Friday 14 July
16:30 – 17:15
The Studio
Gain valuable insights on what it takes to develop and sustain a B-Corp certified fashion brand from the pioneering force behind Deploy London.
Deploy London creates smart clothes for smart women and a smarter future. Established in London in 2006, their mission is to ‘deploy’ their expertise in customisation to make fashion more sustainable and less wasteful, thus reforming the fashion supply chain.
In this workshop, founder and creative director, Dr. Bernice Pan, will talk you through Deploy’s purpose, business model and journey – from launching as a 360° sustainability startup in 2006 to certifying as B-Corp.
This event is part of The WIP Sustainable Business Summit – Fashion Focused.
Deploy London
Dr. Bernice Pan is the trailblazing founder and creative director behind Deploy London – a proud B Corp brand that boasts an above average impact score. Each garment is thoughtfully designed with the customer’s lifestyle in mind, and rigorously constructed with the five key components of exquisite fabrics, fine-tailoring, functional versatility, lasting style and fit perfection. Their 360° Sustainable Ethos makes a difference, one customer at a time. Deploy maintain supply chain integrity via six steps: carefully listening to the customer, designing thoughtfully, sourcing environmentally, producing prudently, upcycling creatively and giving directly to humanitarian charity partners.
The WIP
The WIP is a membership platform dedicated to supporting SMEs in growing positive impact businesses. By fostering collective action and innovation, they aim to create a better future. Join their Premium Membership today for just £7.50 per month and unlock access to a vibrant Community Channel, a comprehensive learning resource library, exclusive perks and discounts, and enjoy a 50% discount on event tickets.
