Dragons’ Den: What we know about fashion brand Nenya & Canine Dip and Dive Club?
DRAGONS' Den has been responsible for the global success of budding entrepreneurs.
On the BBC One's January 23 2025 installment two very different hopefuls pitch their grand plans to the Dragons.
What is fashion brand Nenya?
Nenya is a clothing company that was founded in Huddersfield, Yorkshire by Yana Smaglo.
The fashion designer's life was turned upside down when she was forced to flee her country as a result of the Russian invasion in 2022.
The 32-year-old was working in Kyiv when she was awoken one morning to the sound of bombs.
She packed a small bag of belongings and travelled to England after she was invited to stay with friends in Huddersfield.
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After settling into her new home, it was then that she had the idea to launch fashion house Nenya - which means motherland in Ukrainian.
Her aim is to help fellow designers still living in Ukraine by supporting their businesses to help them rebuild their lives.
When is Nenya on Dragon's Den?
Yana will pitch her idea to Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Sara Davies, Steven Bartlett, and Touker Suleyman on January 23 2025.
Following an article in her local newspaper, she was inundated with offers of help and advice from fellow business owners.
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She now sells luxury knitwear and clothes through her website and has pop-up shops in Leeds and London.
Nenya stocks clothes to over 120 countries worldwide and has a turnover of £120,000 as of January 2025.
The price tags on the garments range from £70 to £150.
What is Canine Dip and Dive Club?
Canine Dip and Dive Club is the brainchild of Andrew and Jo Brownlie.
The couple made the decision to ditch their busy lives in London and moved to the Suffolk countryside with their beloved pooch Buddy.
In 2017 they decided to set up a pool for local dog owners to take their pups for a dip.
What started as a bit of fun very quickly grew into a business and they now have four pools across the UK.
When is Canine Dip and Dive Club on Dragon's Den?
Andrew is hoping to expand his business with the help of the Dragons on January 23, 2025.
Their dog-friendly pools operate across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Devon and offer a variety of sessions and classes including puppy paddle, senior sessions and pool parties.
