Frequently Asked Questions

The Global Fashion Directory (GFD) is a curated, searchable platform that connects fashion brands, manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers around the world. It helps businesses grow, collaborate, and scale by making it easy to find trustworthy partners across the fashion supply chain.

GFD isn’t a marketplace or a bulk contact list. It’s a B2B matchmaking platform powered by our proprietary Match Engine™ and built for real results. Every listing is hand-vetted by fashion professionals, No spam, no storefronts, no noise — just verified profiles, powerful filters, and warm outreach tools to help you connect directly with the right partners.

We include apparel manufacturers, textile suppliers, sourcing agents, brands, and service providers such as designers, agencies, model managers, and creatives — across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, accessories, and so much more.

GFD is built for fashion professionals who need real, reliable sourcing connections — fast. Whether you’re a brand founder, sourcing manager, consultant, or sustainability leader, GFD helps you skip the noise and connect directly with pre-vetted partners. From startups to scaling companies, if you’re serious about supply chain growth, verified leads, and trusted collaboration, GFD was built for you. Get listed for free and start attracting inbound interest just from being discovered in the directory. When you’re ready to grow faster, paid tiers unlock more visibility, outreach tools, and verified leads — no full-time sourcing team required.

Yes. Businesses listed in the Global Fashion Directory can self-identify as Women-Owned, Minority-Owned, Youth-Owned, or Disability-Inclusive. This makes it easy for brands with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion sourcing goals to find aligned partners without the guesswork.

Absolutely. GFD lets you filter for ethical and sustainable practices — from traceability and deadstock use to next-gen materials and certified production. Many businesses upload third-party documentation like audits and certifications, so you’re not just trusting claims, you’re seeing the proof.

GFD is built for serious fashion businesses — brands, manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers. To apply, head to our Onboarding page and choose the form that matches your business type. Every submission is hand-reviewed by our team. We only accept businesses that meet our sourcing standards to keep the directory high-trust and high-impact. The Match Engine™ can’t match you with top partners if you’re not listed — apply to get seen.

Just contact our support team and we’ll permanently remove your listing. You’re always in control of your visibility.

Every business on GFD is manually reviewed and categorized by real fashion professionals — no scraped, no bulk uploaded. We review each company’s credibility, offering, and certifications, then personally connect before listing. The result? Curated, noise-free results so you can build real, strategic partnerships faster.

New businesses are added weekly. Our team reviews existing listings annually to keep profiles accurate and trustworthy. While we verify every new member, we can’t guarantee third-party info is always 100% up to date.

Once you register to create an account, GFD’s proprietary Match Engine™ helps you search by industry sector, product category, service type, location, minimum order quantity, certifications, and so much more — making it easy to find the exact partner you need.

The GFD Match Engine™ is our proprietary smart filter system that helps you find the right partners fast. No bulk lists or guesswork — just high-fit, verified businesses matched to your goals, capabilities, and criteria. Built for fashion. Tuned for traction.

Once you register for an account, GFD’s proprietary Match Engine™ helps you search by industry sector, product category, service type, location, MOQs, certifications, and more. Whether you’re building new partnerships, planning global expansion, or comparing supplier capabilities, GFD helps you connect directly with verified businesses — fast.

Start with a sharp profile — clear language, strong visuals, and up-to-date info. Pro and Premium packages include expert reviews to help you stand out and Elite gives you full done-for-you optimization. When it comes to outreach, Pro users get plug-and-play templates, Premium includes warm introductions, and Elite delivers full-service outreach handled by our team.

Essential – Perfect for testing the waters without wasting time on cold outreach.
Pro – Ideal for teams ready to start meaningful conversations and close deals — not just run experiments.
Premium – Built for businesses that want volume, momentum, and serious conversions — without hiring a full sales or sourcing team.
Elite – A full-service partnership with unlimited access, done-for-you outreach, custom lead strategies, and your own dedicated success manager and strategist.

Browsing the Global Fashion Directory and applying for a listing is free. To unlock full business profiles and verified contacts, you can purchase a one-time credit package:
Essential – FREE (get listed and unlock 5 hand-verified leads to start testing traction and conversations) — no credit card required.
Pro – $2,500 (30 verified leads + expert profile support to build trust and double your reply rate fast.)
Premium – $5,900 (100 high-intent leads + warm outreach + premium placement to boost conversions.)
Elite – $29,000/year (Done-for-you outreach, lead generation, and full-service strategy — for teams ready to scale fast with white-glove support.)
You’re not just buying access — you’re unlocking the power of the Match Engine™ to find the right partners faster. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Just verified connections that drive results.

Credits are used to unlock full access to verified business profiles including contact info, capabilities, categories, certifications, and other key data. Once you unlock a profile, it’s yours to view anytime. Credits never expire, work across all categories, and stay on your account even if you switch tiers. No loss, no reset — just simple, flexible access when you need it.

You only pay when you purchase a credit package. There are no subscriptions, no hidden fees, and no automatic renewals. Buy what you need, when you need it.

Elite is ideal for businesses looking for a 1-on-1 strategic partnership with white-glove support, full access to our database, and a strategic partner to handle outreach, matchmaking, and positioning. If you want faster results with less lift, Elite is right for you. If you’re scaling fast and want to lead in your category, book a strategy call to see how we can help.

Elite is a 12 months custom partnership. If you exit the Elite, you’ll retain your verified status and profile, any unused lower-tier credits, and your lifetime Elite Member badge. However, you’ll lose access to the concierge support, unlimited leads, custom outreach, and strategic guidance that comes with Elite.

Most directories sell you clutter. We deliver clarity. Every profile is verified. Every match is real. And every pricing tier is designed to save you time, money, and months of guesswork. If it doesn’t drive results, we fix it — or refund you.

We offer a 7-day refund on Pro and Premium packages if no credits have been used. Elite comes with a guaranteed ROI — if you don’t see at least 10x ROI in 12 months, we’ll either keep working with you for free until you do, or give you your money back. No questions asked.

Reach us anytime at support@globalfashiondirectory.com, or through the form on our Contact page. Our team is here to help.