The Des Moines Fashion Alliance’s mission is to cultivate and support Des Moines and Central Iowa fashion industry by providing a network of resources and information geared to stimulate growth and development, as well as nurture and encourage emerging talent in the Des Moines metro.
It is the intent of this start-up organization to foster the following goals:
• Encourage contact and fellowship between members of the organization with the goal of creating synergy in the local industry
• To advocate public services and community building activities where the fashion industry aids in community concerns and needs.
• Promote career opportunities in the fashion industry in Central Iowa.
• To sponsor activities and events that will encourage and heighten networking skills among professionals, while filling an unmet niche in the art, design and fashion community.
• Provide information and educational opportunities about fashion related issues and trends
This is for everyone in the Fashion industry:
*Designers
*Models
*Make-Up/Hair
*Photography
*Fashion Entrepreneurs (Business owners, marketing/promotions, event planning)
*Runway
*etc
Founders: Liza (lizakindred.com), Ashley Canney, Nathan (ambush)

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February 2, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Lindsey ash
My name is Lindsey Ash, a current ISU student in the the Fashion Design program. I have been searching for internship opportunities offered in Des Moines, but have not had much luck. If any one from the Fashion Alliance would know of any opportunities available I would greatly appreciate it.
I am also interested in knowing how to become a part of the Des Moines Fashion Alliance.
Thank you so much for your time,
Lindsey Ash
Junior in Apparel Managment Product Development-Creative Design
ljash@iastate.edu