Houston, Texas & Milan, Italy — Vesta Stream Studios, a global Connected TV (CTV) and OTT distribution platform, today announced an exclusive North American partnership with Fashion Channel, the iconic international fashion media brand operated by FC Productions S.r.l., to launch a dedicated FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel and expand premium fashion content distribution across OTT platforms.
Established in 1982, Fashion Channel is a pioneer and market leader in fashion, luxury, and lifestyle video production. The brand holds a singular distinction as the only fashion content provider to have participated in the launch of the world’s three most prestigious fashion, luxury, and lifestyle satellite television networks. Over the last four decades, Fashion Channel has also produced original and exclusive video content for leading international magazines and prominent editorial groups, cementing its reputation for editorial authority and production excellence.
Fashion Channel’s archive represents one of the most comprehensive fashion video libraries in the world, encompassing more than 10,000 hours of premium content captured across the global fashion capitals of Milan, Paris, London, and New York.
Under the agreement, Vesta Stream Studios will serve as the exclusive FAST and OTT streaming and monetization partner for Fashion Channel across North America. Vesta will create, operate, and commercialize a 24/7 branded FAST channel, while also curating and distributing on-demand (VOD) collections across its OTT ecosystem. International distribution outside North America will be supported on a non-exclusive basis across global FAST and CTV platforms.
The partnership significantly extends Fashion Channel’s digital footprint through Vesta Stream’s distribution network of more than 50 million devices worldwide, spanning major Connected TV platforms, OTT applications, and in-vehicle infotainment systems, enabling premium fashion programming to reach audiences wherever they consume content.
“Since 1982, Fashion Channel has chronicled fashion not just as style, but as culture, industry, and global influence,” said Marzio Nocera, Founder & Chairman of Fashion Channel. “Partnering with Vesta Stream Studios allows us to evolve our legacy into a FAST-first, digitally native experience bringing decades of premium fashion storytelling to new audiences while preserving the editorial integrity that defines our brand.”
Vesta Stream Studios will oversee all technical and commercial operations for the channel, including cloud-based playout, scheduling, metadata management, standards-based ad marker insertion, and dynamic ad monetization. The FAST channel will support both programmatic and direct-sold advertising, optimized for premium brand-safe environments.
“FAST is most effective when premium verticals are treated as destinations, not commodities,” said Danny Nguyen, Advisor to Vesta Stream Studios and Founder of Grid Show. “Fashion Channel’s legacy, scale, and credibility make it uniquely positioned for FAST success. Through Vesta’s multi-platform distribution including connected TVs and automotive infotainment we are building a modern fashion network designed for today’s viewing behaviors.”
The Fashion Channel FAST Channel is scheduled to launch on the Vesta Stream platform in early 2026, with phased expansion across additional FAST, Connected TV, and automotive platforms throughout the year.
About Vesta Stream Studios
Vesta Stream Studios is a global Connected TV and OTT platform delivering end-to-end FAST channel creation, cloud playout, advertising monetization, and multi-platform distribution. Vesta supports content distribution across more than 50 million devices worldwide, including Connected TVs, OTT platforms, and in-vehicle infotainment systems, enabling premium content owners to scale reach and revenue in the evolving streaming ecosystem.
About Fashion Channel
Founded in 1982 and operated by FC Productions S.r.l. in Milan, Italy, Fashion Channel is an internationally recognized fashion media brand with one of the world’s largest fashion video libraries. The company has played a foundational role in global fashion television and continues to produce premium fashion, luxury, and lifestyle content for broadcasters, platforms, and leading editorial groups worldwide.
