Community Building: Connecting authentically online

Rebecca is an experienced entrepreneur who has started and grown businesses in the fashionworld. Today, the thing that inspires her the most is connecting independent, ethical designersof beautiful products to a global audience of consumers who are looking for something uniqueand different. Her business, London Design Club is an online marketplace and pop up storesthat offer customers the chance to meet the designers behind the brands, discover traceable,transparent and unique product amongst a two week activation of workshops, panel talks andinteractive experiences. Not only does LDC provide a new route to market for its designers, butalso activation and excitement for otherwise empty retail space. Rebecca’s purpose is to seethe brands in Lone Design Club stores flourish and grow

Isabella West is the founder of Hirestreet, the UK’s leading affordable fashion rental service. With over half a million site users, Hirestreet offers rentals from 50 partner brands including Whistles, French Connection, Keepsake The Label and Lavish Alice. Items can be rented from 4 - 16 days, and dress hire prices start from as little as £1.50 per day! Hirestreet’s USP is it’s focus on inclusivity and community - making sustainable fashion accessible to everyone.