UGG® CULTURE CHANGEMAKER PRIZE initiatives FINALIST ABOUT THE INITIATIVE The Fashion Council Germany and the Californian lifestyle brand UGG® award the UGG CULTURE CHANGEMAKER PRIZE. The best concept, selected by a jury of leading industry experts, receives a prize money of EUR 40,000. ALL INFORMATION Eddie Shanahan über Irlands Mode zwischen Tradition, Handwerk und Innovation Two days, countless new impressions: The Press Days in Berlin Scottish tradition meets Berlin avant-garde: Esther Perbandt wins the ABERFELDY Design Contest These are the participants of FASHION X CRAFT 2026/27! Laura Weir: "No matter which country you’re in, fashion will always have the challenge of being taken seriously"

Home Fashion Council Germany e. V. is the patron to strengthen the German fashion and design landscape for a visionary, technological and sustainable future in a global market. BERLIN FASHION WEEK The AW27 edition of Berlin Fashion Week will take place from January 29th to February 1st, 2027. BERLIN FASHION X INTERNATIONAL Internationalization project for the US and Asian markets. FASHION X CRAFT Together with The King's Foundation, we support young talent. Graduates from Germany and the UK could apply for the new edition until August 28th. RAUM.Berlin The new presentation format for Berlin Fashion Week. Over four days, twelve selected designers will showcase their collections in individually designed spaces. 'METAMORPHOSIS - dialogues about change' powered by eBay In the talk format, experts from the fashion industry have their say to discuss the various facets and the necessary changes. STATUS OF EUROPEAN FASHION The results of the Europe-wide study were presented during the EFA conference in Brussels. TEN YEARS FCG BOOKLET Ten years of Fashion Council Germany – and an entire book that unites milestones, members and moments that have shaped our journey. STUDIO2RETAIL For Berlin Fashion Week, numerous designers opened their studios. Interview Eddie Shanahan über Irlands Mode zwischen Tradition, Handwerk und Innovation read more News Two days, countless new impressions: The Press Days in Berlin read more News Scottish tradition meets Berlin avant-garde: Esther Perbandt wins the ABERFELDY Design Contest read more interview Laura Weir: "No matter which country you’re in, fashion will always have the challenge of being taken seriously" read more News These are the participants of FASHION X CRAFT 2026/27! read more interview Janek Feldmann of WRSTBHVR: "A brand has to survive a hype first." read more interview Minerva Alonso: "Gran Canaria should become the leading hub for European and American swimwear" read more News FASHION X CRAFT enters its fifth round – and will be international for the first time. read more Stories All stories Find out more about the work of the Fashion Council Germany directly in the articles. Here are a few highlights.

Home BERLIN FASHION WEEK The SS27 edition of Berlin Fashion Week will take place from July 2nd to 5th, 2026. STUDY "STATUS OF GERMAN FASHION" All Stories Eddie Shanahan über Irlands Mode zwischen Tradition, Handwerk und Innovation Two days, countless new impressions: The Press Days in Berlin Scottish tradition meets Berlin avant-garde: Esther Perbandt wins the ABERFELDY Design Contest These are the participants of FASHION X CRAFT 2026/27! Laura Weir: "No matter which country you’re in, fashion will always have the challenge of being taken seriously" STUDY "STATUS OF GERMAN FASHION" Ten years of Fashion Council Germany – and an entire book that unites milestones, members and moments that have shaped our journey. RAUM.Berlin The new presentation format for Berlin Fashion Week. Over four days, twelve selected designers will showcase their collections in individually designed spaces. 'METAMORPHOSIS - dialogues about change' powered by eBay In the talk format, experts from the fashion industry have their say to discuss the various facets and the necessary changes. STATUS OF EUROPEAN FASHION The results of the Europe-wide study were presented during the EFA conference in Brussels. FASHION X CRAFT Together with eBay Germany and The King's Foundation, we support young talent. STUDIO2RETAIL For Berlin Fashion Week, numerous designers opened their studios. Stories All stories Find out more about the work of the Fashion Council Germany directly in the articles. Here are a few highlights. Interview Eddie Shanahan über Irlands Mode zwischen Tradition, Handwerk und Innovation Read More News Two days, countless new impressions: The Press Days in Berlin Read More News Scottish tradition meets Berlin avant-garde: Esther Perbandt wins the ABERFELDY Design Contest Read More interview Laura Weir: "No matter which country you’re in, fashion will always have the challenge of being taken seriously" Read More News These are the participants of FASHION X CRAFT 2026/27! Read More interview Janek Feldmann of WRSTBHVR: "A brand has to survive a hype first." Read More interview Minerva Alonso: "Gran Canaria should become the leading hub for European and American swimwear" Read More News FASHION X CRAFT enters its fifth round – and will be international for the first time. Read More Fashion Council Germany e. V. is the patron to strengthen the German fashion and design landscape for a visionary, technological & sustainable future in a global market.

