Royal Council of Fashion

The Royal Council of Fashion is a Brunant-based not-for-profit organisation which oversees and promotes fashion and the fashion industry of wikinations, in particular those of the IWO. The RCF was originally founded in 1948 within the scope of Brunant, but has combined with other Brunanter and wikination-based organizations to create one larger society in 1973. Among other things, the RCF organizes Mode Week in Koningstad, helps promote up-and-coming designers and awards innovative and excellent design yearly.

History
The Royal Council of Fashion was founded in 1948. The original founding members were designers Louis Hermite and Julian Cassals, businesswoman Silvana Berner-Bianqua and Princess Maria Antonia (sister-in-law of King Johan II, a Koningstad socialite.

In 1980 the RCF organized the first Mode Week in Koningstad.

Leadership and activities
Princess Anne-Marie of Cettatie is the president of the RCF, though the chair and chief executive is former Kemburger menswear designer Henry Saunders. The RCF is based at 8 Koningstraat, an early 19th-century building.

The key activity of the RCF is organizing Mode Week in Koningstad, happening in early March (Fall/Winter) and early October (Spring/Summer). Their show calendar is thus:


 * Nordic Fashion Week: April/September, held alternately in Inselöarna and Strasland. The NFW is best known for highlighting winter wear and affordable fashion, which has led ti to be one of the most covered shows for not just showing the trends but the pieces which will be on sale for that season, unlike the others
 * Mode Week Koningstad: early March (Fall/Winter) and early October (Spring/Summer) - Mode Week is considered the premiere of the season and is where designers feature highlights of their haute couture and readywear collections, menswear and other seasonal clothing.
 * Alcacer Fashion Week: mid-March/October, held in Traspes - AFW showcases readywear designs, as well as men's and children's fashions.
 * Semaine de la couture: late-March/October, held in Cettatie = La semaine de la couture is devoted to haute couture and custom fashion, further showcasing high-quality and custom-made wedding dresses and summer fashion.