MEET THE SPEAKERS: JEANETTE BAIN BURNET, FLORENCE KOLIE RAJA & SARA ALI @ BLUXE BUSINESS OF FASHION FORUM #AFWL2019

Jeanette Bain-Burnett is Assistant Director for Communities and Social Policy at the GLA. Other roles at the GLA have included Senior Policy Officer (Diversity and Social Policy); Senior Cultural Strategy Officer and Community Engagement Manager. Jeanette was a senior manager and consultant in cultural strategy including as Director of the Association of Dance of the African Diaspora (2007-2014). Her clients have included the BBC, Arts Council England and Voluntary Arts. Jeanette is a trustee of Arts Depot and advisory board member of Uchenna Dance.

Sara Ali is a luxury business expert, stylist and mentor with over two decades of experience in the industry. Today, Sara has the privilege to style several pioneering world leaders and is a business insider collaborating with influencers that want to extend their reach whilst remaining exclusive as they grow their brand. Furthermore, Sara was recently nominated as a finalist for the National Mentoring Awards in two categories, Fashion Mentor and Diversity Mentor Of The Year 2019

Founder of Ethical Era and Woke Wo/man, creator of the Positive Planet 2030 Agenda, shortlisted as "woman to watch" for Red Women of the year award - political category. CEO of Buqa, a lifestyle brand that inspirational women of today can relate to, which provides women with slow/sustainable fashion as well as a network in which women can unleash the uniqueness of who we are. A collection that celebrates quality, artisan craftsmanship, to be worn and treasured for many years with a focus on ethical values and intellectual elegance. Buqa Couture specialises in luxury formal wear and caters for a discerning clientele who seek exclusively crafted garments with a distinguished design as part of the slow/sustainable fashion movement.

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