FCG/VOGUE FASHION FUND ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP Since July 2023, the online marketplace eBay Germany has been an official partner of the Fashion Council Germany. The two organizations have since joined forces and support each other in their strategic, creative, and industry-related processes. As the leading authority for the German fashion industry, the FCG (Fashion Club of Germany) has made it its mission to support fashion companies in Germany in their growth and to promote them, particularly with regard to sustainability. eBay, as one of Germany's largest online marketplaces, also plays a key role in offering retailers and individuals a trustworthy platform for the circular economy. With this partnership, eBay is sending a clear signal to be increasingly perceived as an enabler of the industry. EBAY X FCG Since the start of the collaboration, several joint projects and initiatives have been successfully implemented. These include a joint trip to Scotland for the Fashion Future Conference, as well as participation in the student project Generation Future. Networking was a key focus at joint fireside dinners in cities such as Heidelberg, Hamburg, and Munich. Together, they also produced the "Study on the Status of German Fashion 2024," focusing on circularity and sustainability. During Berlin Fashion Week, eBay also supports the talk format "METAMORPHOSIS - dialogues about change" and the presentation format RAUM.Berlin. The FCG also supports the eBay Circular Fashion Fund with announcements, communication, implementation, and activation of the award. The promotion of young talent is also supported through the FASHION X CRAFT funding project. ABOUT EBAY eBay Inc. is a leading global e-commerce company, connecting millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets worldwide, creating economic opportunities for individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses and organizations of all sizes. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most dynamic marketplaces, offering a unique selection of goods and services. In 2023, eBay facilitated more than $73 billion in trade through its platform. PROJECTS Get an overview of the projects that eBay actively promotes and supports. METAMORPHOSIS - dialogues about change The talk format takes place as part of Berlin Fashion Week. International and national experts from the fields of circular economy and the fashion industry exchange views on the various facets and necessary changes in the sector. SPACE.Berlin RAUM.Berlin is the new presentation format for Berlin Fashion Week. Selected designers showcase their collections in individually designed spaces. Each presentation is a statement, each label brings its own unique vision. EBAY CIRCULAR FASHION FUND The Circular Fashion Fund aims to bring new technologies and services to the market that not only have the potential to change the fashion industry in a sustainable way, but also make a real contribution to promoting the circular economy. FIRESIDECHATS With the networking event FIRESIDECHATS, the Fashion Council Germany brings together decision-makers from the German fashion industry. Including: fashion brands, designers, editors, political decision-makers, etc. GENERATION ZUKUNFT Fashion Council Germany and The PVH Foundation are joining forces for the new education program “Generation Zukunft” to educate German students about the fashion industry FASHION ZUKUNFT Bringing different generations together to promote a sustainable fashion industry - is the goal of our Fashion Future conference in partnership with The King's Foundation. TIMELINE Learn more about the latest projects, developments, and information about the partnership. Last chance: Apply now for the eBay Circular Fashion Fund Read More FASHION FUTURE Conference in Scotland: Young people discuss the future of fashion F ... Read More Now available as a podcast: METAMORPHOSIS - dialogues about change Read More New format RAUM.Berlin makes a successful Berlin Fashion Week debut Read More Support programme FASHION x CRAFT with residency in England Read More Generation Future continues to grow - now with interactive hubs in three cities Read More Jetzt online: Die Talks der dritten METAMORPHOSIS-Ausgabe im Rahmen der Berlin Fashion Week Read More RECAP DAY III with AVENIR | PLNGNS | ROUGH. Read More Mehr laden

