Fashion Design Council of India

For over 10 years the Fashion Design Council of India has tirelessly worked with all the key stakeholders of the fashion industry towards a shared vision of promoting Indian fashion design globally and encouraging development in keeping with the dynamic market forces, true its agenda of focusing on the Business of Fashion.

Expansion and awareness of the Indian fashion industry has leapt multifold in the last ten to fifteen years, as have the opportunities for designers, models, choreographers, hair and make-up stylists and all others that are associated with the industry. Not only does FDCI provide the industry members with opportunities to showcase their talent, it provides strategic insights, coherent guidance and support for these members to explore these opportunities to the best of their potential.

FDCI recognizes the potential of Indian fashion designers and through its 4 platforms, Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn Winter and Spring Summer showcases, the HDIL India Couture Week and the soon-to-be-launched India Men’s Fashion Week, the FDCI engages, directly or indirectly, with people from all walks of life – from kaarigars in small villages to super models, celebrities and pan-global audiences.

FDCI’s strengths lie with its 200+ members and its corporate partners, who have all provided unstinting support in all of FDCI’s endeavors, having perceived the true value-add that India’s apex fashion council brings to the Indian fashion industry.

The FDCI offers a cohesive platform for designers. It creates an interface between its members and related government bodies, retailers and manufacturers thereby making the supply chain a smoother process. The Council conceptualizes market trends and coordinates with manufacturers and retailers for the development of the industry.

It aims to pursue the issue to accord industry status to the fashion business, liase with financial institutions and educate them on the credit worthiness of its members. It will also look towards building investment schemes to support and finance its members.

FDCI aims at educating its members on all facets that make up this growing industry through workshops and seminars on design and market related issues, merchandising etc. The Council conducts studies on market trends, consumer buying cycles etc and shares this information with its members.

Finally, the time has come to fast forward our efforts in ensuring that Indian fashion creates a global imprint. FDCI is making earnest endeavors so that Indian fashion labels become as chic as other global brands. With the wholehearted support of our members, patrons and well-wishers, including the national and international media, FDCI is confident of achieving its goals.