Fashion Business Club

On 27th November, Aquascutum ’s Head of Womenswear Design, Michael Herz, will join Fashion Business Club (FBC) as a guest speaker. FBC board member and editor of Vogue.com, Dolly Jones, will interview him. Michael Herz is credited with injecting life in to the 155-year old luxury British heritage label. Michael’s role at Aquascutum includes not only his management of a team of designers and assistants and the development of the creative brand concept, but also his work on ‘The Collection’, ‘Aquascutum London’ and ‘Aquascutum Vintage’.

Dolly Jones will interview Michael and members will have the opportunity to interact and ask questions. “Michael is a rare gem in the industry as his expertise in creativity and design is complemented by an astute knowledge of the business”, said Courtney Blackman, Vice Chairman and Co-Founder.

FBC is a business-focused members club, created on the basis of bringing fashion professionals together at an informal venue to listen to inspiring speakers, learn and do business together. The ethos of the club is generosity and the desire to share knowledge, along with at least two-years’ experience in the industry.

Alison Whelan and Courtney Blackman are the founders of the Fashion Business Club. Alison is Creative Director with over 15 years experience in the advertising, design and fashion industries and has worked with brands including Prada, Swarovski, Liberty, Levi’s, koodos, and Cocosa Courtney is the Founder and Managing Director of Forward PR and has held international roles in fashion and marketing.

The FBC meeting will take place at Sketch in W1 on Thursday, the 27th of November from 3:00pm-4.30pm.