LINE-UP RELEASE COMING SOON RAUM.Berlin OUR PARTNERS 16 collections on the 16th floor: That was the third edition of RAUM.Berlin. FIND OUT MORE More space for exciting concepts: 16 brands present their collections at RAUM.Berlin FIND OUT MORE Apply now: RAUM.Berlin enters its third round FIND OUT MORE Beyond the catwalk – Twelve brands present their collections at RAUM.Berlin FIND OUT MORE We won! These twelve brands will be presenting at RAUM.Berlin during Berlin Fashion Week. FIND OUT MORE RAUM.Berlin: FCG and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy are collaborating for the first time on competition FIND OUT MORE New format RAUM.Berlin makes a successful Berlin Fashion Week debut FIND OUT MORE RECAP DAY III with AVENIR | PLNGNS | ROUGH. FIND OUT MORE RECAP DAY II with JISOO BAIK | KASIA KUCHARSKA | LADO BOKUCHAVA FIND OUT MORE RAUM RECAP DAY I with DAGGER | IDEN | JULIAN ZIGERLI FIND OUT MORE BERLIN FASHION WEEK at Kranzler X FIND OUT MORE Meet the Creative behind the eBay Pre-Loved exhibition during RAUM.Berlin FIND OUT MORE RAUM.Berlin – All the important information about the new exhibition format at a glance FIND OUT MORE BETWEEN TRADITIONAL FASHION SHOW ANDINTERACTIVE INSTALLATION Exploring creative boundaries, finding new forms: What already characterizes the design work of fashion designers takes on an expanded meaning at RAUM.Berlin. We invite designers to present their collections in an unexpected context – dissolving the boundaries between traditional fashion show and interactive installation, and finding their own forms of presentation. Following its successful premiere in July 2025, RAUM.Berlin was first implemented as a competition in spring 2026 and funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The format returned for its third edition from July 2nd to 5th, 2026, during Berlin Fashion Week SS27 – again in cooperation with the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. After numerous brands applied to participate, the designers of the labels ANNE BERNECKER , ELODIE CARSTENSEN , Inlé Studio , krobos , Laura de Sousa , lealabob , Lennart Bohle , Natascha von Hirschhausen , NAOMI TARAZI , PALMWINE IceCREAM , PANOS GOTSIS , PLNGNS , SOCIÉTÉ ANGELIQUE , Sofia Hermens Fernandez , TATi and VLADIMIR KARALEEV were selected as winners. Information about the next edition will be announced shortly. WHAT IT'S ABOUT THE BRANDS MORE STORIES OUR PARTNERS THE BRANDS PRE-LOVED. REIMAGINED. Discover fashion with history – in eBay's Pre-Loved Exhibition, curated exclusively for RAUM.Berlin. Selected vintage and second-hand pieces meet current design visions and show how inspiring circular fashion can be. Each creation tells a story of style and change. The Pre-Loved Exhibition is curated by Christian Stemmler. Selected vintage and second-hand pieces meet contemporary design. Curated by Christian Stemmler, eBay's Pre-Loved Exhibition shows how creative and trend-setting circular fashion can be. It is part of the new RAUM.Berlin format, initiated by the Fashion Council Germany for Berlin Fashion Week. In his curatorial work, Stemmler combines experience with a keen sense of style and zeitgeist. Influenced by the Berlin underground scene of the 1990s and early access to second-hand fashion, he continues to pursue a thoughtful, sustainable approach to clothing. For him, pre-loved fashion is an expression of individuality, beyond origin, status or trends. This approach captures the spirit of the times. Awareness of a more sustainable approach to fashion is growing, especially among the younger generation. Many are turning to platforms such as eBay, sending a clear signal against short-lived consumption patterns. The trend towards archive fashion and the rediscovery of past collections highlight the creative and cultural potential of existing clothing. RAUM.Berlin is picking up on this trend and making it the central theme of an innovative exhibition concept. The new format from the Fashion Council Germany stands for creative synergies between design, craftsmanship and sustainable thinking. The Pre-Loved Exhibition is not only a curatorial statement, but also an invitation to rethink fashion in a conscious, stylish and forward-looking way. MORE COMING SOON

Home FASHION X CRAFT Together with the Swarovski Foundation and The Prince’s Foundation it goes into the second round. BERLIN FASHION WEEK The upcoming Berlin Fashion Week will take place from February 5th to 8th, 2024. Video: William Fan SS24 UGG® CULTURE CHANGEMAKER PRIZE The 2023 winner is SF1OG! GENERATION ZUKUNFT With the support of the PVH Foundation, it goes to German schools. STATUS OF EUROPEAN FASHION Take part in our European fashion industry survey. GERMAN FASHION FOOTPRINT How dirty is German fashion? STUDIO2RETAIL Numerous designers opened their studios for Berlin Fashion Week. Stories All stories Find out more about the work of the Fashion Council Germany directly in the articles. Here are a few highlights. Interview Eddie Shanahan über Irlands Mode zwischen Tradition, Handwerk und Innovation Read More News Two days, countless new impressions: The Press Days in Berlin Read More News Scottish tradition meets Berlin avant-garde: Esther Perbandt wins the ABERFELDY Design Contest Read More interview Laura Weir: "No matter which country you’re in, fashion will always have the challenge of being taken seriously" Read More News These are the participants of FASHION X CRAFT 2026/27! Read More interview Janek Feldmann of WRSTBHVR: "A brand has to survive a hype first." Read More interview Minerva Alonso: "Gran Canaria should become the leading hub for European and American swimwear" Read More News FASHION X CRAFT enters its fifth round – and will be international for the first time. Read More The Fashion Council Germany e. V. is the patron to strengthen the German fashion and design landscape for a visionary, technological and sustainable future in a global market.

