Join us for a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help fashion founders tackle real business challenges and leave with clear actions for growth.

Unlike traditional networking events or panel discussions, The Fashion Business Surgery is built around active participation. Working alongside industry experts and fellow founders, you'll explore the challenges facing your business, gain fresh perspectives and develop practical solutions you can implement immediately.

The workshop combines expert guidance, facilitated discussions, small group problem solving and focused action planning.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Register your interest to enquiries@fashion-bytes.com

2. Complete our Business Review Questionnaire.

3. We review your business challenges, goals and current stage of growth.

4. If we believe we can genuinely help, you'll receive an invitation to attend together with payment details.

INVESTMENT

Launch Offer (Normal value £199)

• Early bird - £49

• Standard - £69

Successful applicants will receive a payment link following acceptance of their application.

This process ensures every participant receives relevant, valuable support and contributes to a focused and productive discussion.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• Fashion founders
• Emerging brands
• Independent labels
• Fashion entrepreneurs preparing for growth

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

• Business challenge diagnosis
• Small-group working sessions
• Peer-to-peer learning
• Expert guidance and feedback
• Practical tools and frameworks
• Personal action planning

WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH

• Greater clarity and focus
• Solutions to key business challenges
• Actionable next steps
• Valuable industry insights
• New connections with fellow founders

Our promise is to deliver value after you have returned your business review questionnaire and before you make the payment.

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Hilary McCrea
Founder - FASHIONbytes

Hilary founded FASHIONbytes to create meaningful connections, practical learning opportunities and business support for fashion founders and creative entrepreneurs. Through workshops, events and industry collaborations, she helps emerging brands access the expertise, community and confidence needed to navigate the realities of building a successful fashion business.

Thierry Bayle
Founder - Global Fashion Management | Consultant, Mentor & Business Transformation Expert

Thierry is the founder of Global Fashion Management and a fashion business expert and mentor with over 25 years of international experience. Having held full P&L responsibility in London and New York, and worked alongside brands including Calvin Klein, DKNY, Kenzo, Moschino and Versace. He brings operations-first thinking to emerging designers and scaling fashion brands alike. He is known as Doctor Fashion — the adviser who sees the green flag where others see a red one. Trilingual. Global. Execution-led.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Registration via email constitutes an application only and does not guarantee attendance.

Places are limited and applications will be reviewed before invitations are issued.

FASHIONbytes and Global Fashion Management reserve the right to cancel, postpone or amend the event should minimum attendance numbers are not achieved. Any payments received for a cancelled event will be refunded in full.

Venue: Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park, Conservatory

Fashion's year in review. Industry experts discuss AI, sustainability, culture, business and the future of fashion.

As London Fashion Week shines a spotlight on the industry’s latest collections, join FASHIONbytes for an engaging panel discussion exploring the defining moments that have shaped fashion over the past year – and what comes next.

From the rapid rise of AI and digital innovation to sustainability, changing consumer behaviour, cultural influence, retail transformation and the evolving business of fashion, our expert panel will unpack the trends, challenges and opportunities that are redefining the industry. We’ll discuss what has worked, what hasn’t and how brands, designers and creative entrepreneurs can adapt in an increasingly complex and competitive landscape.

Whether you’re launching a brand, building your career or simply passionate about the future of fashion, this conversation will offer valuable insights, practical takeaways and fresh perspectives from professionals working at the forefront of the industry. Expect honest discussion, audience Q&A and the opportunity to connect with follow creatives and industry leaders during London Fashion Week.

Spaces are limited - Book Your Free Ticket Now!

You’ll leave with:

• Fresh industry insights

• Practical strategies you can apply

• A clearer view of fashion’s future

• New ideas to inspire your next move

• Valuable industry connection

Panellists: TBC

Agenda:

Doors open - 6.45pm

Panel Discussion - 7pm – 8/8.15pm

Networking - 8.15pm

9pm – close

Past Events

Beyond the Label: Unpacking Fashion’s Supply Chain and Sustainability

Panellists:

• Lauren Junestrand - Innovation & Sustainability Network Manager at UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT).

• Thierry Bayle - Founder of Global Fashion Management.

18 September 2025 at Century Club, London