About Us
CFC Strategy 56 Nations One Vision
The Commonwealth Fashion Council, established in 2018 at Buckingham Palace, has demonstrated its capacity to promote unity among young people; our future leaders. As an accredited-organisation, we must further our mission by collaborating with governments, industries, and civil society to amplify our convening power potential – hence our 56 Nations One Vision Strategy.
Our strategic objectives are ambitious yet realistic. We are particularly enthusiastic about the council’s initiative to unite governments for a mini-Commonwealth Fashion Strategy. This collaborative approach is paramount for the global fashion sector, as governments engaging with industries, not confined to a single region but encompassing all five Commonwealth regions, will yield substantial inclusive impact.
Fashion multilateralism (represented by the CFC umbrella) presents a unique opportunity afforded by the Commonwealth’s unique 56 nations, and we will proceed with this endeavour to contribute to the global fashion industry. Given the substantial size of the global fashion sector, this initiative is particularly noteworthy. By working collectively, we can better equip ourselves to address contemporary and future challenges in areas such as innovation, education, and sustainability.
Fashion serves as a universal language, prompting us to adopt a global perspective in our operations.
Join us in collaborating towards a more harmonious relationship between fashion and the planet.
"There is no beauty in the finest cloth if it makes hunger and unhappiness”
– Mahatma Gandhi
The CFC is governed by a board of directors. We collaborate with the CFC Circle to elevate our values and aspirations through programming, this offers the CFC an adaptable space to listen and to move forward collectively. Every two years the CFC forms part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Commonwealth Fashion Innovation
The council drives creativity across the Commonwealth Fashion Industries. By discovering new materials and systems, embracing sustainable technologies and processes, and reimagining educational pathways, we position our community at the forefront of industry movements. This ensures relevance and future leadership in the industry.
Commonwealth Fashion Education
Empowering communities, students, and aspiring stakeholders with knowledge. This includes workshops, online courses, discussions, and collaborations with institutions to spread awareness about Commonwealth Fashion. As the Commonwealth comprises 56 nations, programmes offer students an international experience of sustainability, which emboldens future multi-directional skills, relating to the fashion and creative industry sector.
Commonwealth Fashion Sustainability
Building a responsible future by integrating eco-friendly practices, ethical sourcing, insights, and circular fashion models through the council’s programmes. The council also encourages critical thinking and a holistic approach to sustainability, including sustainable governance and materials.
The Commonwealth Charter (Cutting Across Our Pillars)
The global fashion sector is crying out for the values and aspirations outlined within the Commonwealth Charter. Here at the council, we embed these values and aspirations into our programmes, reports, and advocacy work.
“Fashion can be a universal player in protecting the planet”
