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Christian Benedict
Christian McAleenan started his business, Christian Benedict, in February 2017. Currently operating from his home in Manchester, he provides a...
Read MoreFarah Qureshi
Farah Qureshi designs and makes jewellery in precious metals, ethical silver and gold. Jewellery had long been a hobby of hers and she had been...
Read MorePure L’amour
Heuritshi Pitra received a loan of £7000 from Start Up Loans to help fund her clothing business, Pure L’amour. The company first launched in August...
Read MoreEllie Stickland Jewellery
Ellie Stickland studied Jewellery design at Central Saint Martins, and worked in the industry for a number of years as well as a stint in the...
Read MoreThe Sewing Room
Jacqueline Moran, a mum and entrepreneur based in Wirral, used her Start Up Loan to set up The Sewing Room, which offers expert clothes fitting and...
Read MoreBrides 4 Less
Brides 4 Less is an online Bridal Boutique that offers brides premium bridal wear at affordable prices. All the wedding dresses available are made...
Read MoreKiwisumo Ltd
Enuvierhire Orere is a fashion entrepreneur who used her £5,000 Start Up Loan to bring her fashion line Kiwisumo Ltd to the market. Kiwisumo Ltd...
Read MoreFittaMamma
FittaMamma is an online retail company selling a range of maternity fitness wear. It was set up by Start Up Loans recipient and business...
Read MoreMonks & Co
With years of experience in the menswear fashion industry Amy decided that it was time to fulfil her ambition and set up her own clothing business....
Read MoreGeorge James Bridal
Nicola Weeks started her bridal boutique business, George James Bridal, with the help of a £8,500 Start Up Loan. George James Bridal is an exclusive...
Read MorePip Howeson London
Pip Howeson is dedicated to the rejuvenation of the British textile industry, offering a bespoke tailoring service of handcrafted coats and jackets....
Read MoreElizabeth Klanga Designs
Elizabeth Klanga received a Start Up Loan in June 2013 to help develop her line of handmade porcelain jewellery. She talks about what inspired her...
Read MoreGrace Gordon
Grace Gordon is the founder of her eponymous label, an independent women’s leather goods brand designed and made in Britain. Already making waves in...
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