About our event
Support our 2026 Event: Our objective is to provide significant value for both our event attendees and sponsors. The funds we receive will be allocated strategically to crowd-fund the most essential categories. In return, we have developed tiered benefits to enhance your business.
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Why Sponsors Should Support Our Event
Supporting our event is more than a marketing decision—it’s an opportunity to align your brand with creativity, community impact, and real economic development within the fashion industry. By partnering with us, you help empower emerging designers and creatives who are driving culture and innovation forward.
Your sponsorship directly contributes to:
Funding grants and educational opportunities that shape the next generation of talent.
Providing visibility and access to underrepresented designers and entrepreneurs who rarely receive these resources.
Fueling economic growth within the local creative community through jobs, vendor opportunities, and small business participation.
In return, sponsors gain:
High-value brand exposure to an engaged audience of tastemakers, buyers, media, and influencers.
Meaningful community impact tied to diversity, creativity, and empowerment.
Strategic marketing opportunities, including digital promotion, on-site visibility, and direct audience engagement.
Partnership alignment with a purpose-driven organization committed to innovation and excellence.
When you support this event, you’re not just investing in a show—you’re investing in a movement that elevates creativity, celebrates culture, and transforms lives.
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Hello, and thank you for considering a partnership opportunity with us. I’m the Founder & CEO of FWD Fashion Group, a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting emerging fashion designers and creative entrepreneurs through high-impact events, educational programming, and grant funding.
Our signature event, Next In The District, brings together industry leaders, innovative brands, and community partners to empower the next generation of talent while generating real economic opportunities. Last season, our event engaged more than 250–300 in-person attendees, 350–400 total participants, and awarded a $5,000 business grant to support designer growth.
Sponsors trust us because we are:
Results-driven — We track measurable outcomes and provide clear visibility, reporting, and impact metrics.
Professionally operated — Led by experienced executives with backgrounds in event production, marketing, hospitality, procurement, and nonprofit management.
Community-focused — Every partnership directly supports local talent and the advancement of small businesses.
Committed to brand excellence — Our events are executed with a luxury standard that reflects positively on every partner involved.
We believe sponsorship should be mutually beneficial, and we are dedicated to ensuring that your brand receives strong visibility, meaningful engagement, and alignment with a credible, mission-centered organization.
We would love the opportunity to discuss how we can tailor a partnership that aligns with your goals and marketing priorities.