In October 2025, the SFD became a partner of the UNESCO “Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) for Fashion” capacity-building project and successfully hosted a series of thematic workshops organized by UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia.

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. As a specialized agency of the United Nations, UNESCO works to strengthen the common bonds of humanity through education, science, culture, and communication. In collaboration with its 194 member states, UNESCO’s activities include protecting biodiversity, addressing artificial intelligence, promoting quality education, safeguarding heritage, and ensuring reliable access to information.