Fashion Week 2013 Marks a New Era in Asian Fashion History

Come October 9-19, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands will present Fashion Week 2013, its largest ever fashion show on property in an 11-day extravaganza. Organised by FIDé Fashion Weeks, the festival will feature the best in Men’s and Women’s Prêt-à-Porter, Women’s Couture and Haute Couture labels, and feature a number of firsts.

Fashion Week 2013 will see the inauguration of the Asian Couture Federation (ACF). Given the increasing importance of Asian fashion talent regionally and internationally, this independent federation has been set up to provide a platform for recognising, promoting and nurturing the most exceptional design talent in the region. Asian Couturiers who have been inducted for the first time will have the opportunity to debut their collections.

Taking inspiration from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and La Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, the ACF will comprise of a Board of Governors representing some of Asia’s most authoritative, respected and leading fashion entrepreneurs, commentators as well as individuals who will oversee the mission and direction of the federation. The federation will recognise well-established designers as Asian Couturier Extraordinaire (ACE), as well as Invited Members who are considered the next generation of Asia's top Couture design talent.

To  be held on the 14^th October, the ACF Gala Dinner will celebrate the creation of the federation and will be attended by all the Governors and designers, as well as leading members of Asia’s business and social communities. The Gala will be preceded by the ACF's first Annual General Meeting, which will present the federation’s purpose, goals, and activities in front of a specially invited audience.