I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Textile Management with a focus on fashion and retail. During the pandemic, I took the opportunity to complete a full-time 5-month internship at Rave Review in Stockholm, which was a truly enriching experience.
My business idea was born from observing Rave Review’s challenge in accessing scalable and sustainable fabric sources, which also impacted investor interest. Globally, huge volumes of textiles are wasted or incinerated, with less than 1% recycled. With a strong drive, a sharp eye for sourcing fabrics, and a sense of future trends, I aim to become a sourcing agent for deadstock and second-hand textiles.
I joined the EYE programme to gain practical insight and build a network through collaboration with my Host at Lottozero, a leading textile research lab in Italy.
My activities during my EYE stay has involved a lot of research online, from books and in the area of Prato. Further I have assisted in European led projects by different organisations as well as learned different machine uses of a wide range of textiles for interior and fashion. It has been very insightful to see how a non profit organisation works and it has nurtured my entrepreneurial mindset which is an important approach that I will always bring with me and from which I will take inspiration.
I have developed practical skills in sourcing, material evaluation and digital catalogue management, as well as improving my leadership and communication skills in an international environment. Contacts have been established with several Italian fabric manufacturers, sustainability-focused designers and retailers, providing a strong foundation for my business as a deadstock agent. The EYE programme has also given me deeper insights into European market structures and business cultures, which in turn strengthens my ability to establish new partnerships and attract future investors.
I am grateful to meet so many talented and knowledge full people within the creative industry from different countries. Further I am happy of the contacts I have made here.