URL : http://www.britishfur.co.uk

DESCRIPTION : British Fur Trade Association aims to create awareness about fur trade among the politicians, the officials, the media, fashion colleges, designers and the general public. The membership of BFTA includes the retailers, traders, wholesalers and manufacturers involved in the British Fur Trade. This association also supports the animal conservation and welfare programmes through out the world in league with the International Fur Trade Association.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
Brookstone House, 6 Elthorne Road, London N19 4AG, UK

+ (44) 20 7281 9299

+ (44) 20 7636 4418

URL : http://www.fdpa.co.uk

DESCRIPTION : Fashion and Design Protection Association was set up in the year 1974 with the main objective of advocating and upholding the rights of creative fashion designers and other original designs. Due to the continuous efforts of FDPA, copyright laws and design rights have been incorporated in USA to save the designs from getting stolen. The FDPA also provides legal advises, expert witnesses, trademark registration and arbitration services.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
Aristos House, 25 Watsons Road, Wood Green, London N22 7 TZ, UK

+ (44) 20 8888 1213

+(44) 20 8889 8736

URL : http://www.industryforum.net

DESCRIPTION : Industry Forum Services monitors and controls the UK Fashion Industry Forum, a joint government and industry initiative for betterment and enhancement of the supply chain performance. This forum is supported by the British Clothing Industry Association and the retailers and manufacturers of clothing in Britain. FIF also facilitates research projects in the retail and fashion sectors.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
5 Portand Place, London W1B 1PW, UK

+ (44) 20 7636 7788

+(44) 20 7636 4418

URL : http://www.costumesociety.org.uk

DESCRIPTION : The Costume Society of Britain was formed in 1966 and aims to stimulate direct access to costume history, including traditional dresses in several different ways. This society promotes all the aspects of clothing and textiles. The members CSB are academicians, collectors, curators, designers, students and costume lovers all over the world. The main objective of this association is to encourage fresh ideas and gain knowledge in the field of costume, dress and fashion studies.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
56 Wareham Road, Lytchett Matravers, Poole Dorset, BH16 6DS, England, UK

URL : http://www.britishhatguild.co.uk

DESCRIPTION: The British Hat Guild was formed in 1977 by merging two associations: the South of England Hat manufacturer's Federation and the London based Millinery Guild. Its aim is the promotion and advancement of the status of the British hat industry. The membership is open to the manufacturers, retailers, suppliers and individuals involved in the hat trade. The guild became an autonomous body in the year 2000 and manages its own affairs.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
P.O. Box 48664, London NW8 6WS, UK

+(44) 79 3267 8003

+ (44) 15 8248 1821

URL : http://www.csd.org.uk

DESCRIPTION: The Chartered Society of Designers was formed in the year 1986, by the royal charter granted to it recognizing its work in the profession of designing. It is a non-profit professional body comprising of over 3000 designers in 34 countries.This society is not a trade body and its membership can only be availed by professional designers.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
1 Cedar Court, Royal Oak Yard, Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3GA, UK

+ (44) 20 7357 8088

+ (44) 20 7407 9878

URL : http://www.nsct.org.uk

DESCRIPTION : Northern Society of Costume & Textiles is a non-profit body, formed in 1977 to foster the study and preservation of various types of costume and textiles. The society invites people who are interested in the history of textiles and costumes and also experts in this field. The society also encourages research work in the field of origins and uses of costumes and textiles.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
Manor House Art Gallery & Museum, Castle Yard, ILKLEY, West Yorkshire LS29 9DT, UK

URL : http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk

DESCRIPTION : The British Fashion Council is the official body serving the UK fashion and designing industry. It aims to develop and promote British fashion design globally. The BFC is involved in various activities like organizing the prestigious London Fashion Week and holding annual British fashion awards to promote the British fashion industry.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
5 Portland Place, London W1B 1PW, UK

+ (44) 20 7636 7788

+(44) 20 7636 7515

URL : http://www.british-menswear-guild.co.uk

DESCRIPTION : British Menswear Guild was formed in 1959 by the then most famous 6 men's wear brands. This is an association of dynamic British Menswear brands, which undertakes the task of promoting the creativity and quality of British products internationally. Presently the members of this guild include those people who are involved in exporting the British products all over the world.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
5 Portland Place, London W1B 1PW, UK

