Let’s face it. Banks don’t like lending to creative businesses and fashion businesses, especially, are viewed as high risk. However, if you had a growing and viable brand, then the Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) is what you’d apply for. Don’t waste precious time. Pick yourself up, prepare, and pitch for the funds you need writes Joanne …
Read MoreHOW CAN EUROPEAN BRANDS CONQUER THE ASIAN MARKET?
I often hear it said that discerning Asian consumers “lack brand loyalty.” Indeed, the Asian consumer tends to crave newness, but the crux of the matter lies in history. For generations, the US and European markets have grown up with the same household brands. From a young age, we have been hardwired to associate the …
Read MoreHOW FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY HAS CHANGED
Over my career as a creative and art director, I’ve had the pleasure of working with incredible talents. When I was at Austin Reed, as artistic director, I was asked to select the team to carry out the photography of the campaign. As creative director, there is always a slight moment when presenting the concept …
Read MoreTHE ART OF THE SHOOT – PART 2
Photo Credit: Irving Penn featured on Photography Office. Why communicating through digital has changed the role of fashion photography. It is time to make a crucial investment in good photography – it sells. The pivot to communicate through online and through social media rather than print and traditional advertising has completely altered the role of …
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