10 Financial Bodies & the International Fashion Weeks they Support

Fashion weeks around the world often receive significant support from financial bodies, which can include banks, financial institutions, and other sponsors. Unlike back home in Nigeria , these financial institutions do not headline these fashion platforms , rather they just give their financial support over owning the or running the entire show  themselves .

Here are some of the key financial bodies that support fashion weeks globally:

1. HSBC -Hong Kong Fashion Week
– HSBC has been a notable sponsor of Hong Kong Fashion Week, providing financial backing and international exposure for the event.

2. JPMorgan Chase – New York Fashion Week
– JPMorgan Chase has been involved in sponsoring New York Fashion Week, particularly through its private banking and wealth management divisions, supporting luxury brands and emerging designers.

3. Mastercard – Multiple Fashion Weeks
– Mastercard sponsors various fashion weeks globally, including New York, London, and Paris Fashion Weeks. They often provide exclusive experiences and services for cardholders during these events.

4. BNP Paribas – Paris Fashion Week
– BNP Paribas, one of Europe’s largest banks, has supported Paris Fashion Week through sponsorship and financial services, especially in the luxury sector.

5. Standard Chartered – African Fashion Weeks
– Standard Chartered has been involved in supporting African fashion weeks, including events in Nigeria and South Africa, helping to promote local designers and fashion initiatives.

6. Bank of America – Los Angeles Fashion Week
– Bank of America has sponsored Los Angeles Fashion Week, supporting the West Coast’s fashion scene and emerging designers through financial backing.

7. Barclays – London Fashion Week
– Barclays has been a sponsor of London Fashion Week, providing financial support and services to designers and businesses participating in the event.

8. Santander – Madrid Fashion Week
– Santander has been involved in Madrid Fashion Week (Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid) as a financial sponsor, supporting the fashion industry in Spain.

9. American Express – Multiple Fashion Weeks
– American Express sponsors several fashion weeks, including New York, Paris, and London. They often create exclusive experiences for cardholders and provide financial support to the events.

10. Lloyds Bank – British Fashion Council Events
– Lloyds Bank has partnered with the British Fashion Council, supporting events such as London Fashion Week and other fashion-related initiatives in the UK.

These financial bodies often provide not only sponsorship but also financial services tailored to the needs of the fashion industry, helping to facilitate the growth and global reach of fashion weeks and designers.

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