Fashion Design Council of India

In the last 11 years FDCI has taken the Indian Fashion industry global and secured national pride for the business of fashion.

Expansion and awareness of the Indian fashion industry has leapt multifold in the last decade, 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 four platforms, Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn Winter and Spring Summer showcases, the HDIL India Couture Week and now the first Van Heusen India Men's Week making India the fourth capital in the world to host a separate Mens Wear Week to tap and channelize the growing potential of Fashion Industry for Men.

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 constantly 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.

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. It aims to pursue the issue to accord industry status to the fashion business, liaise with financial institutions and educate them on the credit worthiness of its members. In the near future, FDCI 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.

FDCI is instrumental in facilitating designer-corporate tie-ups, aimed at expanding the fashion market in the country. FDCI continues to make earnest endeavors to fast forward its efforts to ensure that Indian fashion creates a larger global imprint and that Indian fashion labels are considered to be as chic as other global brands. With the wholehearted support of its members, patrons and well-wishers, including the national and international media, FDCI is confident of achieving its goals.