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Community, culture, and career: How lululemon is revolutionizing work culture

At lululemon, a leading company in the field of high-performance sportswear, the well-being of employees—physically, mentally, and socially—is at the center of the company's activities. This philosophy is reflected both in product development and in the design of the working environment. From a yoga boutique to a global giant Since its founding...

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When the idea becomes reality: academic projects turned into a brand (La Tecnocreativa edition)

Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey is always a leap into the unknown, but it becomes less daunting when you're confident in what you're doing. This new article in the series ‘When the idea becomes reality’ focuses on the path taken by Spanish fashion designers Alejandro Maillo and Patricia Caro to establish their own brands. Both studied at...

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Not-so-average: Victor Roseboro - Next Model Management Manager & Talent Agent

When asked, ‘who are you?’ Victor Roseboro states that first and foremost he is a son, and a brother to four sisters. “I am a friend to several people that have been great friends to me. I am a spiritual person. I am definitely a giver, a feeler; I am a lover for sure,” said Roseboro. “And currently, I am a model agent.” About this series There’...

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The economics of vocational training in the fashion sector worldwide

Facing robust growth and an unfavourable age pyramid, the French Fashion and Luxury sector has been striving to recruit over 10,000 individuals annually since 2012, primarily for technical positions related to product manufacturing and development, constituting 90 percent of the demand. Despite already having 615,600 direct jobs and one million...

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‘Mental Health in Fashion’: 5 questions for industry pioneer Florian Müller

Florian Müller has been an integral part of the Berlin fashion scene for 20 years. Insiders know him in his role as a PR professional and guest manager at Berlin Fashion Week runway shows. In recent years, he has also continued his education, building on his former psychology studies to work psychotherapeutically. He is now bringing these two...

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Canada Goose isn’t like anything else: A Unique Employee story

In the world of performance luxury brands, Canada Goose stands out for its commitment to quality and an inspiring story of resilience and innovation. The brand's strength is amplified by its dedicated employees, including Amber Haughton, a passionate Brand Ambassador at the Dublin store location in Ireland. Amber embarked on her journey with...

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Crocs exceeds in understanding employees’ needs

Global leader in innovative footwear Crocs continues to succeed in creating an outstanding work culture, emphasizing employee satisfaction and diversity. In 2021, Crocs has moved up to be one of the top workplaces, with Forbes acclaiming Crocs as one of 'America's Best Employers for Diversity' and 'America’s Best Mid-Size Employers,' reflecting...

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The new tech-led jobs transforming the fashion industry

Jobs in fashion don’t look like they used to. And fashion professionals no longer follow traditional paths to enter the industry. With last year being the breakout year for generative AI, 2024 will see its accelerated and widespread use within our future-driven industry impacting the workforce in unforeseen ways. It’s an exciting time for those...

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Work in fashion career centre: Top Employers and latest news

In the vibrant world of fashion, connecting top talents and innovative fashion brands is key to industry success. That's where FashionUnited steps in. With a steadfast commitment and expertise in recruiting, as well as employer branding, the international B2B fashion network is dedicated to tackling the recruitment challenges of fashion...

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Podcast: A career in fashion? Here's how to make valuable connections

Looking for a job and finding it hard to expand your professional network? Career educator Maria Hedian, formerly business manager for well-known brands such as Ralph Lauren and Bergdorf Goodman, shares tips. In this episode of the podcast 'Into the Fashion Industry', the American professional talks briefly about the art of networking. She calls...

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7 Lessons from SMCP’s Isabelle Guichot on successfully managing a business

At Fashion Reboot 2023, organised by the IFM, Isabelle Guichot, managing director of luxury conglomerate SMCP, which owns Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and Fursac, offered fashion professionals seven lessons on how to "manage a fashion company in times of disruption and uncertainty". Lesson no. 1: Adapt collection architecture, simplify...

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Unlocking sustainability secrets: 100 fashion industry professionals share their experience

It's undeniable that sustainability in the fashion industry has shifted from being a 'nice to have' to a 'must-have.' Recent legislative updates, such as the approval of the Green Claims Directive last March, alongside the introduction of the standards governing the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, have compounded with the global...