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03/05/2024

Did you know that I also lecture for London College of fashion? I’ve been running a short course for the last 5 years on Fashion Business Planning. I’ve lectured to those setting up the most amazing brands and those who already have brands but need to inject some form of process to their planning. I absolutely love taking this course as I get to think on ‘my toes’ and adapt industry principles to everything from clothing for the metaverse to the opening of a fashion marketing agency! You can of course take this course UAL: University of the Arts London or contact me directly for one to one support.

Tuesday Tip- manufacturing and sampling If you’ve managed to find a manufacturer who you feel suits your brand (if you’r...
16/04/2024

Tuesday Tip- manufacturing and sampling

If you’ve managed to find a manufacturer who you feel suits your brand (if you’re not sure drop me a DM) then it’s a good idea to sample a few styles. Make sure they are different from each other for example fabrication and shape.

If the factory is asking questions this is a very good thing , from working in industry and working with hundreds of factories if questions are asked you usually get better samples.

I would recommend you look at the fit of your garment and if you’re not sure you can hire a technologists to help you with fit. Usually there will be tweaks to any style you sample unless you are very lucky which normally doesn’t happen.

Lastly price. See if the price for production meets your margin needs. At this stage you should have an idea of your target market and the prices you would like to charge. If the price doesn’t add up you can request opens costs to get an idea of the breakdown.

Any questions drop me a DM

World Art Day- I wanted to shine a light on the very talented Caroline Duffy Designs. Caroline is a fantastic artist w...
15/04/2024

World Art Day- I wanted to shine a light on the very talented Caroline Duffy Designs. Caroline is a fantastic artist who paints the most gorgeous floral designs.

I worked with Caroline to help support her strategy and expand her business to offer both fashion and lifestyle to her brand. We brainstormed Caroline's vision for her brand and then looked at her product offer, timelines, costs, as well as her supplier base.

Caroline's has expanded her offer to include prints, blankets, cushions, scarves, candles, notebooks and dresses- watch this space for new items!

Caroline's business is growing from strength to strength and she has been featured in numerous magazines and even made a TV appearance! She has worked so hard and deserves all her success.

This quote really resonated with me! I most certainly can think that that the grass is greener on the other side, for ex...
15/04/2024

This quote really resonated with me! I most certainly can think that that the grass is greener on the other side, for example now I’m self employed I think maybe I should go back to buying! When the reality is I love the work I do now and I should make sure I continue to ‘water’ the career path I’m forging now! Do you often wonder if the grass is greener somewhere else? If so let me know and drop me a DM

Here’s a few things you might not know about me… these are all things that have impacted who I am today and why I am on ...
12/04/2024

Here’s a few things you might not know about me… these are all things that have impacted who I am today and why I am on a journey to support women in the fashion and lifestyle sector build and sustain successful businesses. After being a burnt out buyer who suffered from endometriosis and infertility I decided to leave my job and move to America with my husband, we thought we would have an adventure since kids didn’t seem to be on the cards for us. I fell pregnant after handing in my notice (I did have fertility treatment too) and we decided to stay in the UK. Anyway since experiencing such high levels of stress I am continuously working on ways to balance life and find ways to work more efficiently for a sector that I love. I wouldn’t lie the worry of ‘messing up’ and the pressure of fashion retail is deeply engrained within me, however I’ve found by working calmly you often achieve more success as you can see and feel what will work for your brand. When it comes to product I always feel a sense of ease as it is something that really resonates with me. Anyway if you want to know anymore please let me know….

The aim of the game from speaking to clients is to create a brand that was born out of an idea you feel passionately abo...
11/04/2024

The aim of the game from speaking to clients is to create a brand that was born out of an idea you feel passionately about. Of course the success of a brand will result in profitability and longevity however this takes planning! Having business coach can help you achieve your dream brand, Save you time, save you money and even a little bit of your sanity

Planning is key to any part of your business. Speaking to manufacturers is crucial to launching any product based brand ...
09/04/2024

Planning is key to any part of your business. Speaking to manufacturers is crucial to launching any product based brand even if you are producing the final products yourself. Having an idea of what you want and need is essential in getting the right manufacturer to suit your business needs. If you’re not sure how to start drop me a DM.

NEW - Season 2 of our is out now on Spotify. Link in stories… as usual we’ll be covering off topics to support fashio...
20/09/2023

NEW - Season 2 of our is out now on Spotify. Link in stories… as usual we’ll be covering off topics to support fashion/clothing brands utilising our decades of experience in the industry. If you have any questions or requests please send us a DM.

Tuesday Tips- Influencer Marketing Issue. Here are a few tips to help you when approaching influencers. For a ...
30/05/2023

Tuesday Tips- Influencer Marketing Issue. Here are a few tips to help you when approaching influencers. For a more in-depth look at the pros and cons of using influencers as well as useful tips and some alternative cost saving ideas listen to our ‘Not Another Fashion Podcast’ episode on Spotify

EPISODE 3 - INFLUENCER MARKETINGLISTEN NOW https:// open.spotify.com/episode/10D78As1P...
30/05/2023

EPISODE 3 - INFLUENCER MARKETING
LISTEN NOW https:// open.spotify.com/episode/10D78As1PZHOug1XgkJOqc Marketing is often the second largest cost to a business after stock, and it's an important means of drawing customers to your brand.
The use of influencers has been the main strategy for many brands. Is the cost of influencers worth it?
How do you find the right influencer for your business? what are your other options? We discuss all of these questions in our podcast but please let us know your thoughts…... LISTEN NOW

How is your fashion business going? Have you launched? How are sales? Do you feel you could benefit from some help? If y...
29/05/2023

How is your fashion business going? Have you launched? How are sales? Do you feel you could benefit from some help? If you think we could work together book your FREE 30 minute explore session where I can get an idea of how we can best work together.

EPISODE 3 - INFLUENCER MARKETING OUT NOW Marketing is often the second largest cost to a ...
24/05/2023

EPISODE 3 - INFLUENCER MARKETING OUT NOW Marketing is often the second largest cost to a business after stock, and it’s an important means of drawing customers to your brand.
The use of influencers has been the main strategy for many brands. 💰is the cost of influencers worth it? 🙋🏽‍♀️How do you find the right influencer for your business? 👍🏽what are your other options? We discuss all of these questions in our podcast but please let us know your thoughts…. LISTEN NOW https://open.spotify.com/episode/10D78As1PZH0ug1XgKJ0qc

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