In episode 3 of 9 Miles East podcast, we meet the first of the business owners who received the 25K grant and 6 months’ of business support from the Grow Fund.
It’s no secret that the fashion industry has had a harmful impact on our planet. But what is less well known, is how small businesses are doing their part to make a difference. Kemi Oloyede is the Creative Director of the Sew London Project. A teacher and fashion designer of many years, Kemi is passionate about ethical fashion, recycling textiles and upcycling clothes. The Sew London Project runs sewing classes, workshops, and also provides a bespoke fashion design service to the local community.