Setting up an Agency in the Fashion Industry | Future of Fashion | British Vogue

👗 Brooke Wall recognized the underrepresentation of stylists and technicians in the fashion industry and founded her own agency, The Wall Group, to represent talent in the entertainment and fashion industry.

💼 The Wall Group represents hair stylists, makeup artists, wardrobe stylists, set designers, and manicurists, who play important behind-the-scenes roles in making people look beautiful.

💡 Brooke Wall's journey in setting up The Wall Group started with her crush on a hairdresser and her desire to pursue a career in the fashion industry.

📹 Alexa Chung discusses her journey in the fashion industry, from being behind the camera to starting her own agency.

👥 She recognized the potential for stylists and makeup artists to become their own brands and connect with celebrities.

💻 Chung's agency evolved to embrace technology, recognizing the impact of social media and the shift towards measuring success based on followers.

📰 Brook created an online magazine called 'The Thick' as a platform to celebrate and showcase industry insiders and talented individuals.

💄 When working with makeup artists and hairstylists, personality is just as important as talent.

💼 For aspiring entrepreneurs, it is important to be patient and focus on doing a great job, as success will eventually follow.

💼 Being an entrepreneur requires a gut feeling and the ability to withstand hits.

🔑 Having your own business is a huge responsibility and requires diligence and understanding of the leadership role.

👩‍⚖️ Susan Scaffidi founded the fashion law Institute and has advocated for recognition of fashion law.

👗 Fashion law was not recognized as a legal field until ten years ago.

💼 The Council of Fashion Designers of America helped create an institute to provide resources for the fashion industry.

💰 Fashion law is essential as the fashion industry is a 1.8 trillion dollar global industry.

👉 Fashion industry is lacking in intellectual property protections.

🔒 Models in the fashion industry have historically lacked protections.

💼 Key legal considerations for setting up a fashion label.

💡 It is advised not to put your name on the label when starting an agency as it becomes a corporate asset.

🌍 There is a two-week boot camp in New York for those interested in fashion law, but self-education is also important.

👗 Fashion law has gained credibility in recent years and it is necessary to understand both the business and legal aspects of the industry.