{"id":61044,"date":"2025-02-12T11:01:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T07:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=61044"},"modified":"2025-02-12T11:01:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T07:01:49","slug":"arab-fashion-council-launches-the-federation-libanaise-de-la-mode","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/arab-fashion-council-launches-the-federation-libanaise-de-la-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"From Lebanon To The World: The Arab Fashion Council Launches The F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Libanaise De La Mode"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_61046\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61046\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61046 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fahsion-Council-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fahsion-Council-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fahsion-Council-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fahsion-Council-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fahsion-Council-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fahsion-Council-155x194.jpg 155w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fahsion-Council-150x187.jpg 150w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fahsion-Council.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-61046\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: @arabfashioncouncil Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Lebanon\u2019s legacy of couture craftsmanship and trailblazing design just secured its next chapter, and, of course, the industry is taking notice.<\/p>\n<p>The Arab Fashion Council and Lebanon\u2019s Ministry of Economy and Trade have officially launched the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Libanaise de la Mode, an initiative dedicated to cementing the country\u2019s position as a global fashion powerhouse.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement follows an agreement signed in 2022, reinforcing a shared commitment to empowering Lebanese designers and expanding their global footprint.<\/p>\n<p>Lebanon\u2019s rich influence in haute couture and ready-to-wear means this Federation is focused not only on fashion but also on cultural preservation and economic revitalisation.<\/p>\n<p>Jacob Abrian, CEO of the Arab Fashion Council, called it a \u201ctestament to unifying Arab talent.\u201d He added, &#8220;Lebanon has long been an epicentre of creativity and inspiration in the region. With this Federation, we safeguard that legacy while propelling Lebanese designers onto the global stage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Minister of Economy and Trade, His Excellency Amine Salam highlighted its potential to drive creative economy growth: &#8220;The F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Libanaise de la Mode will be an important vehicle to build a diversified creative economy in Lebanon, empowering designers to achieve international acclaim.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_61045\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61045\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61045 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fashion-COuncil-1024x676.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fashion-COuncil-1024x676.png 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fashion-COuncil-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fashion-COuncil-768x507.png 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fashion-COuncil-1536x1013.png 1536w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fashion-COuncil-400x264.png 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fashion-COuncil-155x102.png 155w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fashion-COuncil-150x99.png 150w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/Arab-Fashion-COuncil.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-61045\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And it&#8217;s no wonder\u2014fashion has long been one of Lebanon\u2019s most powerful catalysts. As such, the Federation will only amplify and introduce initiatives that connect designers with international investors, opening doors to new markets and opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>This collaboration between government and industry leaders underscores Lebanon\u2019s resilience, channelling its rich heritage into a force for innovation.<\/p>\n<p>We can expect to see Lebanese designers celebrated and empowered with global influence, proving that Lebanon\u2019s place in the fashion world isn\u2019t just enduring\u2014it\u2019s ever-evolving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42726,"featured_media":61047,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[260,36,65,35,5023,5031],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v20.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Arab Fashion Council Launches The F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Libanaise De La Mode<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"With the Arab Fashion Council, 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