The Arab Fashion Council (AFC) has just launched the first-ever AFC Fashion Fund, aimed at supporting Arab talent in the global fashion industry. The biennial program is designed to help one ready-to-wear (RTW) designer scale their brand internationally, with a total value of USD 500,000 over a two-year period.
To be eligible, applicants must be RTW designers holding citizenship from any Arab League country. The chosen designer will also benefit from guidance by an advisory board made up of editors, investors, and fashion industry leaders. The winner will be announced later in 2025.
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The selected designer will receive:
- Direct cash funding
- A two-year tailored development program
- Participation in two consecutive seasons in AFC Paris and Dubai showrooms
- A capsule collaboration with a major global fashion brand
- Strategic mentorship from global fashion professionals
- Access to international buyers, press, and retailers
- Extensive regional and global media coverage
For more details or to submit an application, visit www.arabfashioncouncil.com/fashionfund.
Meanwhile, in more fashion news from the region: French fashion house Maison Margiela has launched its online store in the UAE — giving shoppers across the country easier access to its collections.
