NETWORKING AND CONTACT MANAGEMENT

We connect and inspire the fashion industry’s decision makers and have been doing so for a long time.

Our network of contacts across the UK and EU design industry is extensive and well-developed meaning all you need to do is let us know who you want to connect with. We can make it happen.

 
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“We spend a lot of time in conversation; in person, by phone, via email and post. We strive to learn as much as we can about how people work to best serve their needs.”

- Gill Gledhill, founder and director

 
 
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We can help you build new networks. Expand your communications further. Take your projects to the next level and reach new audiences. Connect with the wider industry. Establish high-profile connections.

Let us do the talking so you can focus on building.

 

SOURCING CONSULTANCY

 

From representing Prèmiere Vision as the UK sourcing office for the past 12 years to our own industry knowledge and expertise, GGHQ London prides itself in its sourcing connections.

We can advise and advocate on the best sourcing choices for your business and with our vast network of industry connections, we can do all the leg work for you so you can focus on the priority, building your brand.

We offer consultancy on areas such as…

  • Fashion supply chain : how it works and where you can improve

  • Sustainable materials and material properties- from sourcing to composition

  • Textile exhibition know-how

  • How your brand can find its niche and best serve the UK fashion market

  • Entrepreneur mentorship

And the list goes on.

 
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“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”

-Coco Chanel

 

Our industry connections come into play here too. We have a strong repertoire of specialist collaborators who are the best in the business in their area.

From denim expertise to interior design, our industry network can help you make the connections you need, fast.

Explore our collaborators.

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If you are interested in learning more about our specialisms and how these could help you in reaching your own business goals, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch

MARKETING

We help tell stories. Your stories.

Whether it be B2B or B2C, we’ve got a knack for really understanding who you are and how you want to communicate to your audience.

 

Channels of communication are changing rapidly, as are the ways in which messages are delivered. We take a long view to determine how best to get your narrative across to the people you want to reach, be it by post, or interactive social media.

As card-carrying, experienced news-gatherers, we aim to support journalists and publishers by working the way they do. We can provide well-researched bespoke stories. As well as the background information and tools needed for those who create their own content

We have run the UK #Ilovelinen campaign for the past 4 years since the launch of consumer facing activity began for our partner, CELC in 2018. From retail marketing to our most recent digital project incorporating a strong influencer marketing programme, the outcome of each venture has been incredibly successful.

Saying something meaningful and useful while keeping your audience awake and entertained; that’s the dream. And we can most definitely help you get there.

 

 
 
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We are nothing but thorough in our campaign execution, from initial research and planning right through to the post project reporting.

Influencer training - @earthbyhelena / @sarahmantelin / @andthentheywentwild

Influencer training - @earthbyhelena / @sarahmantelin / @andthentheywentwild

Influencer training - @thelittlestonecottage / @mamalinauk

Influencer training - @thelittlestonecottage / @mamalinauk

Our specialised training services seen pictured above can be incorporated into any desired marketing campaigns or projects. We like to ensure the stories we create for you are authentic and have the right knowledge behind them.

We specialise in creating educational stories around sustainability with a strong network of influencer connections to support and advocate this to a wider audience.


Want us to help tell your stories?

Get in touch for a chat - we’d love to hear from you

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Knowledge and education is crucial to growth and expansion. Understand your industry, your fabrics, the tools to a more sustainable future for your business. We are here to teach and help you learn, understand and grow.

From presentations to lectures to company training to field trips (in an actual field), we offer something to suit everyone’s needs. Explore the beauty of textiles with us.  

 

We’re very dedicated to supporting the education on best sourcing practice too, our way of aiming to make a difference to the industry’s journey to a circular economy.

Over our lifetime, we’ve really put time into ways we can offer a variety of educational services to suit everyone’s needs.

We offer company training and presentations for those who are desiring to expand their insight into sustainable fabric sourcing, material knowledge and the fashion and textile supply chain, either remotely or in person.

 
 
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Chelsea college of art - Flax field trip 2018

More a hands on learner? We have the perfect solution.

For those interested in expanding their knowledge around flax and linen, we have specialist training services helping you to learn about the process behind their material production, from crop to fabric.

To take your learning to the next level, we offer educational trips to the rich soils of Northern France for a full immersion into the beginnings of the flax fibre right through to the production of linen. 

 

…expand your learning…

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…understand your textiles…

… grow your business…

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Keen to know more?

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UK CLIENT REPRESENTATION

 

Looking to represent your international business in the UK through an agency with connections in the British fashion market like no other?

Expand and grow your business, connect with new sectors, companies and contacts with our deep-rooted connections in the industry.

We do the all the networking for you meaning you can focus on your business priorities while still reaching new heights in your expansion.

Connecting you to your new market.

 
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Our client history

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Première Vision

For the past four years, we have represented Première Vision in the UK market as the hub of knowledge for major industry names, loyal attendants and prospective visitors alike. Our market insight, connections, analysis and outgoing communications enable Première Vision to understand how to reach the UK and how to ensure their events are internationally aware.

 
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CELC

We are the proud UK partner of CELC, the European confederation of flax and hemp and have been proud ambassadors of the NPO for over 4 years. Representing the organisation in the UK involves an array of ventures from designing and running the stand at The Sustainable Angle to public speeches on their behalf to digital marketing projects.

 

MAKING THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS

From building award winning sponsorships to strategic partnership development, let us drive the connections you need to make.

 
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Fashioned from nature at the Victoria & Albert museum - Preview event

Fashioned from nature at the Victoria & Albert museum - Preview event

Fashioned from nature at the Victoria & Albert museum - Preview event

 
 
 

EVENT MANAGEMENT

Looking for a team of highly knowledgable, well-connected industry professionals to design, manage and successfully execute your next event?

We can help. With years of industry event management experience under our belts, the success of our execution speaks for itself.

 

From stand design for an exhibition to bringing your wildest event dreams to life, no scale is too big or too small. That goes for coordinating digital events too.

Pitch us your ideas and we’ll make it happen.

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CELC stand design and management - Future fabrics expo 2020

CELC stand design and management - Future fabrics expo 2020

 
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Need help with your next industry event?

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HOSTING AND SEMINAR CONTRIBUTION

As industry experts, we warmly offer our services in event hosting and seminar contribution. Gill Gledhill, GGHQ London founder and managing director, holds a prodigious background in the design industry, from her time as a journalist for Drapers magazine to becoming founding her very own fashion intelligence agency.

This success has seen countless invitations to contribute to seminars, industry panels and events.

Get in touch to check out Gill’s availability to contribute to your upcoming event.

 
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From interviewing journalist to panel contribution on events of all scales, both local and international, Gill has an incredible background of experience.

Specialisms include but are certainly not limited to educational forums and textile focused events within the design industry.


Looking for an experienced industry panelist?

Let’s connect