Initiatives & Organizations

Fashion Group International
Fashion Group International (FGI) is a global organization with a chapter in Seattle. Its members (5,000 worldwide) come from all segments of the fashion industry, including apparel, accessories, beauty products and services, and home decoration. FGI’s mission is to assist its members in professional career advancement through networking activities and providing information on national and international trends.

Outdoor Industry Association
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is a trade organization for companies serving the active outdoor recreation market. Members include manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, sales representatives, and retailers. The OIA provides its members with support services such as providing business intelligence, advocacy on legislation, and cost-saving benefits. Companies such as REI, Outdoor Research, Eddie Bauer, Filson, ExOfficio, Helly Hansen, Kavu, Cascade Designs, Brooks Sports, and even Amazon.com are members.

Pacific Northwest Apparel Association
The Pacific Northwest Apparel Association (PNAA) has organized and run the NW Trend Show for the past 66 years, making it the longest running women’s wear show in the West Coast. The PNAA produces five trend shows a year that draw more than 160 exhibitors and 2,300 buyers from independent retailers, such as specialty boutique stores, gift shops, and catalogue businesses. The exhibitors are mostly independent sales representatives representing over 650 lines of women’s, men’s and children’s apparel, accessories, shoes, and gift items.