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How to work in fashion with no experience

Fashion is a trillion-dollar industry and continues to grow around 5.5 percent annually according to reports conducted by McKinsey and Deloitte. Fundamentally a creative industry, working in fashion is never boring and there is also a wide range of career options available. From the more traditional roles such as fashion designer and editor to...

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Graduate Programmes: Where to Start your Career in Fashion

For graduates looking to enter the fashion industry, applying to design houses, fashion magazines and retailers is a good starting point as it gives a chance to develop one’s skills and gain experience within a fashion environment. View some of the companies that offer graduate programmes below: Adidas German multinational corporation Adidas...

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From Berlin to Valencia: Five emerging European fashion hubs

When one thinks of the fashion capital of Europe, visions of the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées of Paris likely come to mind. Known for its haute couture legacy, Paris shares this title with the home of Big Ben, London, an incubator for fashion creativity and the effortlessly cool Milan celebrated for its fashion craftsmanship. However,...

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QUP's founder on body positivity and a sustainable wardrobe

QUP, a US-based online fashion styling company currently brings a global roster of style experts from Portland (US), Manchester (UK), Pastoia (IT), to Delhi NCR (IN) right into their users' living rooms. As lockdowns all over the world have resulted in a permanent shift to online shopping -virtual fashion education, personalized styling services...

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Essential HR trends for 2020

As a headhunter, Anja Minnerup knows the German fashion industry from the inside out. In her function as HR consultant for companies from Zara to Chanel, she has found the right people for the job, but has spoken to even more candidates who were not the right fit. "If it doesn't fit today, I can have the right position for someone tomorrow," she...

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Fashion careers: Interview with the founder and Creative Director of MWR Collection

Established in 2016 and based in New York City, MWR Collection is a luxury lifestyle label specializing in leather craftsmanship. Creative Director Mia Wright-Ross collaborates with artisans to create a collection of human kinship within each customizable work. Besides having ten years of work experience designing footwear for Tibi, Philip Lim...

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Interview: American Vintage's Audrey Lankester, Head of AMV Camp

Established in 2005 by a young entrepreneur from Marseille, Michaël Azoulay, American Vintage is known for their trademark style of casual cuts and a nuanced colour range. Today, the American Vintage head office spans 2,200 square metres and 4,000 square metres of warehouse space as well as outdoor facilities. Located in the Signe business park,...

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Model Booker, Sergio Mattos: 31 years of discovering and developing talent

Born in Bahia and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Mattos travels through the Brazilian and international fashion scene with relaxation and seriousness. In 31 years of continuous work, he was responsible for the discovery and career of several famous models, from Isabeli Fontana to the current actor Cauã Raymond and Gisele Bündchen. According to...

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CEO Interview: Q&A with George Sullivan, founder of The Sole Supplier

With the goal to provide accurate trainer news and release information for the UK and European market, The Sole Supplier was founded in 2013 by George Sullivan. Their community of partners (brands and enthusiasts) provides them with new and exclusive content daily alongside the company’s in-house team of experts. Through working with over 50...

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Work in fashion: A day in the life of a freelance fashion photographer

Award winning photographic artist working with photography, moving image and exploring installation, Kerry Curl has exhibited two fashion portraits through British Journal of Photography portrait projects. With a focus on portraiture and fashion, Curl’s practice frequently draws on the influence of the past in today’s world to question the idea...

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Battle of America's fashion capitals: New York City or Los Angeles

The East Coast and the West Coast of the United States have always been compared whether in terms of lifestyle or most notably in popular culture-from hip hop to films. In fashion, it is no different that the two cities are the top destinations for professionals looking to work in the American fashion industry. As one of the “Big Four” global...

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From San Francisco to Miami: Six emerging American fashion hubs

Undeniably, America’s most famous fashion capital is New York City with Los Angeles coming close on the heels. In recent years, a number of cities across the US are becoming fast contenders as the next fashion hub whether that’s due to reviving its heritage in denim or disrupting the industry with the latest fashion tech innovations. Another...