Budding fashion designers get a lift from Equity Bank

Forty up-and-coming fashion designers have graduated from an Equity Bank organised financial literacy course, setting the stage for their formal entry into the world of business.

The budding designers, who were also the finalists in the bank's Vijana Na Equity "Design your Destiny" competition, successfully underwent 30 hours of comprehensive financial training custom-designed for players in the creative sector. The group will enjoy access to a Sh100 million seed fund from Equity Bank.

Equity Group CEO James Mwangi noted that the designers are now set to launch their careers in the lucrative fashion design field. The bank, he said, will provide tailor made financial solutions for local fashion designers among other players in the local creative arts scene.

The bank recently launched the Vijana na Equity campaign to provide support for youthful creative entrepreneurs aspiring to make their mark in various fields.