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Arab Fashion Council launches activities in region

DUBAI, April 27, 2015

An elite group of the fashion system pioneers has launched the Arab Fashion Council, which aims to promote Arab fashion designers in the international fashion market, and enhance the culture and system of the Arab fashion industry in the region.

The Arab Fashion Council has signed Cavaliere Mario Boselli to be its honorary president, said a statement.

Boselli is a prominent figures with a history of success and achievements in the fashion industry worldwide, and has handled several leading roles, it said.

The council is the largest non-profit fashion organisation in the Arab world representing the 22 Arab countries. It was established as an international non-governmental entity, including companies and Arab talents in the fashion industry.

Its main objective is to position the Arab world on the international fashion map, where the council’s strategy is to adopt and develop global standards, elevate the talents of Arab designers’ academic studies, and contribute to the development of culture by establishing an Arabic fashion system.

The UAE is the hub for its operations. The council’s highest management will consist of the board of directors and advisors who will manage and organise its activities, including the developments of strategic plans, selecting the honorary president of the council, symbolising prominent figures of  the Arab countries, and the fashion ambassadors to represent the board around the world, in addition to the associated members of fashion, talents, companies working in the fashion designing industry, and the board of deputies elected by the members to represent them in the council.

By partnering with selected group of professional organisations, the council will be able to promote a variety of professional business, educational seminars, workshops, courses, competitions and trips covering topics that include retail and fashion trends, global initiatives in the garment industry, distribution, international market and buyer relations, and understanding the business of fashion in the Arab market.

Among the most prominent global activities carried out by the council will be the setting of criteria for the designers to be part of the ‘Arab Fashion Week’ events, which will be held twice a year, representing all the Arab countries under one destination, in the presence of buyers and press from around the world.

Its logo has been designed to adopt two main colours - white and gold - symbolising transparency, peace, and the authenticity of the Arab culture. - TradeArabia News Service




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