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Unlocking global growth in fashion and accessories: Webinar on 15 October

21/09/2025

Explore opportunities for UK businesses in the global fashion and accessories sector at a dedicated webinar hosted by the UK Export Academy, the Department for Business & Trade’s Retail & Consumer Sector Group and UKFT.

Fashion webinar October 2025

The session will run on 14 October from 2-3pm, as part of a four-part series spotlighting export opportunities across retail categories. This event is designed specifically for UK fashion brands looking to embark on or expand their international presence.

What you’ll learn

  • Explore export opportunities and key fashion events with industry experts

  • Unlock DBT’s digital tools to grow your brand across global marketplaces

  • Learn how to navigate the exporting landscape

  • Hear real experiences from a UK fashion brand that has successfully expanded abroad


Attendees will gain insight into global trends and opportunities, discover how to connect with international partners (both physical retailers and leading online marketplaces) and hear first-hand from a UK brand that has made the leap to selling worldwide.

Speakers

  • Claire Snowdon, International Trade Adviser – Retail & Consumer, DBT

  • Judith McElhinney, Global Digital Commerce & Marketplace Partnerships Lead, DBT

  • Paul Alger MBE, International Business Director, UKFT

  • Tom Glover, MD, Peregrine Clothing

Together, the speakers bring decades of expertise spanning ecommerce, international trade, and UK fashion manufacturing. Attendees will benefit from practical guidance, case studies, and opportunities to understand how UK fashion can thrive globally.

Register for free here