UK leading trade fashion buying event, Pure London, has just announced its first installment of keynote speakers - seasoned retail executive Ed Burstell and winner of All That Glitters jewellery designer Piers Carpenter.
Event Director at Pure London, Gloria Sandrucci, stated that they are excited to welcome inspirational expert guests to the event.
"In today's challenging retail environment, we want to encourage conversations about building business and utilising modern technology. Since the launch of our Power of One initiative in 2018, we have committed to supporting the journey of our brands and retailers towards sustainability."
Pure London will be taking place on the 12-14 February 2023 at the iconic Olympia London.
On 12 February, Burstell will join Co-Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of The Industry, Lauretta Roberts, to discuss fashion expansion and how growth can be navigated in a sustainable and ethical manner. Burstell brings his leadership experience at designer department store Liberty, where he facilitated double-digit year-on-year growth, driven by a renewed emphasis on young British designers and collaborations with big brands like Nike and Levi's.
On 13 February, Carpenter will be sharing his journey to becoming a jewellery star, including his experiences on the 2022 BBC2 series "All That Glitters", where he was crowned Britain's top jeweller for 2022.
Burstell and Carpenter will be joined by a variety of other influential figures within the British fashion industry, discussing a wide variety of topics like selling products on Instagram, the future of vegan and sustainable fashion, and ethical sourcing.
