We are delighted to introduce the 'Derry Design Collective', a group of designers - featuring 7 from the FTDC, who pitched their business plans to industry experts, including FashionCapital & Fashion Enter CEO – Jenny Holloway, Danielle McNally – Business Officer for Derry City & Strabane District Council and top milliner John Paul Doherty from John Paul Couture. The designers participated in the Designer Business Start Up Programme and succeeded in winning the opportunity to travel to London in February to showcase their collections and gain invaluable industry experience!
Our 10 designer finalists include:
Agne Nazebetauskatie - ONA by Agne
Alan Creswell - Alan Creswell Designs
Andrew McAllister - Pedraza London
Edele O'Kane - Edele O'Kane
Emma Curtis - EmMarie by Emma Curtis
Emma Kirwin - Empire Clothing and Leotards
Hannah Vail - Han*
Joanne Doherty - Piece Makers
Nicole Scott - Aerith & Elora
Orla Phillips - Orla Phillips Designs
Learn more about the finalists and their brands here