Business | STYLE
ROAKE STUDIO RETURNS TO THE ISLAND
By Ma r n ie Ja naway BR A N D DE V ELOPER , RETA I L M EN TOR , BUSI N ESS CONSU LTA N T
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s part of my role as Business Advisor, supported by the Chamber of Commerce and Isle of Wight Council Regeneration Team, I provide free consultancy to Island businesses.
Recently, I have been working with Rosie Drake Amery, Founder and Creative Director of Roake Studio, helping to bring her ethical fashion business home to the Isle of Wight. Assisting Rosie with her relocation from the heart of Devon to the creative community of Ventnor, my role is one of practical encouragement and creative focus – there are naturally premises to be found, staff to be hired and suppliers to be sourced, as well as longer-term development structures to put in place to build and sustain the brand. Covid-19 has seen a surge in demand for quality, sustainable clothing and accessories: Roake Studio’s range of considered, small batch womenswear is handmade to order, with a simple timeless style that I just love.
In a few short months we have achieved a huge amount – much of it down to Rosie acting on my ideas; she’s a real “doer”. I work in a very collaborative way to ensure the processes we put in place are the right fit for my client and their business. Thanks to decades of experience, I am able to suggest practical examples to help turn ‘sparks’ of ideas into actionable solutions. “Marnie is amazing – she really helps with simple and practical ‘solutions’ which inspire and bring clarity. Marnie makes it enjoyable; however hard the project is – giving vision built over many years in business. Always upbeat; never say never attitude!” Rosie Drake Amery Founder & Creative Director, Roake Studio
To book a free initial consultation with Marnie, email marnie@btconnect.com or call 07770 796524. www.marniejanaway.com January and February 2021
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