Partnership

The founders of PDXFS believe strongly that the most effective way to establish Portland as a fashion capital is for stakeholders in this future to work together towards collective prosperity. To foster the growth of Portland's next generation fashion designers, to enhance the capabilities and knowledge of current apparel industry professionals, and to facilitate economic growth for Portland’s apparel industry, PDXFS seeks to build mutually beneficial partnerships with:

Government councils and commissions
Educational institutions, professors and students
Apparel industry designers, manufacturers and retailers
Local businesses, organizations and associations
Media

For advanced information about business partnership opportunities, become a member, and sign up to receive the PDXFS eNewsletter.

To discuss and explore specific partnership opportunities, please email info@pdxfashionsynergy.com.

Examples of current PDXFS partnerships include:

Annual Design Student Scholarship Competitions
PDXFS partners with the Art Institute of Portland, local designers, local businesses and other creative professionals, individual donors and the media to provide materials, internships and cash scholarships for current design students, and to produce an awards ceremony event.

China Business Exchange Program
PDXFS is developing a strategic business relationship with the local government, university and fashion association in Zhengzhou, in the Chinese province of Henan, in order to open the door to China for Portland-based designers. Specific initiatives include: presenting Portland designers at Spring 2009 China Fashion Week (completed); hosting a Chinese delegation and producing a Black Tie Fashion Show event in Portland featuring Chinese and Portland designers (September 2009); facilitating shopping excursions for Chinese visitors at local fashion boutiques (September 2009); developing a student exchange program; establishing Portland designers as "Design Leaders" in Henan's production facilities; and establishing retail boutiques in China that feature Portland designers.

Portland Art Museum Fashion Show
PDXFS is working with the Portland Art Museum to produce a fashion show featuring collections from Chinese designers, to coincide with the Art Museums Special Exhibition: China Design Now (October 19, 2009 - January 17, 2010).

Current PDXFS Partners