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FDCI Membership

Membership into the FDCI is by selection only. Candidates for Membership must be of recognized ability, standing, and integrity, and must be actively engaged in creative fashion design for at least 2 years and marketing/ retailing wearing apparel under their own label. A candidate's work should possess a 'Signature Style' that is unique and identifiable. Indian Nationals designing in India or international designers of Indian origin with a business based primarily in India are eligible for membership. These are the basic minimum requirements to qualify. Decisions on membership are taken by the FDCI Membership Committee which includes senior representatives from the industry like Industry, Corporate, fashion professionals, fashion institutes and designers.

A candidate is required to submit a portfolio and/ or other materials e.g. video, CDs which best represent his/ her work to date, and clearly demonstrates that the candidate is the recognized designer of his/ her 'Label'. Candidates must have a good retail network. Copies of press coverage, photographs of their workshop, studio, and educational certificates should be submitted along with the application for membership.

Upon review of the candidates' applications along with supporting documents, the FDCI Membership Committee takes the final decision and the applicants are thereafter informed of the decision.

The membership selections occur twice a year, between the months of June-August and November-January. Hence, it is recommended that the applications be submitted at earliest. The final membership decision is at the sole discretion of the FDCI Membership Committee. In addition to the Designer Membership, FDCI also offers membership to Fashion professionals and young upcoming designers.

The Membership is divided into following categories:

Designer Members

Applicable to individuals in the fashion designing industry, who meet with the regulations as outlined by the Board of Governors of the Council.

The applicant must have their own label and should be in the business for 2+ years. A checklist of the documents to be submitted is mentioned on the Designer Membership Form.

Please send in a payment of Rs. 500/- via DD towards 'Application Processing Fee' in the name of 'Fashion Design Council of India' payable in New Delhi by post/ courier to enable us to process your application for registration.

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Preliminary Members

Applicable for new and upcoming professionals, who meet with the regulations as outlined by the Board of Governors of the Council.

A checklist of the documents to be submitted is mentioned on the Preliminary Membership Form.

Please send in a payment of Rs. 100/- via DD towards 'Application Processing Fee' in the name of 'Fashion Design Council of India' payable in New Delhi by post/ courier to enable us to process your application for registration.

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Accessory Members

Applicable to individuals in the Accessory designing industry, who meet with the regulations as outlined by the Board of Governors of the Council.

Please send in a payment of Rs. 500/- via D/D towards 'Application Processing Fee' in the name of 'Fashion Design Council of India' payable in New Delhi by post/ courier to enable us to process your application for registration.

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Industry Members

Open to all organizations/individuals that are connected with or interested in the fashion industry.The sub-categories of the Industry Membership are mentioned in the form. In addition to the form, the applicant must also submit a copy of their work, in CD, pen drive or hardcopy.

Please send in a payment of Rs. 100/- via DD towards 'Application Processing Fee' in the name of 'Fashion Design Council of India' payable in New Delhi by post/ courier to enable us to process your application for registration.

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Corporate Members

Applicable to organizations/individuals in the fashion industry, who meet with the regulations as outlined by the Board of Governors of the Council.

This membership is applicable for Corporate, Retailers, MNCs, Manufacturers, Exporters, Traders, Media/ Publications, and Consultancies etc.

Please send in a payment of Rs. 500/- via DD towards 'Application Processing Fee' in the name of 'Fashion Design Council of India' payable in New Delhi by post/ courier to enable us to process your application for registration.

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Institutional Members

Applicable to government bodies, research institutes and professional organizations.

In addition to the form, the applicant must also submit a complete Institute brochure/ prospectus, a list of course(s) offered by your institute along with the details of your faculty and number of students who have completed the course(s), affiliation certificates - documents certifying degree affiliation/ degree recognition and placement records for the institute for 2 consecutive years.

Please send in a payment of Rs. 500/- via DD towards 'Application Processing Fee' in the name of 'Fashion Design Council of India' payable in New Delhi by post/ courier to enable us to process your application for registration.

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