Evo Fashion is an experiential programme for emerging brands and fashion technology businesses. It takes a holistic approach to guiding early-stage businesses on strategy, environmental and social governance, communications, investment readiness and more – all within the goal of driving sustainable economic growth.

Designed to fit alongside work commitments, activities include an initial two-day intensive, masterclasses, and peer-to-peer learning culminating in an industry showcase.

Evo Fashion is delivered by Fashion District and Evo Learning

The programme will run twice during 2024 – once for emerging designers and brands (March – July), and once for start-ups and early-stage businesses with science or technology-driven software, hardware or related solutions that could be applicable to the fashion and/or materials industries (September – December).

• 10-11 September: Launchpad with first Peer-to-Peer session (IRL)
• 24 September: Monthly workshop (IRL)
• September: Expert 1:1 on Product and Peer-to-Peer session (Online)

• 8 October: Monthly workshop (IRL)
• 17 October: Webinar (Online)
• 22 October: Monthly workshop (IRL)
• October: Expert 1:1 on Business Strategy and Peer-to-Peer session (Online)

• 12 November: Monthly workshop (IRL)
• November: Expert 1:1 on Team and Leadership and Peer-to-Peer session (Online)
• 27 November: Cohort showcase (IRL)

These are the provisional dates for our second cohort, which is targeted at fashion technology businesses, and may be subject to changes.

Workshops will be held in person at The Trampery Fish Island Village, 13 Rookwood Way, E3 2XT.

We encourage applications from eligible fashion technology businesses for our second cohort, starting in September 2024. Please refer to Who is Evo Fashion For? above for more information. If you are ensure whether this programme is suitable for your business, please contact us via the button below.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from founders that are disabled, women, black, POC, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented communities.

If you have any difficulties accessing the form or have additional accessibility needs, please contact our team directly via the button below so we can help support you in the process.

Applications will be scored on four main criteria:

• Business Profile – recognition, skills and experience.
• Growth Potential – brand partnerships, new business model/solution, turnover, investment track record, ambition, expertise and team.
• Positive Social & Environmental Impact – social and environmental mission, innovative product.
• Inclusion & Diversity – supportive of inclusivity and diversity throughout the business.

Applicants will be selected by a leading panel of industry experts including:

Tom Adeyoola

Entrepreneur, Executive and Board Director

Brooke Roberts-Islam

Founder
Techstyler

Lisa Chatterton

Business Manager
Fashion Innovation Agency

Helen Lax

Director
Fashion District

Charles Armstrong

Founder and CEO
Evo Learning and The Trampery

Bianca Saunders

Designer

Yvie Hutton

Director of Membership & Designer Relations
British Fashion Council

Vanessa Podmore

Executive Director
Leather Working Group

How much time do I have to commit to the programme?

Evo Fashion will have 5 x in-person workshop sessions including a two-day launch weekend and four monthly workshops between September and November (one-day sessions); 3 x one-to-one business advice sessions (approximately one hour); 4 x peer-to-peer workshops (approximately one hour).

Can I attend any sessions remotely?

Unless otherwise specified, all monthly workshops will be held in person at The Trampery Fish Island Village, 13 Rookwood Way, E3 2XT. Typically expert mentoring and peer-to-peer workshops will be held online.

It’s important that you’re able to attend all of these sessions in person in order to complete the programme as there will not be the option to attend virtually.

What if I don’t meet all of the eligibility requirements, can I still apply?

The mandatory eligibility requirements are:

• A registered business for at least 18 months
• London-based (an office with a London address)
• Trading for a minimum of 18 months in at least one market
• Employing 2-5 people (full time equivalent)*
• A turnover or investment of a minimum of £50k in the last financial year*
• An ambition to grow 
• Committed to attending all sessions

*If you meet all the criteria other than the number of people employed or the minimum of £50k in the last financial year, and you feel you have a strong application for the programme, please contact us at fashion@evolearning.co

If you don’t meet the essential requirements listed above, this programme may not be suitable for you just yet but sign up to our mailing list to be alerted for future programmes and events.

Any questions about the programme or how to apply? Drop us an email.