APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE AFC FASHION FUND — A $500,000 PROGRAM EMPOWERING ARAB DESIGNERS

The AFC Fashion Fund is a four-season brand accelerator designed to scale one visionary designer into a globally recognized force. With a transformative two-year journey, the Fund delivers the depth, access, and strategy needed to build a sustainable, export-ready fashion brand from the region.
ARAB FASHION COUNCIL LAUNCHES $500,000 FASHION FUND TO TRANSFORM EMERGING DESIGNERS INTO GLOBAL BRANDS

The Arab Fashion Council (AFC) unveils a bold new initiative set to reshape the future of fashion in the region and beyond: the AFC Fashion Fund, a $500,000 USD biennial commitment that reimagines what it means to support emerging designers. Unlike traditional awards or cash prizes, the AFC Fashion Fund is a four-season brand-building accelerator designed to scale a visionary Ready-to-Wear (RTW) designer into a globally recognised force.