Womenswear fashion brand Hope has exceeded its £500k crowdfunding target, after receiving backing from hundreds of investors. Launched in 2015, the brand specialises in clothing for women over 40 embracing women of all shapes, sizes and ages. Since its inception, sales have continued to grow expanding its customer base to over 16,000. Amongst the company’s more notable backers include former Marks & Spencer chairman and chief executive Stuart Rose, having worked for the same company as Hope founder Nayna McIntosh.