Arab Fashion Council
is the world biggest non-profit fashion council for the Arab World representing the 22 Arabic countries with its main goal is to promote the Arab fashion designers internationally and position the Arab World in the international map of fashion.
The Arab Fashion Council (AFC) (Arabic: مجلس الأزياء العربي ) is the world's largest non-profit fashion council and an INGO for the Arab World, representing the 22 members of the Arab League. This organization is based in Dubai with the main goal of promoting Arab fashion designers internationally, disseminating fashion culture in the region, and positioning the Arab world on the international fashion map. It includes Arab companies and talent within the fashion industry, particularly fashion designers, models, photographers, hair stylists, make-up artists, and art directors. It regulates modeling agencies by creating stringent protocols and strict standards for protecting all the models working in the Middle East region. It also governs the schools of fashion registered under the laws of Arab nations.
History
Its first honorary president was Cav. Mario Boselli,, the former president of Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana. On 18 December 2017, the Arab Fashion Council announced from London the opening of its office in Riyadh and organized the first fashion week in the history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the name "Arab Fashion Week".
On 7 December 2015, Jacob Abrian was elected as chief executive officer for the council, being the youngest appointed CEO for a Council. In 2021, a partnership was established with the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, which yielded the first Fashion Week representing male models by showcasing men's wear.
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