HOW WE BUILD INDUSTRY
As of 2015, Fashion has become a $1.2 trillion global industry, with more than $250 billion spent annually on fashion in the United States. According to industry analysts, millions of people in the United States will have a positive impact on regional economies across the country, especially the entrepreneur and small business sector. Fashion industry professionals include: Womenswear Designers, Menswear Designers, Cobblers, Hair Stylists, Makeup Artists, Manufacturers, Fashion Boutique Owners, Wholesalers, Social Media Managers, Influencers, Project Managers, Milliners, Fashion Show Producers, Models, Modeling Agencies, Fashion Artists, Fashion Industry Lawyers, Fashion Stylists, Fashion Technology Specialists, Fashion Magazine Owners, Fashion Photographers, Tailors, Jewelry Designers, Spa Owners, Cosmetics Creators, Sustainable Fashion Specialists, Bag Designers, and many more.
Our annual cycle begins with education for local fashion artists and entrepreneurs that both launches and accelerates businesses. We then bring worldwide awareness and continued education through our global awareness department. Finally, our Arts & Culture Department exposes our market to high fashion experiences and showcases these new businesses at the biggest fashion event of the year for Industry, TEXAS FASHION WEEK™. Read below for more details.
1. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY WORKSHOPS
Through our many years of research, we have discovered all aspects that hinder the positive growth of Texas fashion industry, with eduction being at the forefront. As of 2020, we now have three sub departments within the Education Department that will touch on three major areas that need stronger education.
TFII offers free workshops to all members and at a lost cost to non-members that focus on fashion law, finance, manufacturing, sewing, marketing, branding, and more. Visit our Events page to find current scheduled workshops!
Fresh face program
Taking place every February – September, the Fresh Face Program serves as the training grounds for 30 emerging models within the SATX/ATX market. This free, 6-month program aims to feed the local agencies and freelance community through the development and training of emerging talent.
2. GLOBAL AWARENESS DEPARTMENT
TEXAS FASHION INDUSTRY INITIATIVE NEWS
Since 2019, this platform has pioneered fashion community news parallel to high fashion content, elevating everyone and anyone who is featured on their video or written content.
TFII Members are regularly featured on this platform and have the opportunity to work closely with this department through workshops to learn how to approach media from a public relations stand point in order to encourage global relationships with media outlets of all kinds throughout the world.
3. ARTS & CULTURE DEPARTMENT
TEXAS FASHION WEEK™ & POWER EVENTS
Throughout the year, our Arts & Culture Department strives to make world fashion & high fashion experiences more accessible locally so as to inspire and educate our market.
This department works closely with our education department to prepare college designers across Texas for their breakout moment at TEXAS FASHION WEEK™, the state’s official fashion week in support of strong industry.