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I’m Susannah Hunter
Creative Director
Why ViewVo recommends Susannah Hunter
Susannah will be a fantastic mentor to anyone who makes a fashion product and will be able to help advise on how you can turn that into a profitable business. With over 25 years’ experience and having taught handbag design, Susannah knows what works. She's had good mentors herself and knows what has helped her and so wants to give back. She's employed and nurtured over 30 people in their own careers; having a fantastic track-record of where people have gone onto after working with her. Susannah Hunter handbags have a huge following in Japan so she can advise you on global markets. Her shop is one of only a few where everything is still made on site and not outsourced, so you will see her studio and how it all comes together.

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My Experience
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I’ve always worked in designing handbags and accessories. I’ve also taught handbag design at Central St Martins.
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I own and run Susannah Hunter handbags –a luxury handbag and accessories company known for our signature leather applique. I’m hands on in every aspect of the day to day running of the business.
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I love the creative freedom and flexibility of running my own business. I work really hard but can choose my own way. I love creating new seasonal designs and working with customers on bespoke orders
Press Featured
Vogue.com, the Evening Standard, Grazia
Over the years I've been featured in numerous publications inc: Vogue.com, the Evening Standard, Grazia, Harpers, Vogue Japan, Homes & Gardens, the Telegraph, You magazine, Elle Deco,
Awards and Qualifications
25+ Years Experience
I've worked in the industry for over
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25+ Years Experience
I've worked in the industry for over 25 years.
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Silver Medal - Chelsea Flower Show
I've twice won silver medals for
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Silver Medal - Chelsea Flower Show
I've twice won silver medals for garden design at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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BA (hons) Fashion Design
BA (hons) Fashion Design Central St
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BA (hons) Fashion Design
BA (hons) Fashion Design Central St Martins (University of Arts London)
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Testimonials
I’m an accountant by profession. I’ve been making things all my life and I’ve got to the stage now where I didn’t want to do accountancy anymore as it wasn’t really fulfilling me. I found the day with Susannah absolutely brilliant. She’s been really generous to me in opening up her contacts book so that I know who to go to now for leather suppliers and materials, and she’s given me really good insight into how the mechanics of the business work. the nuts and the bolts of it, the highs, and the lows. I’d definitely recommend job shadowing!
*Update* 7 months on Mary is looking at buying a leather goods production company, which would be a faster route to market for her. Meeting Susannah helped her decision by providing invaluable insight into the industry.
*Update* 1 year on Mary has taken a significant step – she has bought a leather goods production business in the West Midlands (so has moved from Ireland to England), she now employs 10 people and has big plans! The starting point was her time with Susannah – congratulations Mary we’re super excited for you and all you've achieved!
Mary Byrne
Job Shadow Opportunities
This day will be beneficial to anyone interested in making and selling their own creative fashion products. You'll learn what it really takes to ru...
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