Fashion business enquiry

[sairah]

I would appreciate any advise on finding Sponsorship for a new fashion business. I set up my label 'Evie Belle' and was launched with a look book. I have received a lot of press interest and potential buyers but I am now at a point where I need extra finances. Can anyone suggest further sponsorship ideas. I have found some of the suggestions on this forum very helpful?
Please check out the web site www.eviebelle.com and let me know what you think? I appreciate your advise. Many thanks.

[Danielw]

I think that to give a robust response to your question would require an explanation for what the finance is specifically for. Is it to build stock up? R&D costs? etc... I think that knowing a little bit more about what your objectives are would help us to point you in the right direction.

-Daniel

[fraser]

Hi,

You've clearly got some great garments, a nice site and great potential for the brand. I would reccommend that you try and find a partner who can to the business bring finance + any skills you lack. You could maybe look at VC money, depending on how much you need and what for.

Good Luck and let us know how it goes,

Fraser

[Hannah Marshall]

Hi,

I am a new womenswear designer and in quite a similar position as you it seems.

Have you thought about Topshop New Generation sponsorship? -details are available on website.

Perhaps you would like me to e-mail me, my address is hannah_marshall@msn.com

Kind regards
Hannah Marshall

Hannah Marshall
T: +44 (0) 7732 898 730
E: hannah_marshall@msn.com
W: www.hannahmarshall.com

[Dom]

Hi, your collection looks great. In terms of funding, it might be worth having a look at the National Business Angels Network website, www.nban.co.uk. Business Angels are high net-worth individuals who invest in small businesses. You might find someone who's interested and likes your collection, but you'll have to give away some of your company. Not sure if they'll be of any use for you, but worth checking out.
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[Babylon]

I agree with others regarding your collection. They look great!.

If you have confirmed orders (or can get confirmed orders) from reputable/credit-worthy customers then my company can arrange for you working capital finance at competitive terms in the form of:

(a) Stock purchase finance
(b) term loan (to cover overhead expernses)
(c) sales invoice finance (to keep you going until your customers settle your invoices)

This can work out far more cheaper than VC funding or private angel funding.

If interested, please contact me and I'll arrange a 'no obligation' consultation with one of my colleagues.

Regards,