New Delhi, April 12: Fashion is certainly one such industry that is always seeking fresh ideas, hunting for new talents and exploring new innovations. The ever-changing trends of the industry demand developing platforms for young and emerging designers to showcase their novelty in the market with conviction before they become a full-fledged part of the industry. This is where the need of platforms for emerging fashion designers arises.

Here are some platforms that can come as handy for budding fashion freaks:

  1. IFS (International Fashion Show): Luxury fashion and lifestyle platform which showcases an elite selection of fashion pieces by designers from all over the world, displays an impressive fusion of east and west design. The designers exhibiting their work will reflect the eclectic tastes of this cosmopolitan city and its exciting combination of cultures. The concept behind IFS has been developed to integrate the changing needs and demands of a young, diverse and fashion conscious consumer, hungry for new designs and creative couture. IFS will bring together some of the world's most sought-after designers. Following the premiere in London, the show will then be held in New York, Paris, Canada, Dubai and Mumbai.

  2. Not Just A Label: Not JUST A LABEL is the world's leading designer platform for showcasing and nurturing today's pioneers in contemporary fashion. The most famous online platform for emerging brands and designers since its launch in 2008 by Stefan Siegel, NOT JUST A LABEL has grown up to become the reference point in the avant-garde fashion system. Today this platform represents 22000 designers in over 110 countries, working in a unique network that connects creatives, buyers, opinion makers, adv agencies and influencers.

  3. FASHIONCLASH: FASHIONCLASH is an innovative and interdisciplinary showcase for fashion and a worldwide network of emerging designers and artists. The FASHIONCLASH Festival is an inspiring, international and interdisciplinary fashion festival that takes place in Maastricht (the Netherlands), that shows the art of fashion in the broadest sense of the word. The festival aims to provide a fertile platform where a new generation of designers and artists from various disciplines get the opportunity to present their work to a broad and diverse audience, (inter)national press and industry leaders.

  4. Meetup.com: Mixing a combination of innovative Fashion shows, an eye for perfection and great passion for emerging talent, Meetup.com aims to be the premium showcase for Fashion Designers and Models in London. It is aimed at emerging Fashion Designers and will provide a platform to help you showcase your work.

  5. Emerging Designers: The Emerging Designer is New York-based fashion network that promotes, educates and provides opportunities to global talent. The platform consists of three main areas: content, consulting and events to foster connections with industry creative's and professionals. They feature top international labels that attract retailers, stylists, press and companies that want to work with fresh names. They also support the Made in New York movement and the businesses, people and organizations that help make the city thrive. They offer a variety of consulting services for emerging designers, retailers and startups looking for brand strategy and marketing help. They also help match designers with retail opportunities, special projects, collaborations and creative positions.