The Fashion Council Germany and the fashion agency Sqetch have launched the “Fashion Forward Network” project.
Together, Sqetch, a B2B sourcing platform that supports brands in finding suitable suppliers and manufacturers, and the Fashion Council Germany (FCG) have set themselves the goal of promoting sustainable business partnerships between Berlin and the USA.
The Fashion Forward Network is open to all companies that are based in Berlin and are interested in expanding into the USA. Participants in the project will have access to resources tailored to their needs, from information on entering the US market and legal expertise to presenting at prestigious trade fairs and making strategic connections, according to the announcement.
The first is a kick-off seminar on July 3rd, for which interested parties can register. Further networking events, delegation trips, workshops and webinars are to follow in the future. These are all geared towards promoting German-American economic relations, advancing the internationalization of Berlin and strengthening competitiveness.
The “Fashion Forward Network” project, which is supported by a Berlin state program, is scheduled to run for two years and will officially run from March 1, 2023 to February 28, 2025. The extension is optional.