MISSION AND VISION

Empowerment
Education
Collaboration

UCOF works to harness the talents of newcomers and visible minority groups who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) in the fashion industry by enabling them to become active players in growing the local economy.

Our vision is to be a platform for empowerment and collaboration towards a more inclusive and diverse cultural representation.

OBJECTIVES

To help newcomers, BIPOC/visible minority groups overcome economic barriers in the fashion industry through education, networking, partnerships and resources to achieve their life goals.
To increase brand visibility for local, BIPOC, newcomer, and immigrant businesses in the fashion industry through the annual UCOF Fall Fashion Festival.
To promote acceptance of the growing diversity and multiculturalism in New Brunswick.
To attract and retain immigrants in the fashion industry to New Brunswick.

WHY COLOURS OF FASHION

United Colours of Fashion was born out of the need to celebrate the uniqueness of each colour, race, and nationality in line with the values that each group contributes to the cultural and economic landscape of Canada.

One of the main goals of the UCOF Fall Fashion Festival is to promote engagement and collaboration among creatives and fashion designers of diverse backgrounds while providing them with training and mentorship.