FDCI And NZFW Have Ushered In A New Era For Fashion In India And New Zealand

Inside Fashion Design Council Of India and New Zealand Fashion Week’s new agreement…

Mar 21, 2025
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    FDCI and NZFW have come together to sign a historical agreementFDCI

    Fashion and art transcend borders and the Fashion Design Council of India’s (FDCI) latest partnership with New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) reaffirms that. FDCI and NZFW announced this historical collaboration and revealed how this could be a global platform for emerging designers from India and Aotearoa (New Zealand). 



    The five-year agreement was signed by Sunil Sethi, chairman of FDCI, and Feroz Ali, chairman of NZFW, in the presence of New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. 


    “I am looking forward to this exchange with a country we have shared cordial ties with for so many years,” said Sunil Sethi. “ This has helped us take our vision for the business of fashion to many countries globally. There is significant business being transacted across sectors in both India and New Zealand, and this agreement will ensure that fashion gets its rightful space in such a conducive environment.”

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    FDCI and NZFW's agreement can provide a global platform for designers from both countriesFDCI

    The agreement can prove to be a strong bridge between the two countries’ fashion industries and allow designers from both India and New Zealand to get international exposure and access to a wider range of resources.


    “This collaboration represents a significant step towards bringing together two vibrant fashion communities. We are excited to offer a platform for our designers to expand their horizons and to foster meaningful connections in the global fashion industry,” said Feroz Ali.


    Through this collaboration, FDCI and NZFW will not only support and endorse fashion designers, but also facilitate connections between designers, buyers, media, and consumers across international markets. A special emphasis will also be put on circular fashion principles and promoting sustainability in the industry.

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