The organisation behind tradeshow Pure London has launched a new fashion podcast, Fashion Questions which aims “to give voice to a powerful network of fashion industry insiders”.
Read MoreA new report ‘ State of Fashion Technology’ by McKinsey and The Business of Fashion outlines the areas in which the fashion industry has to act in order "maximize their technology resources."
Read MoreThe Department for International Trade helps businesses learn how to sell abroad, find the best countries for your product and create an export plan that is right for your brand.
Read MoreStart-Up Loans and The Open University have partnered to provide a range of courses that are a rich source of vital information for anyone who’s new to being their own boss, as well as would-be business owners who are considering taking the plunge.
Read MoreCreative England understands the needs of creative businesses. They know how difficult it is to access finance from traditional sources and that in order to take your business to the next stage, you need a cash injection to make your growth plans a reality.
Read MoreDo you have a huge to do list but you’re struggling to start even one task? Does everything seem too overwhelming so it is easier to do nothing? We can all suffer from times of procrastination, so sometimes you need to consider why you feel like that. In today’s blog I’m suggesting a few things to consider next time you find yourself avoiding a task and ways to find the motivation.
Read MoreMost of us find the terms and issues around carbon and net zero quite confusing. Science tells us that in order to limit the impacts of climate change, businesses must reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Read MoreThere is a big debate around whether leather is sustainable. Whilst many argue that it is a by-product of the meat industry and it would be wasteful to just throw it, others would debate that it isn’t sustainable due to the high carbon footprint as well as the toxic chemicals used in the tanning process.
Read MoreEvery business today should have a code of ethics that they operate by – these are the principles that the business will operate by. These are important codes that a business needs to not only state, but live by to ensure they are building their brand honestly and with integrity.
Read MoreThe pandemic has seen a rise in the popularity and understanding of the climate crisis, sustainability and what we as individuals need to do to mitigate our impact on the planet. This has led consumers to became more aware of the dangers of fast fashion and momentum in the ‘fashion for good’ space has gained real traction.
Read MoreThe British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that it has worked closely with the British Fashion Model Agents Association (BFMA), and the Home office with the support of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) to secure a change to the Immigration Rules, introducing a ‘stop-the-clock’ mechanism on the T5 (Temporary Worker) Creative and Sporting visa used by models and freelancers in the creative industries.
Read MoreIn a world where sustainable practice is more crucial than ever, it is important to recognise and reward the work being done across the globe by progressive luxury businesses. Positive Luxury award businesses and individuals for success in sustainability from innovation to the circular economy.
Read MoreThe Royal College of Art (RCA)-led consortium has been awarded a grant of £5.4m by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to establish the Textiles Circularity Centre (TCC) to enable the transition to a more ‘circular’ economy.
Read MoreLaybuy is one of the latest businesses to offer deferred payment plans for brands to offer their customers, working with Merchants to let them offer their customers a simpler way to pay. The customer can pay in 6 weekly, interest-free instalments whilst the brand receives their payment immediately.
Read MoreThe requirements of Pending B-Corp Status are to meet the legal accountability requirement for B Corp Certification, complete and submit a prospective B Impact Assessment and to sign the Pending B Corp Agreement, paying a one-time fee of £250.
Read MoreB Corp Certification is based on the verified practices and policies of a company over the past year, which means that only companies that have been in operation for at least twelve months are eligible for B Corporation Certification. However, B Lab heard from the market that early stage companies needed a way to signal to stakeholders like investors, board advisers, employees, and prospective clients that they were on track to certifying as a B Corp. B Lab created Pending B Corp status to help those early stage companies make that commitment count.
Read MoreFlying Solo opens applications each season to new talented independent designers to show Flying Solo’s clientele and press the most unique and exciting collections from all over the world.
Read MoreWolf & Badger was founded by brothers Henry & George Graham in 2010 with a small boutique in Notting Hill, expanding 2 years later to a second location in Mayfair. With a high global demand for independent design, Henry and George replicated the physical retail concept in an online platform, wolfandbadger.com.
Read MoreASOS Marketplace launched in 2010 with just 20 sellers. Since then it has become the leading online platform for independent brands. Today the platforms hosts over 800 boutiques from all over the world and continues to grow and explore emerging markets.
Read MoreFlying Solo is an innovative retail concept that provides opportunities for independent brands to showcase and retail their premium collections direct to customers through their flagship store in Soho, NYC as well as though a digital platform and at NYC and Paris fashion weeks.
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