C4’s Secret Millionaire gives fashion designer a business boost

19 YEAR-OLD fashion designer Che Ozoria-Bruno has secured business support from a West Yorkshire based entrepreneur who appeared on Channel 4’s Secret Millionaire.

Mr Ozoria-Bruno won a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style event at Kirklees College.

He impressed former Channel 4 Secret Millionaire and director of Brighouse-based Faith PR, Carl Hopkins, with his plans to launch his independent clothing line, RA Clothing Co.

As part of his pitch to a panel of 24 ‘Dragons’, Mr Ozoria-Bruno had to explain his strategy behind areas including his target market, brand development and product manufacturing, as well as the ethos and concept behind the RA Clothing Co. designs.

As part of his prize, Mr Bruno will receive advice on the development of his business, the manufacturing process and introductions to other business owners and potential investors.

Mr Hopkins said: “I was really inspired by Che’s enthusiasm for his brand, as well as the uniqueness of the product he has designed.

“Faith PR is well connected to a number of successful businesses across the design and manufacturing industries – as well as journalists and influencers on key fashion publications. I believe we are really well placed to support Che in achieving his end product.”

Mr Ozoria-Bruno, who is studying a BTEC Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Kirklees College, has had an interest in the world of fashion since a young age.

He added: “I believe fashion is a form of self-expression and we can communicate this through the clothes we choose to wear and how we choose to wear them.

“I’m very excited to be working alongside Carl and Faith PR and believe their respective experience will enable me to develop my business in a structured way with real insight into how to make it work.”