Fashion Business Council of India

Fashion Business Council of India (FBCI), is the apex body of fashion Industry in India, represented by over 200 members. Founded on the premise of promoting, nurturing and representing the best of fashion design business talent in the country; its prime objective is to propagate the Business of Fashion. FBCI as part of its initiatives produces a calendar of fashion events that includes the bi-ann

ual prêt weeks for womenswear India Talent Fashion Week, a dedicated week for men’s fashion- India Men’s Week, and the annual platform for couture-India Couture Week. Over the years, FBCI has embarked on various path-breaking initiatives to cultivate and nurture designers and their businesses, and make Indian fashion global. As an apex body for the fashion industry, FBCI is the nodal point for activities with the government and works closely with various Ministries. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is supporting FBCI initiatives and facilitates international functions at the fashion weeks. It has also played an important role in developing marketing strategies, setting standards and providing tangible value for its members over the last decade. A pan-Indian National fashion body, FBCI weaves designers from various states, cities and towns of India into one cohesive body. Representing both established and emerging designers, it plays an important role in guiding the industry towards its goal of sustainable growth. In the process of taking Indian Fashion Industry to Global level, FBCI advises and assists fashion designers, retailers, models, make-up artists, hair stylists, choreographers and manufacturers in raising professional standards and improving business practices while creating domestic and international opportunities. It works at creating mutually beneficial tie-ups with similar councils in international fashion destinations and also with business worldwide.