The Q RISING Talent Incubator is dedicated to supporting emerging fashion brands and nurturing new talent with main focus on the Global South by amplifying their voices with strategic acumen.
Every three years, the incubator offers select designers three years of funding, equivalent to six seasons, along with an additional seven years of mentoring, fostering a comprehensive and sustainable path to success.
Over the course of the mentorship, designers will have access to Qasimi's resources, including a co-working space and studio, as well as production, product development, merchandising, marketing, and business function support from a network of industry leaders, all aimed at nurturing and preparing the fashion leaders of the future.
The next round of applications will open in the summer of 2025. Stay tuned...
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AGR
Alicia Robinson, the creative force behind AGR, embodies the vibrant spirit of a London maverick, hailing from Croydon's cultural melting pot.
Guided by a talented knitwear designer mother, Alicia's passion for knitting ignited at a young age, lead to an exhilarating fashion journey. With a BA Hons in Textiles from Chelsea College of Arts, she emerged as a trailblazer, interning at James Long by day and immersing herself in the city's electrifying nightlife by night.
From dancefloors to intimate studios, Alicia's love for colour and fearless disobedience found expression. AGR defies traditional knitwear, pushing boundaries year after year.
Today, AGR seamlessly blends limitless creativity with unwavering commitment to her craft, resulting in the label’s unmatched creations — a symphony of vibrant colours and daring designs that defy conventional norms.
