Kristina Savka, talks Emerging Designers 

The exclusive masterclass led by Kristina Savka is where emerging designers will gain invaluable insights and resources to propel their creative journey forward. Delve into Kristina's personal narrative and glean from her expertise as she guides participants through topics such as fostering a mindset for success, embracing innovation in design, and cultivating a brand identity that resonates. 

Explore the intricacies of sustainable practices, fabric exploration, and advanced pattern making techniques while uncovering the importance of storytelling in brand development. Engage in dynamic discussions, share personal experiences, and seize the opportunity to ask questions tailored to your unique journey. 

Elevate your craft, connect with like-minded individuals, and embark on a transformative exploration of design in the Emerging Designers Masterclass. Kristina is the Ambassador and Mentor for Rise to the Runway. Kristina is also the founder of Your Signature Stylists and works with women founders on their identity as entrepreneurs and their style so they represent their brand in the best way possible - image.

@kristinasavka

Jude Kingston, talks International Opportunities & Mental Health in the fashion industry.

Jude Kingston's Fashion Designers Masterclass, is a transformative experience designed to empower you in building a commercially profitable fashion business. Gain access to essential business tools and strategies that simplify your journey towards profitability and success.

The objective of this masterclass is to equip participants with fundamental skills and knowledge crucial for the fashion business landscape. Dive into topics such as business planning, including financial plans, strategies, processes, and planning tools. Explore the intricacies of brand strategy development, customer targeting, retail analysis, and merchandising strategies to ensure relevance in a competitive market. 

Delve into financial planning, marketing strategies, product implementation, sourcing, production management, wholesale planning, and effective communication techniques. Learn the art of pitching and presenting to buyers, preparing for fashion shows, and gain insights into mental health support within the fashion and creative industries. Mind your Fashion, and thrive in the dynamic world of creativity and commerce.

Jude is the Founding Director of Mind your Fashion. Mind your Fashion is the charity partner for Toowoomba Fashion Festival 2024, Queensland Arts & Fashion Festival 2024, Milan Fashion Week S/S2024 and Times Square Fashion Week 2024.

@jude.kingston_

Isabel Wetten, talks Creative Business

Founder of Creative Startup Space, Isabel mentors fashion creatives in building their startup businesses. With a background as a fashion events, runway production and direction, Isabel's journey began as a personal stylist, launching her fashion stylist career in 2016.

 In her signature Program, The Confident Creative, participants gain insights into outbound marketing strategies, effective lead and client management, optimising social media and imagery, nurturing relationships, and managing a creative individual's business blocks that challenge creatives.

Being a tech Co-Founder, Isabel focuses on startup business productivity, growth through the use of technology by applying systems and processes. Isabel is the Co-CEO, Creative Director and Director of Designer Relationships for Queensland Arts & Fashion Festival and Creative Director and Head of Marketing for Rise to the Runway. She is also the Creative Director for Mind your Fashion.

@thebellastylingco