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About What are the tasks of a Fashion Council? A Fashion Council in general is an industry representative of the fashion industry and represents the interests of industry players before various stakeholders such as politics, the press, society or the public, other sectors of the economy, research and the industry itself. We as Fashion Council Germany establish special training programs in these areas Sustainability, fashion technology and community building. We also organize various events that promote dialogue and networking. A detailed list of our projects can be found under Initiatives. About What is the mission of the FCG? Our work aims to promote the industry and create optimal conditions for further development. The Fashion Council Germany e.V. is a registered association with the aim of promoting and promoting German fashion at home and abroad. We carry out political lobbying work at state, federal and EU level. With all of its initiatives, the FCG pursues the goal of further establishing, supporting and strengthening German fashion design as a cultural and economic asset at national and international level. About Does the FCG only operate in Berlin? No. Our office is based in Berlin (details under contact) but our work extends throughout Germany. Due to Germany's federal political structure, it is difficult to set up nationwide programs, which sometimes leads to local limitations in projects. Part of our work is to change this in the future. In 2023 we opened our first branch LOCAL ONE in Mannheim. This is particularly responsible for local member support and regional political lobbying in the federal states of Baden-Württemberg, Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate. In addition, LOCAL ONE implements events in the region in close cooperation with the Berlin location. Additional locations in the North, East, West and South regions are being planned for the coming years in order to provide personal coverage across Germany. About How can I find out about FCG topics? In addition to our website, we provide news, event announcements and information about our members, projects and competitions in our FCG newsletter. The newsletter is sent out monthly and supplemented by special newsletters as required. Membership Who can become a member of the FCG? In principle, any natural or legal person can apply for membership. It is important that the core work of the applicant is part of the fashion industry, that the company is registered in Germany, has a professional design and business concept behind it and offers added value to the association. However, our membership categories range from freelance designers, (PR/sales/corporate/sustainability/inclusion) consultants, agencies, fashion tech, accessories, jewellery and fashion companies to large retailers and many more. An exact list of the different membership categories is broken down in detail in our membership fee regulations. However, a distinction must be made between FCG members and FCG clubbers. In principle, any natural or legal person can apply for membership. It is important that the applicant's core work is part of the fashion industry, that the company is registered in Germany, that there is a professional design and business concept behind it and that it offers added value to the association. Our membership categories range from freelance designers, (PR/Sales/Corporate/Sustainability/Inclusion) consultants, agencies, fashion tech, accessories, jewellery, fashion companies to large retailers and many more.A precise list of the different membership categories is broken down in detail in our contribution regulations. However, a general distinction must be made between FCG members and FCG clubbers. Membership How can I become a member of the FCG? In order to become a member of the FCG, a corresponding application must be filled out. This can be found under Members. These applications are collected and reviewed quarterly by our board. If the voting result is positive (majority of positive votes), membership comes into effect for the selected quarter and is legally binding from the official notification from us to the applicant. If the vote does not result in acceptance as a member, you will of course also be informed of this. Membership What membership categories do you have? During the 2023 annual meeting, the membership fees and