Getting PR right is one of the many difficult tasks for growing design businesses and Vauxhall Fashion Scout are once again stepping in with support.

They are holding a 'PR Salon' in London on 9th June where emerging labels can hear from guest speakers on the best ways to build their brand.

The speakers are Jessica Bumpus, Fashion Features Editor from Vogue.com UK and Katie Curran, Senior Account Director from the excellent Cube PR.

Emerging labels can avail of 2 free spaces - but they must RSVP to Hannah Kane on salon[at]vauxhallfashionscout[dot]com.

When: Tues 9th June, 7-9pm

Where: The Castle, 34-35 Cowcross St, EC1M 6BD (nr Farringdon).

If you're a UK designer in need of exposure, here's a date for your diary.

Image courtesy of the BFC - House of Holland

NEWGEN by the British Fashion Council is the way to support your growing label if you mean business in the UK.

For unbeatable exposure, financial support and a free stand at the LFW exhibition, apply before the 1st May.

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If that's the boat that you're in, then take a look at these bad boys - now available in the buy packaging section of your account!   more »

On Friday I attended an industry seminar as part of Fashion Evolution (Dublin's Ethical Fashion Week) held by Re-dress.

It was a fascinating and thought-provoking day, with talks from: * Katherine Hamnett, * Christian Kemp-Griffin (CEO of Edun), * Mike Barry (Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at M&S), * Ingrid Schullstrom (Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at H&M) and * Simon Ferrigno of Organic Exchange.   more »

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