FOUNDING 100
THE FIRST HUNDRED
The Founding 100 are the first hundred professionals and organizations to enter the foundation of MOF and set the standard of the network.
Founding 100 is the first step towards the network envisioned by the founder of MOF. The Founder’s Vision
WHAT THE FOUNDING 100 IS
- The founding group of professionals and organizations the network launches with.
- Professional recognition of real contribution to the industry.
- First access to the MOF structure and a voice in shaping its rules.
- A balanced representation of all eleven departments.
WHAT THE FOUNDING 100 IS NOT
- It is not a ranking and not an award.
- It is not a popularity contest or a public vote.
- It is not paid membership and the status cannot be purchased.
- It is not a state recognition, licence or certificate.
- It is not a guarantee of work, bookings or media coverage.
WHO CAN APPLY
Applications are open to professionals aged 18 and over and to organizations working in the Bulgarian fashion industry or with it.
PROFESSIONALS
- Active in one of the eleven departments
- With demonstrable professional work
- With at least one public professional link
- Aged 18 or over
ORGANIZATIONS
- Brands, manufacturers, agencies, showrooms, media, schools
- With active operations and a contact person
- With a clear contribution to the network
- Ready to work to professional standards
SELECTION CRITERIA
PROFESSIONAL RELEVANCE
The work sits clearly inside one of the departments and is part of how the industry actually operates.
CREDIBILITY
The submitted details and professional links can be verified.
CONTRIBUTION
The applicant adds value to the network — skill, capacity, knowledge or access.
BALANCE
The group is balanced across departments, roles and scale so it represents the industry, not one segment of it.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
- Founding Member status upon approval
- Priority inclusion in the professional registry once it launches
- Early access to MOF professional formats and sessions
- A voice in shaping the standards and the departments
- Visibility in front of a professional, not an accidental, audience
TERMS
Applying and Founding Member status are entirely free. There is no application, review or approval fee, and the status cannot be purchased.
Submitting an application does not guarantee approval. Every application is reviewed by the MOF team and may be approved, waitlisted or declined.
FIRST REVIEW
- 01 SEP 2026Applications open
- 07 SEP 2026First Founding Members announced
- 10 SEP 2026First review of applications
- 25–26 SEP 2026MOF Industry Preview