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FBC Crystallized
As FBC enters its fourth year, we’re thrilled to be partnering in 2010 with Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED™. The gorgeous setting, the creative concept and the likeminded love of fashion creates the perfect synergy and space for FBC members to meet 6 times per year.
Happy Birthday FBC!
An interview with Courtney Blackman and Alison Whelan, FBC co-founders and chairmen on FBC's 4th birthday!
LOVE AWL
Alison Whelan (when not running FBC with Courtney Blackman) is MD and founder of AWL, a specialist fashion and beauty copywriting agency. Some of her clients include Cocosa.com, Swarovski, Paul & Joe Beauty, Tank Magazine/ Tank Forum, Levi’s, & Lee Jeans.
Member Profile: CEO of my-wardrobe.com, Sarah Curran
Sarah Curran CEO of my-wardrobe.com recently won Gold: Overall Winner and Best Innovation at the 2009 Drapers E-Tail Awards as well as being nominated for Best Emerging Retailer at the 2009 Retail Week Awards. FBC gets up close with an exclusive interview.
FBC Gets CRYSTALLIZED
It has been an outstanding year and with 2010 around the corner, it means only one thing for FBC: Things are about to get bigger and much more sparklier than ever before with the official news of its new partnership with the Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED™ Concept Store and Café on Great Marlborough Street, London.
FBC: Our Biggest Year Yet
For the past two years, a large majority of fashion-related brands and businesses have taken more than just a hit in terms of growth. However as the Fashion Business Club approaches its fourth birthday in January of 2010, it’s not difficult to understand why FBC is the biggest and most successful it has ever been, increasing in membership by 47% in 2009 alone.
Ups and Downs in Working Relationships
On 26 November, a beautifully sunny day in the capital and a full house at FBC’s last event of 2009, the glitz and glamour of the fashionably educated crammed into the lounge to hear Jonathan Saunders speak with Dolly Jones, Editor of Vogue.com and FBC board member, to get an insight of how fashion designers today can make it or break it.
FBC Dream Team
In a rare interview combining the fashion-genius of two industry leaders, FBC welcomes guest speaker, designer Jonathan Saunders, interviewed by board member and editor of Vogue.com, Dolly Jones on Thursday, November 26th at the Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED™ Lounge.
What's in Store for Bryce Aime?
A designer with drive and a vision for success, FBC member Bryce Aime, launches his first boutique.
Stylist and The City
As the saying goes… “Where there is smoke, there is fire” and where there is fashion, there is Anne Look. Not only can you see her at every London Fashion Week show, industry event and party, but now you can catch up with FBC member Anne Look on her blog ‘Stylist and The City’- http://annelook.blogspot.com/
FBCtv Gets its own Logo
Alison Whelan says ‘I’m loving our new logo and really think it encapsulates the essence of such a sparking new opportunity for FBC. FBCtv is the creative media content channel to FBC and focuses on sharing selected information from the member meetings with a wider audience.’
Pre-Fashion Summit 2009 Interview
For two days in November, the fashion industry’s leaders, visionaries and innovators will come together for one amazing event – Fashion Summit 2009. Organised by Drapers and WGSN, this is the essential event for anyone in the business of fashion, taking place on 17th - 18th November 2009 at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London.
FBC Member Spotlight
FBC members represent every aspect of the fashion industry from buyers, fashion designers, editors, PRs, brand managers, and more. Being from different fashion backgrounds, we have a lot to offer one another, and get to do so through the networking session after each meeting. FBC members appreciate it, benefit by it, and look forward to sharing their talents. FBC founding member, Jimmy Ho, has seen FBC grow to what it is today, and has made many connections along the way.
6 Degrees of FBC Separation
There’s no better way to become well connected in the fashion industry than to join Fashion Business Club. Time and time again, networking has proven to be one of the utmost valuable ways to succeed.
Sapphires: A Model Success Story
Sapphires: A Model Success Story Over the years, FBC has heard many success stories from members who have grown their businesses tremendously through the tools available through FBC. That being said… meet Sapphires Model Management.
Fail to Prepare & Prepare to Fail
FBC has member meetings every other month. You’d think that might mean we only work on the event lightly during the preceding month? Not so!
Pre-meeting Interview
With only one day to go until the fashion designer face-off with Nathan Jenden of DVF/Nathan Jenden and Michael Herz of Aquascutum, we wanted to check in with FBC member, Michael, who will be playing the part of the interviewer.
FBC hearts LFW!
Although there are many perks to being the director of press for Fashion Business Club, one of my very favorites has to be twice per year, when that whimsical week of fashion blows through the style-savvy streets of our sumptuous city…otherwise known as London Fashion Week.
Who's Guest Editing at FBC?
We’re all smiles at Fashion Business Club (FBC), as FBC member Navaz Batliwalla is going to be our guest editor for our post-London Fashion Week meeting on the 24th of September.
Not Working Works
Not working and net working are on par in my business. If I take time off, power down and remove myself from just about every electrical device possible - I’m delighted to meet people and hook them up with other people. If I don’t remove myself for at least a month of the year - I’m a total grouch and coming up with any ideas (the nuclear centre of my business) is nigh on impossible - as is smiling, laughing or generally being excited about my business. Sometimes only an endless sandy ...
Setting up a Business with FBC Member Anne Look
When one makes the scary decision to embark on the big bad world of labelling oneself a ‘business owner,’ where does one begin?
FBC Member Profile: Afira
Fashion Business Club (FBC) loves welcoming new members. They are the life and soul of our club. As an insight into FBC we decided to ask member, Afira a few questions.
My History with FBC by Regine Mowill
After graduating with a degree in Fashion Design from Central Saint Martins in 2005, I set up a womanswear label and debuted with an off-schedule catwalk show under London Fashion Week in February 2006. I came across a post by FBC on http://www.asmallworld.net, an online membership-based community, in the business forum section. Fashion Business Club had recently been set up and they had just had their first meeting. It seemed exciting and fresh. I promptly sent them an enquiry and ...
July 30 Pre-Meeting Interview
With only one day to go until the next highly anticipated FBC meeting at the Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED™ Lounge, we wanted to check in with FBC’s next guest speaker, DailyCandy London editor, Malika Dalamal, who will give us the inside scoop from one of the most influential consumer sites out there.
FBC Member Profile: Emma Harrison
Fashion Business Club loves welcoming new members. They are the life and soul of our club. As an insight into FBC we decided to ask new member Emma Harrison a few questions.
Face-to-Face Networking is still the best
Networking is a funny word. It sort of has a not cool connotation. Fast moving power talkers schmoozing around, swapping business cards in rapid succession.
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