Alvanon, global apparel business expert, has named Studio JUX, a sustainable, high-fashion label to its prestigious Dr. Kenneth Wang Mentorship Programme.
Under the programme, Alvanon will strengthen Studio JUX’s existing business competence with statistical sizing data, technical design tools and training in key areas of the art and science of fashion, including production, supply chain issues, fit, marketing and sales.
“Studio JUX is a perfect candidate for our mentoring programme. As an industry, we have to develop new business models and solutions that can solve the massive challenges we face. Sustainability – and responsible innovation – are already at the core of the very way they think, act and work. Profits from their thoughtful business plan will be invested in programmes in those same communities where the factories are located. These will provide skills training, personal development programmes and apprenticeships that help get people into skilled work in the textile and garment industry,” said Kenneth Wang, Founder, Alvnaon.
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Established in September 2011 by Alvanon, Dr. Kenneth Wang Mentorship Programme mentors emerging brands and design talent. It awards the winner a two-year mentorship with Alvanon’s leading industry apparel experts to help pave a sustainable path to success.
Jitske Lundgren, Founder, Studio JUX commented, “Alvanon has an incredible wealth of knowledge, scientific data and experience and it’s not limited to design or production. Their expertise covers virtually every aspect of the business of fashion. As a social enterprise, it’s our mission to successfully run a sustainable ethical fashion and lifestyle brand. To us ‘success’ means growth for everyone involved in the value chain: our employees, key suppliers, customers, lenders and shareholders. It’s in our DNA and Alvanon’s mentoring will help us prove that growth and sustainability are not opposing ideas.”
The Studio JUX collection is available in 16 countries at 80 outlets, in its retail store in Amsterdam and online portal. With fair-trade principles at the forefront of JUX’s brand identity, each garment is finely crafted by Nepali tailors under fair labour conditions, monitored by the Fair Wear Foundation.
