Fashion Angel Blog
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Will Virtual Tradeshows be Beneficial for Start-Ups
Virtual tradeshows, showrooms and online B2B platforms are quickly becoming commonplace - could these be the future for retailers, buyers and brands?
British Fashion Council Announces London Fashion Week September 2020 Dates
British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that London Fashion Week September 2020 will run from Thursday 17th to Tuesday 22nd September 2020.
How Fashion Brands Can Adapt to Changing Consumer Behaviour
Fashion brands now find themselves in emerging in an entirely new climate since the lockdown due to Covid-19 began. With consumer behaviours changing considerably it is the time to re-evaluate and realign your business priorities and marketing efforts, pivoting to adapt to this unchartered climate.
British Fashion Council Announces Launch of Great British Designer Face Coverings
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the launch of ‘Great British Designer Face Coverings: Reusable, for People and Planet’, a joint campaign with Bags of Ethics, to manufacture and retail internationally, sustainable and reusable non-medical face coverings.
How made-to-measure technology helps fashion brands become more sustainable
The fashion industry is one that naturally evolves – not only to meet supply and demand, but to keep up with shifting trends and to also stand out from competition.
3D body scanning platform Meepl offers free access to its platform to help fashion SMEs
Swiss tech start-up meepl is offering free access to its smartphone-enabled, 3D body scanning technology for fashion SMEs impacted by the Covid-19 crisis.
BFC announces launch of new Covid Crisis Fund to support designers
The British Fashion Council (BFC) said on Friday that it’s launching a new £1 million Covid Crisis Fund to support designer businesses and students during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Fashion Angel Business Support: Corona Virus Update
A message from Fashion Angel’s founder, Alison Lewy MBE.
Fashion Angel Corona Virus Business Support Update
Corona Virus Government Support For Business, Self-employed & Employees
International Women’s Day 2020: Spotlight on 3 self made fashion entrepreneurs
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, we thought we would highlight three inspiring self-made female fashion entrepreneurs, that we’ve had the pleasure of supporting during their business journey.
Brand Spotlight: Menswear Tailoring Brand Kit Blake
We had the pleasure of catching up with Start Up Loan alumni Christopher Modoo, Co-Founder of menswear tailoring brand Kit Blake.
6 UK Trade Shows to visit if you’re looking to source fabrics & manufacturers in 2020
If you’re looking to source fabrics and manufacturers for clothing, accessories or textile based homewares, visiting trade shows are a good option, as you’ll be able to see a multitude of suppliers under one roof.
Fashion Angel at Fashion SVP Sourcing Exhibition January 2020
Fashion Angel will once again be exhibiting at sourcing exhibition Fashion SVP, on January 29th & 30th at Olympia.
Designer Spotlight:Interview with Sleep Siren Founder
As part of our Designer Spotlight series we spoke with former marketing guru Lily Boulle, founder of Europe’s first online sleep and wellness boutique, Sleep Siren. The platform launched in January 2019, after securing finance and mentoring from Fashion Angel, via the government’s Start Up Loan initiative.
TOP TIPS FOR DECIDING WHETHER TO MANUFACTURE IN THE UK OR OFFSHORE
When looking for manufacturing partners, one of the key decisions you’ll need to make is whether you want to produce in the UK, or are prepared to manufacture offshore. Read our top tips.
Designer Spotlight:Interview with Cara & The Sky Founder
After securing a government Start Up Loan with Fashion Angel, buyer turned brand owner Cara Melzack has launched her fun knitwear brand to rave reviews. We caught up with her to find out more about the UK produced, Cara & The Sky.
UK fashion and textile exports to the USA to be hit by 25% tariffs
UK produced clothing, to include women’s outerwear, swimwear, men’s suits, cashmere and wool items, bed linen and handbags, will be subject to 25 percent tariffs when sold in the US market.
London Fashion Week opens with a new inclusive approach
The British Fashion Council (BFC), organisers of London Fashion Week, have for the first time invited the public to its exhibition and catwalk space at The Store X, 180 Strand.
Fashion Angel Partners With Fabric Sourcing Platform Digifair
Starting your own fashion brand can present many challenges, and sourcing fabrics and trimmings are one of the key issues facing start-ups, along with finding the right manufacturers.
How To Write A Fashion Photoshoot Brief
Great images can get you noticed and gives you an edge over your competition! In order to get the images you want though, it’s essential to write a clear brief for your fashion photoshoot.