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Jane Porter is the creative mind behind bespoke corporate clothing design company Studio 104. From her humble beginnings at M&S, Jane has worked with top clients such as The Savoy, Quaglino’s and JP Morgan. We discover how her dissertation subject inspired her to set up her dream business. 

What made you start Studio 104?

Since being at London College of Fashion and studying successful entrepreneurs for my dissertation subject I have wanted to have my own business. Throughout my career as a fashion buyer I have always worked closely with the owners of each company I worked for and been fascinated in how they have grown their company. I have never felt comfortable working for someone else and knew I was destined to go it alone. Bespoke uniforms is also a market need. Before setting up Studio 104 I interviewed dozens of hotel managers all over the world to find out if offering a bespoke uniform design and production service was needed and it was very obvious that they were crying out for a good supplier, and one that could understand their brand and their needs.

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