categorizations were revised and our members voted on the new fee regulations. As an FCG member, you are part of a club and therefore part of our community. You support us in representing the German fashion industry to the outside world and can actively shape the discussion. You have the opportunity to take part in the annual general meeting once a year or to serve as a regular participant in our committees. As a member, you also get the chance to join our FCG Club and have your news sent to you via the newsletter. You can find the new member categories under the About category. Membership What are the benefits of membership? Our community team is always on hand to answer your questions and quickly get you in touch if you need advice. Members who are among the “big ones” (annual membership fee > EUR 6,000) also have the opportunity to exchange ideas with like-minded people about current challenges in the industry and learn from each other in the Future Club. We also implement various support projects - depending on the size of the company, you can either be part of a project and receive support or position yourself as a project partner and learn from the results for your company. Your biggest advantage lies in our network, in which you are not only a member, but also actively involved. You also benefit from monthly newsletters in which you can introduce yourself or your company. In collaboration with the publishers Burda and Condé Nast, we can offer you the following magazines as a free subscription as an e-paper or with a 50% discount as a print edition: BUNTE, ELLE, ELLE DECORATION, FREUNDIN, HARPER'S BAZAAR, INSTYLE, VOGUE , GQ and AD. Membership How can I use the FCG network? As an FCG member, you benefit from various aspects of networking. We offer you the opportunity to network with other members, ask questions, share news, offers and knowledge, and present yourself and your services via our communication channels. We also organise regular networking events – the FCG Fireside Chats – where you can exchange ideas with other members, politicians, the press and other decision-makers from the fashion industry. Membership Do you also offer advice? The Fashion Council Germany is not a consulting service provider, but we would be happy to connect you with the right contact points and experts throughout Germany or Europe. We also offer a large number of webinars, studies and more for our members. Initiatives Who organizes Berlin Fashion Week? The official organizer of Berlin Fashion Week is the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Business (SenWEB for short). SenWEB determines the period of the BFW in consultation with the actors and awards funding to various organizations, formats and agencies in order to ensure a diverse program during Fashion Week. The FCG implements various projects on behalf of SenWEB. These include the official opening event, the hospitality program for international press guests, the STUDIO2RETAIL initiative and the Berlin Contemporary format. The FCG is organizing a concept competition for STUDIO2RETAIL and Berlin Contemporary to promote event and presentation concepts for the BFW. We are also responsible for coordinating and organizing the calendar for the BFW and the STUDIO2RETAIL events. Initiatives Do you also organize the Berlin Salon? The Berlin Salon was founded by Christiane Arp and Marcus Kurz, founders of NOWADAYS, to showcase the diversity and high quality of German designs. Various German designers will present their designs at the Berlin Salon. The FCG is not involved in the organization or curation of the Berliner Salon, but the Berliner Salon is a member of the FCG. Initiatives How can I take part in the initiatives or competitions? The initiatives are implemented with different partners, which is why the conditions for participation and the application criteria for the competitions vary depending on the project. You can find an overview of the current initiatives under the next question. You can find the exact framework conditions for the competitions under INITIATIVES. Initiatives Which initiatives does the FCG support? The initiatives that the FCG supports are very diverse. They can be classified into the following areas: networking, developments in the fashion industry, education, competitions and projects within and around Berlin Fashion Week. Current initiatives are: - BERLIN CONTEMPORARY - EUROPEAN FASHION ALLIANCE - FASHION FORWARD NETWORK - FASHION FUTURE - FASHION x CRAFT - FCG FUTURE CLUB - FIRESIDECHATS - GENERATION FUTURE - HOSPITALITY PROGRAM -K3D - STUDIO2RETAIL - UGG CULTURE CHANGEMAKER PRIZE - WORKSHOP OF THE FUTURE You can get a deeper insight into our projects under the INITIATIVES category. Initiatives What conferences or training courses does the FCG organize? The FCG launched its own education platform, the re.FASHION ACADEMY, in 2023. In webinars, seminars and master classes, various topics such as sustainability, innovation and leadership in relation to fashion are analyzed and explained in a practical way so that participants can learn directly from the training courses. Further information about the speakers and the courses offered can be found on the website: www.refashion.academy FAQ

