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FashionUnited's Turkish job board includes fashion vacancies from across the country, from design, buying and e-commerce roles in Istanbul to merchandising, quality and denim jobs in Bursa, Denizli and Gaziantep. Whether you want to work brand-side, in a sourcing office, on the production floor, or in fashion retail, this is where Turkey's...

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What does a store manager actually do? Running the shop floor and the business behind it

Store manager is one of the most common titles on any fashion job board, but the day to day behind it stretches well beyond opening and closing a shop. A scan of current openings shows the role scaling by seniority and shifting shape depending on the size of the store and the retailer. Browse all current store manager openings on FashionUnited....

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August is when fashion pretends to stop

There is a particular point in August when fashion appears to disappear. In Italy, the middle of the month is marked by Ferragosto, the great summer exodus. Cities empty, offices close and the coast becomes the centre of gravity. Across Europe, from the islands of Greece and Spain to the French Riviera and the cliffs of Cornwall, the same ritual...

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DPP readiness: The designer's pivotal role

Much has been written about the digital product passport (DPP), the digital twin which needs to be linked to the physical product from mid 2029 onward. At least for anyone wanting to place textile products on the European market. However, information about the DPP usually focuses on data compliance and technical preparations. But the fact is...

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Behind the title: What a fashion account manager actually does

Account manager is a common title across fashion sales and wholesale teams, but the day to day work behind it varies more than the job title suggests. A scan of current openings shows the role scaling by seniority and shifting shape depending on the type of account, the channel and the market it covers. Browse all current account manager...

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What does a fashion designer actually do? A look at the many faces of design

Designer is one of the most searched job titles in fashion, but it covers a much wider range of work than most job seekers expect. A scan of current openings across the industry shows the title splitting into distinct disciplines, each with its own skill set, career path and daily rhythm. Browse all current designer openings on FashionUnited....

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New Balance unveils new outdoor space for factory workers

American sneaker brand New Balance has opened its first-ever garden at its factory in Flimby, Cumbria, designed to offer a restorative outdoor space for the factory workers behind the craftsmanship of its ‘Made in UK’ products. The ‘Flimby Garden’ has been created in collaboration with London-based jewellery designer Bleue Burnham to reflect a...

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How the new ILO Convention 193 benefits digital platform workers within the fashion industry

Millions of workers worldwide are employed by the digital platform economy, that is economic and social activities conducted on online platforms that connect directly with consumers. According to research by the Harvard Kennedy School, this could be between 154 million and 435 million people, depending on how broadly gig work, ride-hailing,...

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Fashion workplace report highlights compensation gaps and widespread burnout

US fashion publication Fashionista has released its annual Inside the Fashion Workplace Report, detailing compensation trends, job satisfaction, and workplace dynamics across the industry. Based on a survey of more than 500 fashion professionals conducted between January and May 2026, the report reveals persistent pay disparities, elevated...

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From buyer to lecturer: How Wolter Pot is passing on his passion for fashion to the next generation

After years as a buyer at retailer Four Amsterdam, Wolter Pot swapped the corporate world for the classroom. As a fashion design lecturer at Koning Willem I College, he guides students in their creative development, sharing his passion for fashion and craftsmanship. He speaks to FashionUnited about his transition into education, the lessons he...

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Why Kilian Kerner now loves himself more than his job as a designer

At the beginning of the year, Kilian Kerner had to take a weeks-long break for the first time in his career. It was not by choice, but because he had no other option. This happened during a phase the designer himself describes as one of the most successful of his career. In his personal life, however, this period became one of the darkest. It...

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VF's Belgium internship program: the six months that changed two careers

Every career has a turning point. For Cristina Broissin and Bianca Marossero, it arrived in Antwerp. The two graduates came from different countries and disciplines, drawn to a six-month internship at VF Corporation, home to a portfolio of iconic active lifestyle brands including The North Face, Vans and Timberland, and over the following months...