It’s that time of the year again, when fashion lovers involved in the industry get a little insight into the business of fashion. The FashionPreneur summit, an initiative of the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards, is focused on giving up and coming creatives in the fashion and beauty industry an opportunity to navigate the dynamics of turning passion into profit.
This year’s edition is slated to hold this Saturday 26th October at Kingdom Kampala under the theme, “How you can let the star in you shine“.
For anyone interested in knowing the ins and outs of the fashion industry, here’s what to expect from the jam packed day, according to the ASFA team.
- You get to learn from the best
You will work alongside award-winning academics and practitioners, who have exhibited at leading design shows. They will share their extensive industry experience when teaching and researching our specialist subjects, to help you achieve your ambitions.
- Industry-standard facilities
You will have access to state-of-the-art studios, workshops and rooms that are resourced with industry-specific machinery for all aspects of fashion and textiles production. The combination of workshop practise, exploring digital technology and traditional craft skills will enable you to develop a personal and professionally relevant portfolio.
- Industry links and placements
We have excellent links with regional and international brands. You will have the opportunity to carry out a placement in industry as one of your modules to gain valuable experience and networking skills.
- Fashion Week and New Designers
There will be chance to showcase your work to industry leaders at the prestigious Fashion gurus.
- Links with industry
The FashionPreneur creates modules that get employer and industry engagement, where you’ll work in collaboration with employers and partners in the industry.
The high-heeled panel of speakers
Sonia Karamagi – Brand manager, Stanbic Bank
“How to realize the full potential in marketing your your brand.”
Bernard Mukasa – lawyer
Legal perspective of a Business
Teddy Ruge
Using technology to transform your business
Gloria Wavamunno – Renowned designer
“Process of maintaining, evolving a fashion business and Development of one’s creativity”
Bettinah Tianah – Content creator
“Using social media influence to grow and build your personal brand.”
Oliver Nakakande (Miss Uganda)
“Choosing pageantry to impact society and promote a nation’s tourism.”
Humphrey Nabimanya – Peer educator
“The importance of CSR in Business”
Micheal Omamteker – Activist
“Using fashion as a tool to impact lives”
Fatumah Asha – Fashion designer
“Building fashion brands that create economical success”
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