03 Sep Hope-FX #2 Launches with Inspiring Celebration Event at FC Designer Collective

The creative spirit was alive and thriving on Tuesday 2nd September as the second group of Hope-FX participants celebrated the launch of their original T-shirt designs at a special event held at Fashion-Enter Ltd’s FC Designer Collective on Fonthill Road.

The event marked the culmination of weeks of hard work, creativity, and collaboration from the Hope-FX #2 cohort. Friends, family, partners, and supporters gathered to celebrate the designers’ achievements and witness the unveiling of their unique fashion pieces — each T-shirt telling its own story through colour, design, and powerful messaging.

Jenny Holloway, founder and CEO of Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL), praised the participants’ efforts, saying:

“Absolutely loved today! The launch of Hope-FX #2 was an absolute shining success for the participants — we were all filled with pride. The T-shirt designs looked amazing — some were incredibly detailed and defined with brilliant colours. The swing tickets correlated to each designer, and hours had been spent on the marketing assets by each participant.”

She also highlighted the evolving nature of the programme:

“It was quite a different collaboration with North London Foundation Trust this time but the results and the final journey of the programme could not be disputed! It was awesome.”

A special thanks was extended to Norv and Josie from Motherlight Studios, who were present at the launch to capture the energy and emotion of the event through photography.

“Motherlight Studios really give their all for photoshoots! They care!” Jenny added.

The limited-edition Hope-FX #2 T-shirts will remain on sale at FC Designer Collective, 113-115 Fonthill Road, N4 (Close to Finsbury Park tube station) throughout the month of September. Every purchase directly supports the designers, with 100% of proceeds going to the participants.

The Hope-FX programme doesn’t end at the launch. FEL is committed to ongoing mentorship and development for each participant. They will continue to receive free training, courses, and career support to build on the skills they’ve gained.

One inspiring example of the programme’s impact is James, a participant from Hope-FX #1, who has now progressed to the Level 2 Stitching Course, made possible through funding from the Genuine Fund.

Hope-FX continues to prove that with the right support and creative space, individuals can achieve incredible things. This second launch is not just a celebration of fashion—it’s a celebration of resilience, talent, and hope.