Every AURA QUE design is developed in collaboration between designer Laura Queening and the small producer groups she works with in Nepal, Vietnam & India. We look to use traditional skills and local materials as much as possible, aiming to encourage empowerment through work for the individual producers who make our products. Each product is brought to life in various charity handicraft units…

I design and sell vintage inspired cotton floral printed clothing and loungewear. This year I have a collection in upcycled silk as well. I have recently moved to Hastings and am working from one of the units at the Britannia Enterprise Centre near Morrisons

Hello! I’m available on a part time or ad hoc basis to support small businesses, or individuals. I offer a host of skills ranging from admin, technical drawings, to fulfilment…no job to big or small! Dependable and resourceful, with over 15 years experience working as a (luxury) fashion accessory designer, plus over 3 years experience as a freelancer, providing support for a variety of small cre…

Amy Burt – hand embroidery artist & tutor. Specialising in modern, traditional and fashion embroidery. I mainly teach for the Royal School of Needlework’s Degree 2 days a week in term time and I also teach private group lessons and one-on-one. Before moving here in January I worked for over 6 years in the London fashion industry doing embroidery for Alexander McQueen and Ralph & Russo.

I source and supply high-quality contemporary dress fabrics. I supply a broad range of fabrics including beautiful velvets, linens, coatings & wools, viscose, jerseys, cottons, satins, pvc and even faux fur. Many of my fabrics are made in the UK. My plans are also to source globally to obtain an even broader range of fabrics but I am also very keen to collaborate with local designers for more…