East London Small Business Centre

London fashion Week, taking place 18^th - 23^rd September, will showcase several fashion entrepreneurs who have been getting business support from ELSBC – the UK’s oldest enterprise support agency.

Ada Zanditon, a 25 year old London College of Fashion graduate, came to ELSBC April 2009 needing help not with her fabulous and eco-friendly womenswear creations, but with her business plan.

Ada said: “I came to ELSBC because I needed help with writing and implementing my business plan ELSBC’s fashion business advisor, has been an immense help in helping me create a business strategy and creative design that are streamlined and complimentary to my brand Ada Zandition.”

Fast forward to September 2009, Ada became one of the four designers chosen to showcase their Spring/Summer 2010 collection at this year’s Vauxhall Fashion Scout, as part of their One’s To Watch programme. Ada will also be exhibiting at this year’s Esthetica show, taking place at 180 The Strand, as part of London Fashion Week.

For future fashion designers Ada advises: “Young designers really need to consider developing ethical designs, as sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the industry.”

Another ELSBC client, Christopher Raeburn will also be showing his collection at Esthetica.

Meanwhile, Dean Quinn, a 23 year old Central St Martins graduate, came to ELSBC wanting help with his business model. Having already gained exposure through his impressive Blade Runner inspired BA collection this summer; Dean needed to work on his business strategy and was referred to ELSBC’s services by an industry leader.

Dean is also one of the lucky designers chosen by Vauxhall Fashion Scout, where he will show his Spring/ Summer 2010 collection with a catwalk show.

The business advisor, who has been working with these talented young designers said: “British design talent is both admired and respected around the world. It is a privilege to work alongside these creative talents and help them shape and grow their fashion businesses for the future.”                            

Published: September 2009