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The Business of Fashion

  • Holiday Inn & Suites Mississauga West - Meadowvale by IHG · Mississauga
  • From CAD 104.64
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The Business of Fashion
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Get Ready for the Biggest local Fashion Business Conference. We want to help creatives become successful business owners and entrepreneurs.
About this Event

The Business of Fashion Conference is an empowering educational experience created for fashion designers, stylists, beauty professionals, models, content creators, retailers, and creative entrepreneurs who are ready to turn their passion into a profitable business.

This conference goes beyond creativity and explores the business side of the fashion industry. Through expert speakers, interactive discussions, and an esteemed panel, attendees will gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence to build sustainable brands, increase their income, and grow successful businesses.

What attendees can expect:

  • Inspiring keynote speakers and industry leaders.
  • Practical business strategies for launching and scaling a fashion brand.
  • Marketing, branding, and social media insights.
  • Financial planning, pricing, and business management tips.
  • Legal and intellectual property basics for creatives.
  • Networking opportunities with designers, entrepreneurs, sponsors, retailers, and industry professionals.
  • Panel discussions featuring successful fashion and business experts.
  • Resources and actionable takeaways that can be implemented immediately.
  • Opportunities to collaborate, build partnerships, and expand professional networks.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, The Business of Fashion Conference will equip you with the skills, connections, and inspiration to thrive in today's competitive fashion industry.

We will have a fashion show to close out the day.

Because great designers create fashion—but successful entrepreneurs build lasting brands.


Agenda

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
The Business of Fashion (The Founder)
Host: Shelley Jarrett

Info: My vision. My Why.


🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Insuring your Business
Host: Cardeen Williams
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:15 PM
Marketing
Host: MO
🕑: 12:25 PM - 12:45 PM
Sponsorships
Host: Andrew Terry Pasieka
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Keynote Speaker (How to Transform Creatives)
Host: Vivienne Barnes

Info: This presentation would focus on how creative vision can be transformed into a sustainable business through strategic partnerships, branding, community engagement, resilience, and long-term planning. The hope is that attendees will leave not only inspired but equipped with practical strategies they can begin implementing immediately in their own businesses.


🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
LUNCH
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
The Creatives (Panel Discussion)

Info: Break (Preparation for Fashion Show)


🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Fashion Show (5 designers)

Info: La Lune by Ne by Nehal Elsamahy Jammobi Apparel by Juliana Larma Vivienne Dacosta Design House


🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Moderator & Fashion Show Host
Host: Austin Dorey
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Event venue & nearby stays

Holiday Inn & Suites Mississauga West - Meadowvale by IHG, 2565 Argentia Road, Mississauga, Canada

Tickets CAD 104.64 to CAD 1066.34
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