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By SPESA
Backed by seven years of research and data, Texas now has a strong advocating organization for the fashion arts. Founded in 2018 and launched in January of 2019, the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative 501c3 is the state’s official non-profit dedicated to the positive growth of the Texas fashion industry through fashion career development or support for fashion entrepreneurs.
Founded by strong leaders within the fashion industry and headquartered in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, TFII serves by bridging Texas fashion communities together, educating entrepreneurs, creating jobs, showcasing fashion artists, and by drawing global attention to the Texas fashion scene through its fashion industry news outlet.
TFII is also the founder of TEXAS FASHION WEEK™, the state’s first official fashion week in support of a stronger industry. This has not only received attention and acclaim from local political leaders, but it has also gained the attention of the CFDA, the nation’s most prestigious and foremost authority in advocating for the American fashion industry. With the support of the CFDA, TFII is able to offer its members, students, and fashion week participants access to professional New York fashion industry resources and provide ongoing support that opens doors for the Texas fashion community, while retaining talent at home. Through this unique partnership, TFII is now taking opportunities for its community to new heights and striving to make a difference in every fashion artist’s career, and ultimately their lives.
100% of the funds TFII receives goes directly back to the local fashion community through its programming. By providing powerful annual events like TEXAS FASHION WEEK™, outlets for global exposure, education for professional growth, and other strong advocacy programs, TFII leads the way for innovation and creates supportive outlets for the local industry on a global scale.
TFII also strives to award grants and scholarships to deserving fashion community and aspiring students. They do this in order to ignite inspiration and retain talent while connecting its unique fashion culture to a network of professionals and patrons statewide, nationally, and globally.
Texas houses world-class fashion talent, dedicated entrepreneurs and fresh perspectives from newly graduated fashion students and TFII creates a culture in which these talents can feel confident in headquartering in Texas, working globally, and contributing to the economic development of its area through the industry of fashion. Through its efforts, TFII acts as ambassadors locally, a bridge statewide, a resource globally, and is dedicated to a mission beyond itself for Texas fashion and its professionals.
Visit the TFII website today to learn more and view the organization's membership options. TXFW (Spring) will be taking place May 30 - June 1, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.
SPESA is thrilled to have the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative as a partner for our upcoming Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference in Austin. During the event, TFII will lead a panel discussion crafted to introduce (or reacquaint) our attendees to the state’s burgeoning industry. Touching on a wide range of issues from building successful supplier relationships to managing carbon footprints to inspiring emerging designers, the panel will kick off the conference with a discussion on the manufacturing opportunities available in Texas, and the challenges ahead. Click here to view the complete agenda and learn more about the event.
Ready to join us in Austin? Click here to register now!
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