Aly McElroy Jones

Female

Belfast

Ireland

Profile Information:

Profession / role:
Green Fashion Stylist & Retailer
Company / organisation:
The Fashion Souk / Hola Lola
Website (if you have one):
thefashionsouk.com
My primary role in relation to fashion is:
Retailer, Consultant
I am looking to discover or buy
Ethical suppliers, To join in a conversation about ways to change mindsets about fashion in Ireland
About me / About business or organisation:
Green Events Consultant specialising in Fashion and Lifestyle
Background in Journalism and later PR set up The Fashion Souk - a fair fashion initiative in Sept 2008 it became a monthly market in Feb 2010.
Was funded in 2008 to set up not-for-profit initiative The Changing Room to provide education, inspiration and information on the importance of transforming our life and style to create more sustainable lifestyles, promoting ethical consumerism and improved personal wellbeing; this is currently being constituted as a 'reeducation' charity.
Career history / Company history:
Run green fashion shows, cycle chic events, revamping workshops and green markets on a regular basis for councils across Northern Ireland.
June 2010 Set up Hola Lola and ethical fashion boutique
Sept 2008 Set up The Fashion Souk - now a monthly fair-fashion market in Belfast's Ulster Hall supporting more than 30 local designer/makers and promoting the Humble Jumble where fashionistas sell on previously loved garments and accessories.
Jan 2007 - 2010 Worked as a PR Consultant for creative startups and the third sector
2004-2007 Picture Editor for The Irish Daily Mirror

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  • Charlie Boots

    Hi,

    sorry- yes found website.Are you going to sell things on-line?

    thanks

    Aug 5, 2010

  • Alma Erzhanova

    WIN A £50 GIFT VOUCHER!!!  

    Dear Aly!

    I would very much appreciate your help. I am studying for an MA in Marketing at Kingston Business School under the supervision of Professor Robert East. We are conducting research about Fairtrade goods and ethical fashion clothes, and ask you to complete the enclosed short questionnaire. 
    I am also offering a £50 shopping gift voucher to the lucky prize draw winner!!!!

     
    Could you please complete this questionnaire, following the link

    http://kingston.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cJaBu5g0xuuEvhG
     
    Thank you very much for your help.
     
    Yours sincerely,

    Alma Erzhanova

    Jul 31, 2011

  • Alma Erzhanova

    Red Ribbon

    Jul 31, 2011