+ (44) 20 7580 8783

URL : http://www.wofecostumesociety.org

DESCRIPTION : The West of England Costume Society was formed in 1973 to promote the study of history of different types of costumes and to assist in the preservation of important traditional and contemporary dresses. The members of the society meet several times in a year for lectures on different topics. These members belong to Wiltshire, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
Museum of Costume Assembly Rooms Bennett Street Bath BA1 2QH, UK

+(44) 12 2547 7282

URL : http://www.fad.org.uk

DESCRIPTION : Fashion Awareness Direct is a non profit organization, formed in 1997. Its main aim is to promote the cultural aspects of fashion, and encourge a deeper understanding of how fashion can enhance the dignity of the human being. FAD is registered as an educational charity organization and aims to involve young people especially from the underpriviledged section.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
10a Wellesley Terrace, London, N1 7NA, UK

+ (44) 870 751 4449

+ (44) 870 751 4449

URL : http://www.ncwa.co.uk

DESCRIPTION : National Children Wear Association of Great Britain and Ireland came into being 60 years ago with the main aim of promoting the welfare of all those engaged in the British Children's wear Industry. The members of this association include manufacturers, retailers and agents through out the European Union and other countries.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
5 Portland Place, London W1B 1PW, UK

+(44) 207 631 5445

+ (44) 207 631 3443

DESCRIPTION : UK Fashion Exports is a professional trade association, which offers practical assistance to British exporters, international buyers, agents and media as well. The members of the association are manufacturers and designers of clothing, knitwear, fashion accessories and fashion footwear. The association provides export marketing services and important information buyers of these articles.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
5 Portland Place, London W1B 1PB, UK

+(44) 20 7636 5577

URL : http://www.britfoot.com

DESCRIPTION : The British Footwear Association is an independent representative body of the manufacturers, exporters and suppliers of footwear in United Kingdom. The BFA helps its members through a wide range of services including marketing, networking, exporting, importing and offering advises on a wide range of issues like labeling and ethical trading codes.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
3 Burystead Place, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 1AH, UK

+(44) 1933 229005

+(44) 1933 225009

URL : www.asbci.co.uk

DESCRIPTION : The Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) is the sole body of the clothing industry, serving the interests of fiber manufacturers , garment manufacturers, and retailers. The association was formed 1992 and since then the membership has increased from 20 to 100 including the most renowned textiles and clothing companies. The membership is open to people involved in all the processes of textile and garment manufacturing.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
Unit 5, 25 Square Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QG, UK

+(44)1422 354666

+ (44)1422 381184

URL : www.jda.org.uk

DESCRIPTION : The Jewelry Distributors' Association is a non-profit body, dedicated to assist the activities of those who wholesale, import and export precious and fashion jewelry, accessories and other items to the Jewelry and Allied Trades. The head qurter of JDA is located in Birmingham, UK.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
Federation House, 10 Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 4BR,UK

+(44) 121 236 2657

+(44)121 236 3921

URL : www.scs.org.uk

DESCRIPTION : The Society of Cosmetic Scientists comprises of more than 1000 members, who work together to advance the science of cosmetics.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
G.T. House, 24/26 Rothesay Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1QX, UK

+(44)1582 726661

+ (44)1582 405217

URL : www.ctpa.org.uk

DESCRIPTION : Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association is an official body, dedicated to those who are engaged in manufacturing of cosmetic, toiletry and perfumes. CTPA was established in 1945 to represent and further the interests of those who are involved in manufacturing and supplying of cosmetics and toiletry products.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
Josaron House, 5-7 John Princes Street, London WIG OJN, UK

+ (44) 20 7491 88 91

+ (44) 20 7493 80 61

URL : www.laceguild.demon.co.uk

DESCRIPTION : The Lace Guild is one of the largest federations catering to lacemakers in the Britain. Its main objective is to foster and encourage designing, development and professional presentation of lace. The main aim of the association is to spread knowledge about the craft and the historical importance and uses of lacemaking. The most important mission of this association is to build high standards in lacemaking, its designing and presentation. The Guild has one of the best libraries related to lace work.

CONTACT ADDRESS :
The Hollies, 53 Audnam, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 4AE,UK

+(44) 1384 390739

+ (44) 1384 444415