I  Historical background and composition

The Fédération Française de la Couture, du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des C
réateurs de Mode was established in 1973.

The Federation is the executive organ of each Chambre Syndicale and is
run by the president Didier GRUMBACH, who continuously acts with the
authority entrusted to him by the fashion industry.

The Federation is composed of:

* The Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, created in 1868

which is composed of the Haute Couture houses, and firms that are not registered
under the label of "Haute Couture" but which have a made-to-measure
dressmaking activity in the Paris area.
President: Mr Didier GRUMBACH
President d'honneur: Mr Jacques MOUCLIER

* The Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et
des Créateurs de Mode, created in 1973

which is composed of Couture Houses and fashion designers of women's ready-to-wear

Président:	Mr Ralph TOLEDANO
Vice-Présidents :	Mme Laura UNGARO
	Mr Jean-Charles de CASTELBAJAC

* The Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Masculine, created in 1973

and composed of the Couture Houses and fashion designers
of men's ready-to-wear

Président d'honneur :	Monsieur Pierre CARDIN
Président :	Monsieur Simon BURSTEIN
Vice-Président :	Monsieur Stéphane WARGNIER