FASHION DESIGNERS WORKSHOP

Presented by SN Fashion Hub, Curated by Sophie Ndaba

The Business of Fashion workshop is a deep dive into what it really takes to turn creativity into commerce. Created by Sophie Ndaba and SN Fashion Hub, this powerhouse session is built to help emerging and growing designers understand their place in the fashion ecosystem — and level up.

This isn’t just about sketching. It’s about value chains, pricing models, digital tools, and building a brand with staying power. From couture to streetwear, join the conversation on how to move from “just designing” to owning your role as a fashion house and industry player.

Topics

Establishing a Fashion Business Foundation

Understand how to build a brand with structure, direction, and long-term vision.

From Concept to Execution

Take your idea through production, branding, retail, and delivery. We’re talking end-to-end thinking.

Creative Direction Meets Business Strategy

Marrying aesthetics with analytics to build a business that looks good *and* performs.

Bridging the Gap Between Creativity & Commerce

How to navigate funding, digital tools, pricing, and manufacturing.

Growing the Local Fashion Economy

Building community through collaboration, training, and proudly local production.

PANELISTS & FACILITATORS