bank for its pivotal role in supporting entrepreneurship in the country, especially through the competition.

He added, “We are deeply grateful to Polaris Bank for believing in our vision to nurture young talents. Their partnership made this year’s event a resounding success, and we look forward to even greater collaborations in the future.”