The Fashion Alliance of Columbus is a public-private partnership of Columbus civic leaders and fashion industry stakeholders including designers, retailers, educators or more formed to create a future-focused ecosystem for the fashion industry here in Columbus and beyond. Our goal is to make Columbus the number one city in the country to start or grow a fashion business. Because of our fashion industry talent, the concentration of retail hubs, proximity to the major markets in the US, and logistics support, Columbus is the only city capable of this transformative innovation. The Fashion Alliance will focus on 4 areas of fashion; education, smart manufacturing, technology, and experience. This core focus will help Columbus become a place where students, designers, entrepreneurs, and retailers can learn, make, innovate, and experience fashion. Stay tuned for a major announcement as the Fashion Alliance of Columbus officially kicks off starting Fall 2019.