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Capital city of a country recognized for its creativity and its know-how, Brussels is home to a growing number of big names in national and international fashion. Its fashion is rich in variety of styles and well-known labels. Life is good here and there are even whispers in the “milieu” that “Brussels is where it’s all happening”. Modo Bruxellae (meaning “in Brussels fashion” in Latin) is an association created in 1994 by the Minister for the Economy of the Region of Brussels-Capital to promote all actors in the Brussels fashion sector, from the most avant-garde designers to traditional fashion houses. Its deep knowledge of this evolving sector has created a unique platform, an interesting meeting point and useful interface to discover and assist fashion designers in Brussels.The association has developed www.modobruxellae.be, updated daily, where many visitors (+25,000 per month) find all the latest information on Brussels fashion: news, advertisements and reports of events, addresses of designers, brands, shops, schools, modelling agencies... Modo Bruxellae also organizes events, the most important being the Designers’ Trail taking place every even year during the last weekend of October. Over three days, the city centre moves to the rhythm of astonishing fashion exhibitions in unusual locations (cafés, galleries, shops, private apartments...). At least 100 exhibits entice fashion devotees, inform fashion novices about the present and future of Brussels fashion and offer new views of the historical heart of the city. Modo Bruxellae also organises other exhibitions and fashion shows, stock sales of clothing and accessories by young designers and other projects. Every year, Modo Bruxellae awards the Modo Prize worth 7500€ to the most promising Young Fashion Designer in Brussels. Modo Consult, a new department, offers fashion business consultancy.