IFM and Birimian launch accelerator program dedicated to African emerging brands
Photo: Courtesy of Simone Elise Paris-based fashion school Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) announced a partnership with Birimian, the first operational investment company dedicated to African luxury and premium heritage brands. Birimian and IFM are launching the IFM-Birimian Accelerator x Africa, an innovative acceleration program for emerging African heritage brands in the fashion, accessories, and jewelry sectors. Every year for ten months, the program supports ten to fifteen emerging designers selected for their talent, originality, and potential by a creative committee of experts from the international creative scene. The emerging creative brands selected will be offered personalized support to help develop their business by a team of experts in the main areas that a creative company needs. Institut Français de la Mode and Birimian sign partnership Birimian also signed a partnership with WSN to increase the visibility of African brands and expand their opportunities for international distribution.
IFM and Birimian launch accelerator program dedicated to African emerging brands
Photo: Courtesy of Simone Elise Paris-based fashion school Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) announced a partnership with Birimian, the first operational investment company dedicated to African luxury and premium heritage brands. Birimian and IFM are launching the IFM-Birimian Accelerator x Africa, an innovative acceleration program for emerging African heritage brands in the fashion, accessories, and jewelry sectors. Every year for ten months, the program supports ten to fifteen emerging designers selected for their talent, originality, and potential by a creative committee of experts from the international creative scene. The emerging creative brands selected will be offered personalized support to help develop their business by a team of experts in the main areas that a creative company needs. Institut Français de la Mode and Birimian sign partnership Birimian also signed a partnership with WSN to increase the visibility of African brands and expand their opportunities for international distribution.