History Founded in 2015 by industry experts, Fashion Council Germany has developed annually and is now an essential part of the German fashion industry History 2015 Anita Tillmann, Christiane Arp, Claudia Hofmann, Mandie Bienek, Marcus Kurz and Marie-Louise Berg founded the Fashion Council Germany. Five additional volunteer members make it possible to found an association modeled on international fashion councils. Why? All founders feel that the social, economic and political appreciation of German fashion is neglected. Their goal: to change the status quo and promote fashion from Germany as an economic and cultural asset. Was standing: 11 members 0 employees 2016 The first funding projects are being implemented with established institutions and the state of Berlin. The focus of the first initiatives is particularly on promoting young talent. The debut project partners include: Bikini Berlin, the US Embassy, the CFDA Fashion Award and the Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises Status: 12 members 0.5 employees 2017 The first major partner, namely H&M, is starting a two-year talent development program together with FCG. Labels such as Horror Vacui and William Fan are supported. Mercedes Benz is expanding its fashion commitment to include a partnership with the Fashion Council Germany. In mid-2017, FCG gained Scott Lipinski as CEO with the aim of strengthening the club operationally. Status: 37 members 3 employees 2018 In addition to promoting talent, the Fashion Council Germany is now also becoming more involved at the political level. As a sign of political appreciation and recognition, former Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and the then Minister of State Dorothee Bär invited selected fashion experts to the Chancellery. Those invited are commissioned to create an official report that shows the relevance and size of the German fashion industry. Status: 108 members 5 employees 2019 The Fashion Council Germany enters into a strategic cooperation with the British Kings Foundation (former) Prince's Foundation. The foundation was founded by the then Prince of Wales and has set itself the goal of promoting sustainability and craftsmanship in order to give young people in particular better career opportunities. Since then, a joint conference has been held annually in Scotland to which schoolchildren and students as well as young fashion entrepreneurs, designers and established manufacturers and brands are invited. Status: 168 members 8 employees 2020 Shortly before the pandemic, the Fashion Council Germany moved into its new office in the west of Berlin - the association is growing and establishing itself. Many more initiatives, programs and projects will be launched this year. In the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, the FCG finds a partner to implement the initial survey of the size and relevance of the German fashion industry in the form of a report. Status: 186 members 9 employees 2021 The partnership with the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, which started in 2020, resulted in the first FCG study STATUS GERMAN FASHION. The report shows the economic relevance and, above all, the strength of the German fashion industry and becomes an important knowledge tool that impresses and convinces politicians and other important stakeholders. Foundation of the first strategic alliance K3D: a leading private sector advocacy group for the cultural and creative industries, which becomes a mouthpiece and source of inspiration for politics and government. Another important project is the inaugural conference WERKSTATT DER FUTURE, which deals with the future of the fashion and creative industry beyond the borders of Germany. The conference will be opened by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Status: 206 members 11 employees 2022 After the success of the first industry study, the FCG was commissioned to carry out another one: THE GERMAN FASHION FOOTPRINT. Existing initiatives are being further developed and new ones are being added: The FCG is launching the first project with the Swarovski Foundation, which is also supported by the Prince's Foundation: FASHION X CRAFT: The funding program aims to teach young fashion designers new processes that go beyond the Going beyond the boundaries of classic fashion and textile production. Together with the PVH Foundation, we are launching the Fashion Future project, in which students are made aware of more sustainability in fashion thanks to special teaching workshops. In order to shed further light on everything related