Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (French pronunciation: [fedeʁɑsjɔ̃ d(ə) la ot kutyʁ e d(ə) la mɔd]; 'Federation of Haute Couture and Fashion') is the governing body for the French fashion industry. It has a dual mission: as a professional organisation in the classic sense of the term, as in other sectors of the economy. As such, it provides services to its members, and represents them in the professional ecosystem and towards public authorities in France and Europe. As an event organisation with Paris Fashion Week and Haute Couture Week, for which it structures the official calendars and adjacent activities, it aims to consolidate Paris as the fashion capital of the world.