2009 Workshops & Seminars
HOW TO REACH OUT TO INVESTORS AND FINANCIAL FUNDING	PORTFOLIO, PROFILE & NAME BRANDING BUILDING
Great workshop inviting all guests that will be shown an overview of the basics to obtaining investment, this will include types of funding available together with the advantages and disadvantages of each. If you want to know what funders and investors are looking for in a potential investment opportunity, then this is the seminar to attend. This workshop is highly reccommended to all creative entrepreneurs, the seminar will provide critical information on how to access major sources of funding for business start-up, development and growth.	Covering a very important aspect to the growth and indentification of all creative artists. This workshop breaks down the importance of a designers identity and style. Three important factors of a designer is their creativity, the business skills as well as their reputation. This workshop will explore your how to best appeal to your targetted clients simply by having your name on the product.
RACIAL CONTRADICTION IN LONDON FASHION INDUSTRY	MUSIC AS A GREAT WHEEL FOR URBAN FASHION
As on the most popular runways across the world, racial discrimination has existed in a major way. Magazines neglecting models based on skin colour, designers, commercial and other model clients refusing to use models based on colour. But the question is how to change it. And the answer is hit them where it hurts, don't give your money to what could be seen as part of the problem. The days of complaining are over, attendees at this workshop will look at alternative ways on how to building a new generation of a non racially biased industry and a fashion culture discreditting all racially biased designers & magazines and more.	Urban fashion followers have always been intruiged and influenced by musicians, mainly of hip hop culture and RnB. From wearing brands like addidas in the 70s, Karl Kani in the 80s, FUBU in the 90s, to the high fashion labels of today. This workshop will open up an interesting discussion to its attendees, the very important social and economical relationship between Urban music and fashion, past, present and future.
THE WIDER PICTURE: THE NECESSITY OF BUILDING A STRONG EUROPEAN URBAN FASHION SCENE	UNDERSTANDING THE BLING BLING CULTURE
Urban fashion, as all fashion, is a derriviation of culture, culture that reflects the best clothes worn by a social class that allows them to go by their regular activities, plus the influence of other factors. Based on this Urban fashion will always exist amongst those that are excited about clothes that reflect their reality with great style and design. With various controversial contradictions in society. Urban fashion designers can take their opportunity to appeal more to the targetted market by associating their labels and lines with highly positive and inspiring messages. Attendees for this workshop would look into the importance of Urban Fashion Expo and how it can be a vehicle to strengthening Urban designers in EUROPE.	Thousands of pounds for a ring? Ever heard of blood diamonds? Bling Bling is the word giving to characterise inner city kids with expensive jewellery, although excludes characterising the upper class that usually wear much more wealth. It has been a well debated and discussed area amongst public. Does it enhance the look and success of the individual behind the clothes. More so why is it very controversial and soo much related to the violent culture. Is because society believes such wealth is not achievable by inner city people? This workshop explains the nature and history of wealth in Urban fashion and how it relates to the now.
UNDERSTANDING THE BLING BLING CULTURE	MAKE UP MASTERCLASS
Thousands of pounds for a ring? Ever heard of blood diamonds? Bling Bling is the word giving to characterise inner city kids with expensive jewellery, although excludes characterising the upper class that usually wear much more wealth. It has been a well debated and discussed area amongst public. Does it enhance the look and success of the individual behind the clothes. More so why is it very controversial and soo much related to the violent culture. Is because society believes such wealth is not achievable by inner city people? This workshop explains the nature and history of wealth in Urban fashion and how it relates to the now.	This Make-up Masterclass will teach you all the tricks of the trade. Which products are best for you, how to apply them correctly and how to use them to enhance your features and create different looks. Whatever your skin type, age or style, you'll learn professional skills that are perfect for you.