Press Release for The Power of Influence Fashion Roundtable Event at The Shop At Bluebird Covent Garden
“I am thrilled to be bringing a Fashion Roundtable event to the magical new The Shop at Bluebird in Floral Street. It’s a beautiful store, celebrating great fashion and style with a witty approach. Like many fashionistas, I worked hard to get a seat on the Front Row at catwalk shows; but what is also relevant is what we can do with that voice once we have achieved that influence. It’s one thing getting there, it’s another using it. That’s why I am so pleased to have these incredible speakers on board, all of whom have used their platforms to promote positive change. Am excited to share this event with you!”
Date: 11/07/2018
Arrival: 5pm
Discussion: 5.30 - 7.30pm
Location: The Shop at Bluebird
Carriage Hall
29 Floral Street
London
WC2E 9DP
Tickets: please click on the link here.
Why The Power of Influence?
Fashion Roundtable promote an inclusive, positive fashion industry: open and accessible to all. For this event, we discuss how is it one thing to get to the Front Row at fashion shows, or indeed the Front Bench in politics. However, what do you want to do with that position of power and privilege once you get there? Our event next week will chart not only the reasons why using one’s influence as a force for positive actions, but also an opportunity to share ideas and actions.
Speakers for The Power of Influence event are: -
Katharine Hamnett CBE, world renowned fashion designer, activist and the original Mrs. Tee, who invented the slogan t’shirt: “I’ve always believed in using media coverage to try to effect change. The reason I was able to do that and say whatever I wanted was because I was always my own boss. We launched my company in 1979 with 500 quid and stayed completely independent. If I wanted to do something, no one could stop me.”
Lisa Cameron MP, Former NHS clinical psychologist turned SNP MP, the SNP Westminster Mental Health Spokesperson and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Textiles and Fashion (Fashion Roundtableare the secretariat for the APPG, connecting fashion and politics).
Christine Megson, Integrated public services consultant, former Education adviser to the Labour Government. Co-ordinates the @FabianWomen mentoring programme.
Karen Binns, Fashion Roundtable's Fashion Expert, a creative and fashion director, with over 25 years' experience in the global luxury fashion industry. An experienced public speaker, advocating inclusion and diversity.
Carson McColl,"Chief Whip" at iconic UK brand Gareth Pugh and co-founder of RawPowerMovement, a grass-roots activists' network, bringing power to a new generation of campaigners.
Anna Murray, Co Founder and Creative Director of Patternity, a ‘conscious creative organisation’ underpinned by their core philosophyand multidisciplinary research. All their projects, products and educational events work with pattern to inspire more curious, collaborative and connected ways of living.
Jessie Brinton, Former Features Director of the Sunday Times Style, writer, editor and sustainable living and environmental advocate.
Tamara Cincik, CEO and Founder of Fashion Roundtable said: “I am thrilled to be bringing a Fashion Roundtable event to the magical new The Shop at Bluebird in Floral Street. It’s a beautiful store, celebrating great fashion and style with a witty approach. Like many fashionistas, I worked hard to get a seat on the Front Row at catwalk shows; but what is also relevant is what we can do with that voice once we have achieved that influence. It’s one thing getting there, it’s another using it. That’s why I am so pleased to have these incredible speakers on board, all of whom have used their platforms to promote positive change. Am excited to share this event with you!”
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PRESS RELEASE: Fashion Roundtable To Host a Roundtable at Push PR 13/12 3.30pm -5.30pm. It's Time To Talk The Fashion Industry and Brexit
For an industry, which conservative estimates say voted 95% Remain, the need for dialogue around Brexit and the potential impacts to the fashion sector are clear.
A sector based on global trade and talent, with creative exchange and international travel at the heart of it's business model: how does it survive and indeed thrive through the upcoming UK and EU trade deals, as they begin in earnest next month in Brussels?
For an industry, which conservative estimates say voted 95% Remain, the need for dialogue around Brexit and the potential impacts to the fashion sector are clear.
A sector based on global trade and talent, with creative exchange and international travel at the heart of it's business model: how does it survive and indeed thrive through the upcoming UK and EU trade deals, as they begin in earnest next month in Brussels?
The UK fashion industry is founded on Heritage brands: from Charles Worth, to Barbour, launching digital global leaders: from Net-a-porter to Asos and world class designers and innovators: from Phoebe Philo, to Phoebe English.
How do we maintain that international reputation and continue to excel once the UK leaves the EU? Where are our opportunities for growth and on-going recognition?
What more can we do to achieve UK fashion excellence across bricks and mortar retail, online platforms, regionally and into which global markets?
These challenges and questions will be a part of the conversation of the first Fashion Roundtable tomorrow, since our recent launch.
Confirmed speakers are:
Nick Vinson writer, editor and creative consultant and in whose monthly Wallpaper*magazine column has written on Brexit and will share his concerns for the fashion industry and design sector: from SME, to global businesses.
Jack Karet from DCMS will present on where DCMS have been working hard on Brexit strategy.
Derin Adebiyi from ISM will present on #freemovecreate which Fashion Roundtable have joined and are supporting and will explain what this is about to support the creative sector and fashion industry though Brexit visa policy lobbying.
Jack Tindale from Policy Connect will present on the work of the Design and Innovation APPG and how that can link in with fashion industry strategy for Brexit and business.
Kate Wicklow Senior Policy Advisor for Guildford HE will present on the unintended consequences of the Ebacc in our education exam system and make the case for the need for STEAM not STEM education, for our post Brexit workforce and fashion talents
Confirmed Attendees Include:
Nick Vinson, Sarah Mower MBE, Katharine Hamnett CBE, The Design Council, The Right Project, Richard Malone, Karen Binns, Bev Malik, Valery Demure, LCF, BEIS, Black Neon Digital,
Tamara Cincik: Founder and CEO of Fashion Roundtable says: " I am excited to join the dots between policy makers and fashion industry visionaries, I have made in my work across both the political and fashion sectors. This first roundtable, as well as our next London one on 17/01/18, will offer us a key opportunity to make insightful recommendations to Government, while the UK enters the key trade deals next month, which we hope will benefit the fashion industry for sustained and long-term growth."
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