FOCUS (Fashion Opportunities Connect US) is a fashion industry networking organization for emerging professionals. It is a branch under Fashion Group International, which is a global, non-profit, professional organization with over 5,000 members in apparel, accessories, beauty & design.
Purpose
Connect - create a community for those in fashion related industries to network, learn & grow
Promote - generate exposure and opportunities for the emerging fashion market - designers, stylists, manufacturers, e-tailers, boutique owners, fashion students & other entrepreneurs
Inspire - professionals are invited to explore common goals and vision. Expose the San Diego consumer base to the independent fashion scene in San Diego through the Passport to Style program and other fashion related events.
Educate - build a platform where experienced professionals can share their knowledge and experience with the next generation of professionals
Give back - build the FGI fund for fashion related scholarships in San Diego County