RaiseFashion Opens 2027 Masterclass Applications
The eight-week program offers post-revenue independent fashion brands training, advisory support and grants of up to $50,000.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Fashion
RaiseFashion has opened applications for its 2027 Masterclass, an eight-week program for post-revenue independent fashion brands. Four designers will be selected to receive grants of up to $50,000 each at the program's conclusion.
Why it matters
The program targets emerging designers who have reached revenue but often lack structured guidance in business strategy, finance and supply chains. Its non-profit model and grant funding aim to help small brands build sustainable operations in the United States fashion market.
RaiseFashion has worked with 550 brands and facilitated $1.5 million in financial support since its 2020 founding, and grants under the 2027 Masterclass are capped at $50,000 per designer. The announcement does not state the exact amounts to be awarded or how the four recipients will be chosen.
The players
RaiseFashion
RaiseFashion is a non-profit organisation founded in 2020 that supports independent fashion brands through training, advisory services and grants.
The details
Training covers business strategy, financial management, branding, marketing, supply chains and legal considerations, with bespoke, pro bono executive advisory support. The final week is held in New York City, and travel and accommodation are covered for participants based outside the city.
Timeline
2020: RaiseFashion is founded as a non-profit organisation.
November 3, 2026: Applications for the 2027 Masterclass open.
2027: The eight-week Masterclass takes place, concluding with a week in New York City.
Culture Shift
The 2027 Masterclass extends RaiseFashion's track record of supporting 550 brands and $1.5 million in funding since 2020, continuing its focus on post-revenue independent designers. It reflects a broader push in the fashion sector to equip small labels with business infrastructure rather than relying solely on creative talent.
Independent designers weighing the Masterclass should review eligibility for post-revenue brands and the eight-week time commitment, which includes a final week in New York City. Designers outside the city should note that travel and accommodation are covered for that week.
The takeaway
Emerging fashion designers who have reached revenue can use structured programs like this one to strengthen business strategy, finance and supply chain practices alongside their creative work. Reviewing eligibility early gives brands time to prepare for the application window.
Further reading
For more on the industry this program serves, explore Fashion coverage across the United States.
Source note: This article includes information reported by FashionNetwork.
