Designer Information
Email admin@mdifc.com to request a Designer Application
The mission of USA Islamic Fashion Week is to provide a platform for American-based Muslim designers, to give them national and global exposure, and to help catapult them and their industry counterparts into successful ventures within the fashion industry. The inaugural USA Islamic Fashion Week, Islamic Fashion Week, DMV is a multi-day series of events that will take place in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas, affectionately dubbed the DMV. These events will bring together and create an exclusive platform for emerging Muslim designers. USA Islamic Fashion Week along with its founding organization, Modesty Defined Islamic Fashion Council of America, LL, is working to scale and formulate the American Islamic fashion landscape, bridging the gap between modest and Islamic fashion, while creating a level playing field that enables Muslim designers and their industry counterparts to become and remain competitive with mainstream fashion designers
Email admin@mdifc.com to request a Designer Application
The mission of USA Islamic Fashion Week is to provide a platform for American-based Muslim designers, to give them national and global exposure, and to help catapult them and their industry counterparts into successful ventures within the fashion industry. The inaugural USA Islamic Fashion Week, Islamic Fashion Week, DMV is a multi-day series of events that will take place in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas, affectionately dubbed the DMV. These events will bring together and create an exclusive platform for emerging Muslim designers. USA Islamic Fashion Week along with its founding organization, Modesty Defined Islamic Fashion Council of America, LL, is working to scale and formulate the American Islamic fashion landscape, bridging the gap between modest and Islamic fashion, while creating a level playing field that enables Muslim designers and their industry counterparts to become and remain competitive with mainstream fashion designers
USA Islamic Fashion Week returns to the DMV!
Process and Fees
Applications being accepted on an open basis.
Before submitting an application, make sure you understand and are comfortable with MDIFC's Islamic Wear Guidelines, which can be viewed here. Submitting the completed included application to indicate your interest is the first step. The application deadline isTBA. Currently being accepted on an open basis. No fees are due with initial application submission.
After we have received your application we will review it and upon approval you will be contacted by a member of our Designer Coordinating team. Following this you will have 7 days to complete the process, at which you will need to do the following:
Collection Categories
Eight traditional runway shows and multiple fashion presentation options are available, including single-designer Franchise show options. Designers will have the responsibility to choose the showcase that is right for their collection. Your collection must contain a minimum of 8 pieces. The categories are:
Designers may opt to show garments in more than one category. In such a case, each showcase will be treated as if governed by a separate application and subject to all requirements as such. Completed applications should be submitted to admin@mdifc.com
Applications being accepted on an open basis.
Before submitting an application, make sure you understand and are comfortable with MDIFC's Islamic Wear Guidelines, which can be viewed here. Submitting the completed included application to indicate your interest is the first step. The application deadline isTBA. Currently being accepted on an open basis. No fees are due with initial application submission.
After we have received your application we will review it and upon approval you will be contacted by a member of our Designer Coordinating team. Following this you will have 7 days to complete the process, at which you will need to do the following:
- Submit your payment of ($350 Classic Runway Showcase/$450 Fashion Gallery Display/Franchise show (TBD)
- Complete the Designer's Contract
- Agree to participate in a designer education and resource training session - Date TBD
Collection Categories
Eight traditional runway shows and multiple fashion presentation options are available, including single-designer Franchise show options. Designers will have the responsibility to choose the showcase that is right for their collection. Your collection must contain a minimum of 8 pieces. The categories are:
- RTW (will consist of Jr., Missy and Misses);
- Outerwear;
- Abayas/Ethnic Wear;
- Formal Wear;
- Bridal/Couture Wear;
- Children/Teen Wear.
Designers may opt to show garments in more than one category. In such a case, each showcase will be treated as if governed by a separate application and subject to all requirements as such. Completed applications should be submitted to admin@mdifc.com
