Working with Sarah Mower, a veteran journalist and the BFC’s ambassador for emerging talent, Weir has launched a program that takes designers back into their schools to connect directly with students and show them that a career in fashion is possible, regardless of background and geography.
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Ella Alexander,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
Amid trade wars, geopolitical turmoil, and a slowdown in spending, emerging designers are facing particularly challenging circumstances right now.
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