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How to start a fashion business

Pure London.
Pure London. Photograph: http://www.purelondon.com/
  • Book now - Sunday 24 July, 2.15pm-3.15pm
  • Book now - Monday 25 July, 11.30am-12.30pm
  • Book now - Tuesday 26 July, 11.30am-12.30pm
  • Please note: Pure London is a trade only event for anyone in the business of fashion and is not open to the public. Please ensure that you work in any element of fashion before booking your ticket. To attend any of these classes, you must also have a ticket for Pure London. Tickets are free of charge, visit Pure London’s website to register your details and secure your place.

Fashion is one of the most competitive industries to break into, but also one of the most exciting. During this one-hour Masterclass with designer and entrepreneur Anna Popovich, you’ll learn the key things you need to know to get a fashion business up and running.

Pure London
Pure London Photograph: http://www.purelondon.com/

From the challenges of establishing a new brand to building a team that shares your philosophy, the class offers hard-earned advice that you can apply to your own fashion brand. Along the way, you’ll also soak up advice on marketing and finance, as well as expert tips on putting together your first line as a one-person enterprise.

Tutor profile

Anna Popovich is a London-based designer and owner of her self-titled fashion label. In addition to designing her own collections, Anna has worked with some of London’s most prestigious fashion houses as a fittings model.

About Pure London

Pure London is the UK’s leading trade fashion buying event, representing womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories and young fashion. Organised by i2i Events Group, it takes place every February and July.

The show offers buyers the opportunity to discover collections launching for the season ahead from over 800 brands, with opportunities to attend catwalk shows and hear from peers and industry experts during valuable seminars and workshops. Pure London is open to anyone in the fashion industry, including people working in UK and international independents, department stores, retailers, mail order companies and more.

Details

Multiple dates available

  • Book now - Sunday 24 July, 2.15pm-3.15pm
  • Book now - Monday 25 July, 11.30am-12.30pm
  • Book now - Tuesday 26 July, 11.30am-12.30pm

Location: Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX
Price: £25 (includes VAT and booking fee)
Event capacity: 100

Please note: Pure London is a trade only event for anyone in the business of fashion and is not open to the public. Please ensure that you work in any element of fashion before booking your ticket. To attend any of these classes, you must also have a ticket for Pure London. Tickets are free of charge, visit Pure London’s website to register your details and secure your place.

Information on Guardian Masterclasses

To contact us, click here. Terms and conditions can be found here.

Returns policy

Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 14 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.

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