UKFT Rise partners with Facebook

UKFT Rise, an initiative set up by the UK Fashion and Textile Association, has announced that it

is teaming up with Facebook to host networking events for young people in fashion and textiles.

Launched last year, UKFT Rise is a network for under 35s working across the fashion and textile industry, which is run by a committee of under 35s and this collaboration, is part of the schemes continuing growth.

The first event under the new partnership will take place on April 17 at Facebook’s London office and will feature Tracy Yaverbaun, director of retail, luxury and fashion partnerships at Facebook speaking about Facebook’s work with the fashion industry and ways social media can benefit the work and businesses of those rising up the industry today.

UKFT chief Executive John Miln said: “We are delighted to be working with Facebook to offer Rise members a unique space to come together and share experiences with their peers and hear from some highly influential speakers.

“We have had an incredible response so far to Rise and we are looking forward to growing a strong network of like-minded individuals who are the future of our industry.”