FDCC-New Fund for Emerging Designers
March 25th, 2009 | posted by Rachel S | Posted in Resources & Education
The Fashion Design Council of Canada (FDCC) today announced the establishment of the FDCC DESIGNER Development Fund (FDDF) to assist aspiring Canadian designers at the early stages of their careers. The Fund, valued at $10,000, was announced at the FDCC Media “Love-In” hosted by Robin Kay, President of FDCC and Joseph Mimran, Chair of the FDCC.
“LG Fashion Week is dedicated to supporting emerging designers with a runway, market and access to media to launch their collections,” said Robin Kay. “Now, with this fund, we want to extend the potential to build their brand and assist the designers with the necessary tools to help them emerge in this new economy.”
The inaugural FDDF bursary will be awarded during Spring 2010 LG Fashion Week Beauty by L’Oreal Paris in October 2009. Each year, an independent panel will review submissions from designers and select one designer or design team as a recipient to support the marketing and production of their collection.
“For designers starting off in the industry, the FDDF bursary is a major stepping stone,” said Joseph Mimran. “It’s crucial that designers starting out have the support to accelerate their careers and flourish in Canada and internationally.”
Submission information will be available at www.lgfashionweek.ca in the coming months.
