2022 Episode 3: Gemma Thorne

Could a naturally dyed apparel independent business be successful, and could this be effective within the fast fashion industry?

This episode features a conversation with Gemma Thorne, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Fashion Design course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which focuses on natural dyeing within the fashion industry and led towards the development of a business plan

In conversation with Gemma Thorne are Senior Lecturer in Creative Entrepreneurship, Sarah Smith and Principal Lecturer, Dr Martyn Woodward

You can find out more about Gemma’s work via

You can view some images of Gemma’s work below (click the images to view full screen):


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