The Embassy Of Fashion Designers International
A Consortium Of Fashion-Forward Designers And Models
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DREAM * REALITY * SUCCESS
The Embassy of Fashion Designers International (EFDI) is a non-profit consortium of fashion-forward designers that was founded to identify Fashion Designers, Fashion Models, and Fashion Arts. This dedication to serving is achieved through the association and recognition of its members worldwide.
The Embassy of Fashion Designers International's primary goals are to identify, nurture, and promote its members and award scholarships to qualified fashion students through the Gift of Furtherance initiative. to further the art of fashion design, and the practice of mutual benefit in the professional, public, and trade relations.
Embassy of Fashion Designers International stages several Fashion events, which include the American Fashion Designers and Models Awards Gala, the Show and Tell Fashion Week, the Foreign Affair Fashion Gala, the Designers and Models Ball, and the Designers' New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball.
Candidates for membership in the Embassy of Fashion Designers International are accepted by application or by recommendation. New members are screened and voted in by the Board of Directors. Applicants must be persons of recognized ability who are experienced in their trade or profession in the United States and abroad, in the following areas: Men's or Women's Clothing; Children’s Clothing; Accessories; Shoes; Hats; Textiles; Theatrical Costumes; Make-up Artists; Hair Stylists and Fashion Photography.
Embassy of Fashion Designers International Patrons play a key role in supporting the Embassy of Fashion Designers International to deliver significant and impactful programs that benefit the industry at large. The EFDI exists to empower and engage all within the American Fashion industry to play their part in positive change and become an industry with purpose; our Patrons’ contribution to this is vital.
Join us to be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and unified community that advocates for creativity, innovation, and collectively supports the industry to grow responsibly.
OBJECTIVES AND ASPIRATIONS
* To raise funds for the Embassy of Fashion Designers International Fashion Student’s gift of furtherance Initiatives
* To build spirit amongst members by launching programs that will provide exposure & financial gains
* To provide information and ideas to all our members
* To celebrate the organization’s Success by acknowledging its members, Public Figures, and those in the Fashion Art, Beauty, and Entertainment Industries through the Annual American Fashion Designers and Models evening of Accolades Presentation Ceremonies.
* To give back to the community
* To assist graduate fashion designers by awarding annual scholarships through the gift of furtherance initiatives to those who would like to further their education in the field of fashion design.
* To attract publicity, reach new audiences, and heighten public Awareness.
* To publish an Industry publication that will enlighten, educate give exposure to those who are members of the organization.
* To raise awareness among aspiring fashion designers and fashion models
* To address the unique needs of its members and to contribute to the world of culture and commerce at home and abroad
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The Embassy of Fashion Designers International membership program provides access to networking, industry insights, and our professional network to develop or enhance business collaborations. Membership formalizes your role as a leading industry voice in the US and supports the ecosystem that enables both established and new talent to sustainably grow.
• Participating in the annual designers’ debut shows
• Discount advertising rate in Souvenir Program Book
• The opportunity to be nominated to receive one of several awards
• Attending the Annual Designers’ New Year’s Eve Ball
• May be selected to participate in the Annual Foreign Affairs Fashion Show
• Provide a Letter of credentials for members
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY Professional * Affiliate * Press * Educational * Student * Honorary member * National Trade Member * Associate Trade Member * Non-Member Participating
CORPORATE MEMBERS *$2,000 Application for this category shall be a Corporation in the fashion and affiliated industries.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP: $200
Applicants for this category shall be people who have completed their college degree in Fashion/Fashion Art in an Accredited Fashion College and presently engage in the field of fashion art.
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP: $300
Applicants for this category shall be persons who are presently engaged in the following fields of profession: Fashion Models, Fashion Make-Up-Creative Artist, Hair Creative Artist, Jeweler, Shoe Designers, Accessory Designers, and Fabric Designers. Such members shall have no vote in governing the organization.
PRESS MEMBERSHIP: BY INVITATION, RECOMMENDATION, OR SELECTION.
Editors and writers of design and the allied arts are active in this field. Such members shall have no vote in governing the organization. Press members are invited to attend and participate in the organization’s programs and other activities.
PRESS AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP: BY INVITATION, RECOMMENDATION, OR SELECTION.
Public Relations, Advertising, Freelance Writers, and Photographers, actively involved in the fashion industry. Such members shall have no vote in governing the organization.
EDUCATIONAL MEMBERSHIP: $300
Heads of Departments of Fashion Colleges, Fashion Schools, Fashion Art Design Schools/Colleges, Professors, Instructors of Fashion Design. Such members shall have no vote in governing the organization.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP: $150
Fashion Design Students currently enrolled in an accredited fashion college or fashion school or the Fashion art that are interested in pursuing careers in the various fields of fashion art. Such members shall have no vote in governing the organization.
HONORARY MEMBERSHIP: $500
Honorary Members are persons of standing on the national level who have made valuable contributions to the progress of the professions. They may be nominated by the board of directors or by a chapter. Upon approval by the board, they may then be declared elected. Honorary Members shall not vote or hold office but may attend meetings and serve on committees.
NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL TRADE MEMBERSHIP: $400
National or International manufacturing firms that produce items used in commercial fashion design, fashion retail, and wholesale stores, distributors who import or export, or convert items for resale to commercial designers, selling on a non-retail basis. Such members shall have no vote in governing the organization.
ASSOCIATE TRADE MEMBERSHIP: $500
Representatives of Corporations Holding National Trade Membership in the organization may be granted an Associate Trade Membership and may participate in the program and serve on committees in their respective chapters. Associate Trade Members shall have no vote in governing the organization.
NON-PARTICIPATING MEMBERSHIP: $1,000
Non-members of the organization are interested in participating in any of our activities but are interested in becoming a member in the future. Such members shall have no vote in governing the organization and will not carry membership cards until they become full members.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR FASHION DESIGNERS
1. A letter of intention on your company’s letterhead
2. Your Bio
3. A photograph of yourself
Please Submit One of the Following with Your Application
A. Pictures of your collection
B. Your website/Facebook address
Once these items are received, your application will be reviewed and processed. If your membership application is approved, you will be invited for an initial meeting, when you will be notified of all your membership privileges. For any reason that your membership application is denied, your membership fee will be refunded.
THE EMBASSY OF FASHION DESIGNERS INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONAL INFORMATION ANNUAL PROGRAM OF EVENTS
CAPTURE THE FASHION MARKET ALL YEAR AROUND
FOREIGN AFFAIRS FASHION GALA:
A runway fashion show, which brings together fashion designers from various parts of the world. Some of the designers are recommended by various Embassies/Consulates to participate in the event.
THE AMERICAN FASHION DESIGNERS & MODELS AWARDS GALA:
An awards presentation ceremony recognizing members and public figures in the fashion, beauty and entertainment industries.
THE DESIGNER’S NEW YEAR’S EVE MASQUERADE BALL:
A celebration of Designers and Models
THE DESIGNERS AND MODELS BALL:
A party given on behalf of those recipients of awards given by the Embassy of Fashion Designers International in the field of fashion, beauty, and entertainment.
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