Established in October 2017, Global Fashion Collective is a platform dedicated to cultivating the future of global fashion talent and providing a stage for these emerging stars to reach a global stage.
Global Fashion Collective is an internationally diversified team of professionals that supports designers by co-creating a pathway to success with them in the world of fashion. Operating bi-annually under the prestigious umbrellas of New York Fashion Week, Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, and operating shows during London, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks, Global Fashion Collective has introduced over 230 international designers to a global audience, aiding in the establishment of their internationally recognized brands.
As Global Fashion Collective continues preparations for the season, below are several designers to highlight for Spring/Summer 2025 within Global Fashion Collective’s upcoming SS25 showcases at Rakuten Fashion Week in Tokyo, New York Fashion Week and during London, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks:
- Old Fashion Standards
- Mahaud
- Tess Man Haute Couture
- Dress en Doris
- David Layer
- Valienne
- Par Jan
All of the designers included above have worked with Vancouver Fashion Week or Global Fashion Collective in the past. One of the key focuses from the list of returning designers is brand David Layer, from Japan. The brand will be showcasing in Paris, revealing its specialty in men’s suiting. Additionally, the Canadian-born brand Old Fashioned Standards — which has been part of previous Vancouver Fashion Weeks — will now take part in Tokyo fashion week after winning the prestigious 2024 Nancy Mak award for its creative inspiration. Lastly, Mahaud, a styling studio from France, is coming to New York this season to reveal its latest bold looks representing the emerging generation of fashion.
