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Female Owned Islington Business Diva Choice Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

21-04-2022   


A female owned Islington borough-based business is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Tricia Blake founder of Diva Choice is marking this milestone by hosting a Sip and Shop event at the FC Designer Collective, 113 – 115 Fonthill Road. 

An exciting day of celebrations will be held at the FC Designer Collective where Diva Choice has been stocked since August 2020 (during the pandemic). 

Tricia will use this event as a platform to connect with partners and customers who have supported her on her journey. Not only will the event be an opportunity to showcase her latest collection, but it will also be a great chance to look back over a decade of highlights of the Diva Choice journey.

These include: 

Working with Sinitta and Diva Choice being featured in many major British publications. (There is a special feature on the Daily Mail website).

Hosting a Fashion Show which showcased other women in business at The Park Plaza Hotel which was filmed by channel 4.

Hosting successful pop-up shops that offered women in business a platform to showcase their products in locations such as Kings Cross and Oxford Street.

Being published in Bite Magazine, Scorpio Jin.

Trading in Barbados for 3 months and being featured in the local press.

Diva Choice pieces being featured in music videos featuring artists such as Trillary and Sinitta and worn and featured by artists such as Lisa Mercedes and Hazel Mak.

Hosting a Fashion Show in Camden for 1000+ people.

Creating Carnival costumes for Notting Hill Carnival (with Band Candy Mas).

Winning 3 business awards (2 Inspire network, CA Awards, Women’s Network).

Hosting a Lingerie Fashion show at a pop up shop in Westfield, Stratford.

Taking part in the current GLA funded programme hosted by Islington Council and Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL).

Building a brand ambassador programme. 

Business contacts commented:
 
Jenny Holloway, CEO Fashion-Enter Ltd:
“We have now worked with Tricia for the past three years and she’s a true force of nature. We were so impressed with her positive can-do attitude we asked her to speak to some of our students during Black History month so they could be inspired too – the feedback was amazing. Congratulations on your ten years Tricia. Here’s to the next ten years; we wish you continued success and inner contentment.”
 
Caroline Wilson, Director of Inclusive Economy and Jobs, Islington Council:
“When we opened the affordable workspace studios at Durham Road, Diva Choice was exactly the type of local business we wanted to support. Tricia’s creative designs are beautiful, high quality products and her success has been a pleasure to witness. More importantly, Tricia’s commitment to encouraging other female entrepreneurs and providing opportunities for local residents means that she is a local business that gives back to her community. We look forward to seeing Diva Choice continue to grow and thrive in Islington.”
 

Celebrating 10 Years of Diva Choice ‘Cupcakes & Cocktails’ event will take place Saturday 30th April from 12.30 – 5pm at FC Designer Collective, 113 – 115 Fonthill Road, London N4 3HH. Nearest tube: Finsbury Park.
 



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