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Policy & Institutional Advisory

Strengthening Luxury, Fashion & Creative Sectors Globally

FHMC supports governments, cultural ministries, chambers of commerce, trade agencies and educational institutions in strengthening their fashion and creative industries. Our work combines strategic clarity, cultural intelligence and deep sector experience to help institutions design programmes, build capability and enhance their global competitiveness.

We advise on the structural development of creative industries, working with public and private stakeholders to create conditions in which brands and talent can grow with intention and long-term sustainability.

How FHMC supports institutions

Sector Strategy and Development

Designing frameworks for the advancement of fashion and creative industries, including sector mapping, strategic recommendations, talent pathways and long-range development scenarios.

Internationalisation and Export Readiness

Creating market-entry models, capability-building tools and export-readiness programmes that prepare SMEs and emerging brands for global growth in regions such as Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.

Institutional Capability Building

Developing the skills of governmental and institutional teams through training, advisory and co-creation. Areas include industry understanding, cultural analysis, stakeholder management, sector mapping and programme execution.

Creative Economy Education and Future Skills

Designing curricula, workshops and learning frameworks for universities and cultural institutions, aligned with the evolving needs of the global fashion and luxury landscape.

Public–Private Collaboration and Sector Alignment

Facilitating alignment between institutions, brands, investors and creative communities to strengthen shared priorities, improve dialogue and support sector resilience.

Who we work with

FHMC supports:
• Cultural ministries and creative commissions
• Government agencies for trade, industry, tourism and innovation
• Chambers of commerce and export promotion offices
• Fashion councils and cultural foundations
• Universities, business schools and design schools
• Regional development bodies and public–private initiatives

Our work operates across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas, adapting to the cultural, economic and political context of each region.

Examples of FHMC’s institutional contributions

All examples are anonymised and presented with respect for institutional confidentiality.

• Designing a national fashion sector strategy for a Middle Eastern cultural authority
• Creating an export-readiness and internationalisation framework for emerging designers in Europe and Latin America
• Developing capability-building programmes for public-sector teams supporting creative industries
• Leading workshops and educational initiatives with universities and cultural institutions in Europe, the Middle East and South America
• Advising governments on creative economy positioning, talent development and sector competitiveness

These engagements are conducted with discretion, sensitivity and a long-term perspective.

Our approach

FHMC brings together:
• Strategic and analytical depth
• Psychological and organisational insight
• Global cultural intelligence
• Deep industry knowledge
• Experience with public-sector realities

This combination enables us to help institutions see their sector clearly, identify leverage points and design interventions that create enduring impact.

FHMC engagements are led personally by Fabián, with additional specialist collaborators integrated when needed to bring depth in research, design, education or capability development.

Begin a conversation

To explore how FHMC can support your institution or governmental initiative, please contact us for a confidential discussion.