The Cape Town Fashion Council is the first industry body of its kind, in South Africa (SA), and aims to represent the Western Cape’s fashion, accessory and footwear designers. The Council was formally registered as a non-governmental organisation in November 2006 with the aim of playing a key role in being the representative mouthpiece and common platform for the fashion industry in the Western Cape. The function of the CTFC includes; representing the diverse views of the fashion design industry, marketing the capacity internationally and ensuring that key interventions grow and promote this vibrant industry. The CTFC has been recognized as a funding channel for the Western Cape Provincial Government and City of Cape Town in support of the local fashion sector. The CTFC board was elected by local industry and currently comprises four fashion designers and eight industry players within the Clothing and Textile value chain including representatives of Media, Manufacturing, Retail, Education, Labour and Government.