Helen Milen

Female

London

United Kingdom

Profile Information:

Profession / role:
Creative Director / Founder
Company / organisation:
Milena London
Website (if you have one):
www.redesignforlife.blogspot.com
My primary role in relation to fashion is:
Designer
I am looking to discover or buy
Meet and share advise with like minded people. Source fabrics and manufacturers.
About me / About business or organisation:
Passionate about fashion,innovation, sustainability and creativity. Although I can be seduced by the international catwalks, it is innovative designers and artisans that captivate me most.

I am concerned that we live in a frenzied world of fast fashion and mass produced items, My work centres around creating and promoting fashion, textiles, art and design that is sustainable with fair-trade ethics.
Career history / Company history:
I have been in the fashion industry since the early 1990's in various roles from running a stall on Portobello Market to heading design teams for major UK retailers. I now have my own fashion and interiors label, Milena London. Due to launch in Spring Summer 2015.

Comment Wall:

  • Ishwari Vijay Thopte

    Hi Helen!
    Im a Fashion Designer by profession and i plan to do my Masters in Design Management for Fashion Industries from London College of Fashion this fall. Your work background is quite colorful and interesting! And i was hoping to meet dynamic personalities like you who would inspire me to carry out my research furthurmore!
    My research will mainly be in Ethical Fashion and Sustainable business practices. I was hoping to build contacts here. Can we be friends?

    Jun 24, 2009

  • emma mcginn

    Hi Helen,
    I am very interested in your work and your vast experience is fascinating. Having recently completed a degree and now entering into the fashion industry i feel somewhat disillusioned by the negative side. Therefore I am adamant that my path will be an ethical one. I too hoard all sorts from textiles to vintage buttons and see myself as a designer maker, this is what i am working towards. Any advise you can offer me would be greatly appreciated likewise if there is anything I can help you with in your quest please feel free to contact me. I have sent you a friend request. Regards, Emma

    Nov 3, 2009

  • camilla wellton

    Thank you Helen :)
    I see you are a entrepreneur/fashion designer as well. Maybe we could team up on something one day!
    I wish you the best ang good luck noe for fashion week :)
    Camilla

    Jan 22, 2010