Shopping local has always been important for the economy. But when it comes to building up St. Louis as a fashion empire, supporting local designers is even more crucial. St. Louis Fashion Fund was organized to promote the fashion designers and businesses in St. Louis to grow the city's reputation national reputation in the industry. Here's all of the important information and how you can be a part of it!
The Mission + Vision
St. Louis Fashion Fund is reclaiming the city’s fashion roots. Together, we’re supporting emerging designers, stimulating local interest in the industry and building awareness of global fashion trends.
We’re putting St. Louis back on the map as a fashion capital.
The new mission of St. Louis Fashion Fund is to enrich St. Louis through the business of fashion via three pillars: economic growth and revitalization of St. Louis’ garment district, education and community outreach, and a Fashion Lab which is a combination of professional and educational opportunities promoting community, collaboration and connection within the fashion industry. The Fashion Lab includes our Resident Habitués, Professional Membership Program and Events and the Fashion Consortium.
The Fashion Lab is a combination of professional and educational opportunities promoting community, collaboration and connection within the fashion industry.
Learn more about the fashion lab and meet the residents here.
Support the #314Together STL Fashion Project
St. Louis Fashion Fund, The Women’s Creative, The Experience Booklet, Lusso and 2Lu, Fashion Group International of Saint Louis and #314together have joined forces along with 80-plus area boutiques and emerging designers to showcase the importance of small fashion businesses in St. Louis, who are in need of critical support from the community at this time.
Lusso and 2Lu have produced a T-shirt designed by Courtney Winet with a portion of the proceeds going to The Gateway Resilience Fund, which benefits small fashion businesses.
Plus, view the always growing list of local fashion businesses to support here!