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Albanian International Fashion Federation (AIFF)<\/strong><\/p>\n The Albanian International Fashion Federation (AIFF) serves as the leading institution for the fashion industry in Albania, promoting the development, recognition, and international visibility of the country\u2019s creative talent.<\/p>\n AIFF aims to strengthen Albania\u2019s position in the global fashion landscape by supporting both emerging and established designers, encouraging innovation, and preserving the country\u2019s cultural identity and artisanal heritage.<\/p>\n Key AIFF activities include promoting official fashion events, organizing networking platforms for professionals, brands, media, and institutions, overseeing and certifying quality standards for runway shows and collections, and implementing international training, research, and cultural exchange programs.<\/p>\n AIFF works closely with public institutions, cultural organizations, universities, and international partners to develop innovative projects, stimulate entrepreneurship in the fashion sector, and enhance Albania\u2019s presence in global design and creative networks. The institution acts as a reference point for the governance of Albanian fashion, guiding the industry toward a sustainable, competitive future deeply rooted in the country\u2019s artistic and artisanal traditions.<\/p>\n Gentiana Dervishi \u2013 Founder and Artistic Director of Albania Fashion Week & President of AIFF<\/strong><\/p>\n Gentiana Dervishi<\/strong> is the Founder and President of the Albanian International Fashion Federation (AIFF), an institutional body headquartered in Tirana, active since January 2026, established with the aim of promoting, coordinating, and strategically developing the Albanian and Balkan fashion system.<\/p>\n In her role, she provides overall leadership in the governance of cultural, educational, and artistic and commercial promotion programs, working to safeguard the interests of the sector and to strengthen its international competitiveness.<\/p>\n AIFF\u2019s activities are structured through the design and management of specialized training programs, workshops, and masterclasses for designers, managers, and industry professionals; the coordination of events, conferences, and cultural initiatives aimed at consolidating Albania as a regional creative hub; the development of strategic partnerships with media, institutions, buyers, sponsors, and international stakeholders; the definition of institutional communication and territorial branding strategies; the promotion of innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility; and the creation of professional and institutional networks between local and international operators.<\/p>\n AIFF positions itself as a catalyst for the qualitative and structural advancement of fashion in the Balkans, encouraging the adoption of professional standards comparable to those of leading fashion capitals and supporting long-term projects capable of generating lasting cultural, economic, and creative impact.<\/p>\n Alongside her institutional activities, Gentiana Dervishi is active internationally as the founder of the GX brand, operating between Milan and Paris, and of GX Models APS Showteam, through which she contributes to the promotion of global fashion and the enhancement of talent, strengthening the dialogue between international markets and the Albanian fashion system.<\/p>\n Thanks to a strategic vision and a well-established international network, she leads AIFF as a dynamic institutional platform capable of supporting and guiding the growth of the entire fashion ecosystem, making it competitive and globally recognized.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Albanian International Fashion Federation (AIFF) The Albanian International Fashion Federation (AIFF) serves as the leading institution for the fashion industry in Albania, promoting the development, recognition, and international visibility of the country\u2019s creative talent. AIFF aims to strengthen Albania\u2019s position in the global fashion landscape by supporting both emerging and established designers, encouraging innovation, and<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/albaniafashionweek.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-30-at-16.32.59-1024x682.jpeg\")
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