Fashion and Garment Chamber of Armenia NGO founded in 2017 with the main mission to strengthen the Armenian fashion, textile and design sector by enabling it to be fully embedded in the local and international creative ecosystems. FGC’s vision is to be the leading organization in Armenia that unifies fashion and design professionals to build a sustainable industry and position the Armenian creative and manufacturing sector as an ethical competitor on the global market. Today FGC unites under its roof more than 250 Armenian designers, brands, textile companies, students and creatives.
The FGC's main activities are:
• establishment of collaboration and networking opportunities within Armenia and internationally,
• promotion of Armenian fashion and design sector within new markets,
• capacity building, consultancy, information support to members,
• advocacy and representation of the interests of members/sector within decision makers,
• establishment of dialogue between educational institutions and businesses,
• insurance of access to economic opportunities for the development of the sector,
• establishment of a creative hub platform to support creative industry development.
In order to achieve its goals and objectives, the FGC cooperates with public and private entities, local and international organizations in Armenia and abroad. Today, FGC provides an excellent opportunity to exhibit Made in Armenian culture and creativity, and to network with the wider creative community and beyond.
FGC’s CreLab is technically equipped for the fashion and creative community to foster entrepreneurship and catalyze social innovation. It is a creative hub fully set-up with computers, office premises, library, workshop and training areas, sewing laboratory, photo-studio and networking zones. The main goal of CreLab is to provide a platform for the creative community to brainstorm, develop products, carry out educational and mentorship programs and connect industry representatives: fellow entrepreneurs, experts, students and change-makers. It’s not just a physical space, but a movement that empowers to shape its own narrative and contributes to a brighter future. CreLab is for empowering creativity, women's entrepreneurship, social innovation and collaboration.
