STARTING AND GROWING a successful fashion business is tough! The UK is the centre of creativity but designers/fashion businesses face a high failure rate, often due to a lack of business and entrepreneurial skills, and struggle to access finance.
THAT’S WHERE WE COME IN…
We’re passionate about supporting both start up and established fashion entrepreneurs, and our mission is to challenge the low success rate in the sector, with our approachable mentoring and access to fashion industry expertise and finance.
Access our industry experts who are here to give you tailor made guidance & support
Gain expertise and network at our inspirational and practical talks and workshops.
See our NEW ONLINE GETTING IT MADE COURSE
Join our vibrant networking community offering events, essential resources and exclusive offers
A government backed, flexible loan for those trading 2 years or under, which comes with FREE mentoring
INTRODUCTION TO FASHION ANGEL
WHO ARE WE?
We’re a team of fashion industry experts that understand what it takes to build a successful fashion business. Our collective experience includes working with clothing, footwear, accessories, textiles and jewellery labels. We’ll give you the guidance and support you need to take your business forward.
LATEST TWEETS
Massive congrats to our @StartUpLoansUK alumni Rosh Mahtani, founder of jewellery brand @AlighieriJewels whose been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. Very well deserved! https://t.co/OjelaJduWo
Want to increase your online sales? Selling Fashion Online Seminar, 26 Feb @bipc BOOK NOW 👗👜🎽👡 - https://t.co/iViXRgVirH https://t.co/cAZYwiMea8
Good morning 🙂 Did you miss yesterday? @FashionSVP 😏 🤗 Don’t worry, we are here again today for another great day to answer all your fashion business related questions - Come and see us on stand G5 for a quick chat 😁 #FashionSVP https://t.co/hDqKKNlLpM
We have kick started our seminar - Getting It Made on sourcing and selecting the right manufacturers @FashionSVP You still time! Come over to the Fashion Station for valuable advice and guidance. #FashionSVP https://t.co/DBW8hwwKNT
@FashionSVP Come over to The Fashion Station as we are starting our Getting It Made seminar on sourcing and selecting the right manufacturer. Don’t miss the opportunity to get value advice and guidance. https://t.co/VUC7w4FL8W
Good morning 👋 🙂 We here @FashionSVP Stand G5. Drop by for a quick chat! One to one advice on how to achieve your fashion business ambitions #FashionSVP https://t.co/O7CYOQb14P
A very #HappyChineseNewYear2020 to all our Chinese clients and subscribers. We hope the year of the rat is a good one! https://t.co/DwbDBYpU7J
Do pop on to the stand for a chat! https://t.co/WQK1FTxeP5
Looking for business mentoring, events & access to funding? Have a chat with show supporter @FashionAngel1 They aim to give fashion designers & entrepreneurs the tools they need, to start up & grow sustainable fashion businesses. Meet them at #FashionSVP https://t.co/USpoXIFc2j https://t.co/ZrXRsC281n
Our Pitching For Fashion Funding masterclass @BIPC is about to start. A full house as ever! https://t.co/beXCMGKLg1
Looking for investment for your fashion brand? Last chance to book a place at our Pitching For Fashion Funding masterclass @BIPC on 22 Jan - 2 spaces left https://t.co/6F7P4ohprr https://t.co/EMqkidgwTv
@e_nation @KingsCollegeLon @DellUK @SquareUK @Xero @TSB @o2businessuk @ICAEW It was a pleasure as ever! Well done to you and the
@e_nation team
Geat to see so many aspiring #Fashionentrepreneurs at the @e_nation #startup2020 How To Start A Fashion Business talk and be joined by Rosie @lfa_agency https://t.co/fVhwkm6hbk
Alison Lewy MBE will be speaking at StartUp 2020 tomorrow on the 'How to Start A Fashion Business' at 2pm. She'll also be on the @startuploanuk stand at 11.30pm to discuss finance. Join us for the biggest start-up show of the new year https://t.co/yy0PSRusv0 https://t.co/UEXRjKkMqt
Is 2020 the year you take your fashion brand to the next level? We can help you pitch for funding! Our Masterclass on 22/01/2020 will help you create a pitch deck & gain the confidence to nail that investment. https://t.co/aMVvgWcryN
#startupinvestment https://t.co/idFHx1EWfU
See the top sourcing exhibitions for 2020 - plus win a workshop space! - https://t.co/jYey2ZqwUz https://t.co/u598vV1NA7
DON’T HANG ABOUT, CHECK US OUT
Call 0208 216 3411 let us talk you through all the options to see what’s best for you.
Email info@fashion-angel.co.uk or contact us and we’ll get right back to you.
Join the Business Club, book a place on one of our hugely informative events, see how mentoring can help you, or find out how a Start Up Loan can get you started.
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