to the topic of sustainability internally and to include the members' diverse expertise, the FCG is establishing the SusTech (Sustainability & Technology) committee. The Fashion Council Germany, together with 24 other international fashion councils and fashion institutions, is founding the first transatlantic alliance: the European Fashion Alliance. Status: 256 members 13 employees 2023 The European Fashion Alliance will become an independent association with FCG managing director Scott Lipinski as chairman of the board. Shortly after the company was officially founded, the first discussions began with EU Commissioner Marija Gabriel, and the first foundation stone for representing the interests of fashion at the EU level was laid. Another important milestone in 2023 is the FCG's increased involvement during Berlin Fashion Week. In addition to existing initiatives, a new format is making its debut, which was developed in cooperation and support by the Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Enterprises: BERLIN CONTEMPORARY. In addition, the FCG will be involved in supporting and coordinating other formats during Berlin Fashion Week and will become a key player. The FCG is deeply involved in the repositioning of Berlin Fashion Week, which has been highly praised by designers, visitors and the press. An important step in Germany's fashion positioning in a global comparison, which the FCG would like to build on in the future. Status: 280 members 17 employees 2024 On March 5, 2024, the European Fashion Alliance (EFA), under the leadership of Scott Lipinski, EFA Chairman and FCG Managing Director, hosted the first conference, "The Status of European Fashion," in Brussels, Belgium. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss key issues shaping the future of European fashion. In preparation for the conference, the EFA conducted a comprehensive Europe-wide survey on upcoming sustainability legislation for the fashion industry. At Berlin Fashion Week AW 24/25, the Fashion Council Germany and VOGUE Germany announced the FCG/VOGUE Fashion Fund. The competition seeks to recognize emerging design talent with an innovative and creative approach. The winner will receive prize money and an exclusive mentoring program, totaling €100,000. Status: 264 members 20 employees 2025 In 2025, Fashion Council Germany will celebrate its 10th anniversary. The Berlin Fashion X International internationalisation project will open up the Asian market for the first time. Exploratory trips to Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan, will be organised to explore the market. During the subsequent delegation trip, around 10 participants will take part in a detailed programme including networking events, expert talks, agency meetings and press appointments. With the new presentation format RAUM.Berlin, the Fashion Council Germany, together with eBay, is strengthening its presence at Berlin Fashion Week in 2025 and increasingly supporting emerging brands. In a central location, nine labels will have the opportunity to present their collections away from the catwalks to a specialist audience as well as the general public. Status: 247 members 20 employees

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International networks The Fashion Council Germany e.V. has a strong international network with which it is in constant communication. These include fashion councils around the world, educational institutions and charity organizations. For any joint projects, political lobbying, knowledge exchange, fashion weeks or other events, the FCG works closely with the industry experts in its international network. The Fashion Council Germany e.V. is a founding member of the first association of European fashion councils and fashion weeks, the European Fashion Alliance. Network members: Asociación Creatores De Moda de España (Spain),Austrian Fashion Association (Austria),Baltic Fashion Federation (Latvia),British Fashion Council (Great Britain),Bulgarian Fashion Association (Bulgaria),Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana (Italy),Center for Sustainable Fashion (Great Britain),Copenhagen Fashion Week (Denmark),Council for Irish Fashion Designers (Ireland),Estonian Academy of Arts (Estonia),Fashion Council Germany (Germany),Fashion Weekend Skopje (North Macedonia),Fédération de la Haute Couture de la Mode (France),Fédération Francais du Prét-À-Porter Féminin (France),Flanders DC (Belgium),Icelandic Fashion Council (Iceland),Global Fashion Agenda ,Gran Canaria Moda Cálida (Spain),Hungarian fashion and design agency (Hungary),MODFADA (Spain),Modesuisse (Switzerland),Modelisboa (Portugal),Norwegian Fashion Hub (Norwegian),Slovak Fashion Council (Slovakia),Swedish Fashion Council (Sweden),Finnish Textile & Fashion (Finland),Fashion Taskforce (Netherlands),The Kings' Foundation (Great Britain),Wallonia Bruxelles Design Fashion (Belgium)