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Changemakers in fashion (part 1): Thami Schweichler, founder United Repair Centre

There are countless sustainability initiatives, but who in the fashion industry is truly driving the transition—whether or not their efforts are visible to the broader public? We interview changemakers, consultants, sustainable fashion experts, and activists. What can we learn from their work? In episode 1: Thami Schweichler of United Repair...

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American Vintage CEO on training, recruitment, and global expansion

Intensifying its presence and asserting its position to better face competition from ready-to-wear giants is the mantra of French fashion brand American Vintage, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. This anniversary is marked by growth, an exception at a time when many brands in the sector are experiencing serious difficulties....

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4 CEOs on successful leadership: ‘I avoid social media’

The fashion industry balances change and innovation. Economic uncertainty, digitisation and sustainability are placing ever-increasing demands on leadership. FashionUnited asked four CEOs of fashion companies about the biggest misconceptions surrounding running a fashion business, their most important lessons and how they stay sharp when making...

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LVMH teams up with SKEMA to strengthen luxury retail education

French luxury conglomerate LVMH is partnering with SKEMA (School of Knowledge Economy and Management) to create a new luxury retail course to be taught in the international business school’s new campus in Dubai to develop “top-tier talent for the luxury industry”. The strategic alliance aims to shape future luxury leaders with the creation of an...

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Strauss develops degree Course for sustainability and innovation in Bangladesh

German workwear specialist Strauss has created a new educational course for sustainability and textile innovation in Bangladesh. Strauss announced on Thursday that, from June, 60 students a year will be able to study for a bachelor’s degree in ‘Textile Engineering – Sustainability and Textile Innovation’ at the Ahsanullah University of Science...

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Children’s fashion: discovering the job of purchasing manager (for example at Galeries Lafayette)

According to market research and consulting firm Mordor Intelligence, the global children's wear market is expected to reach 353.20 million US dollars by 2029, growing at a rate of 5.35 percent annually. A rather encouraging outlook, even if in France, children's fashion has experienced a slowdown in recent years. Between optimistic forecasts,...

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10 Tips for salary negotiations in the fashion industry

Negotiating a salary in a competitive and specialised sector like fashion can be a challenge. However, it can also be a turning point in your career, whether it’s to advance within a company or to take a new professional direction. Regardless of the position you are aspiring to, proper preparation will make all the difference. In this article,...

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10 essential soft skills for a career in the fashion and luxury industry

It's a fact: competition is intense and expectations are high in the luxury and fashion industry. A successful career in these sectors requires both technical skills and interpersonal competencies. “Soft skills” play a key role in the ability to build relationships, innovate, and meet the needs of a demanding clientele. Here are our top 10...

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Next generation: Why these young people are taking over their parents' fashion businesses

Family-owned businesses in the fashion industry have been under pressure for years due to challenges such as online competition and rising costs. In recent years, several fashion entrepreneurs have had to close their doors because they could not find a successor. FashionUnited spoke to four children of first-generation fashion entrepreneurs in...

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Not-so-average: Arethabelle E. Smith, Head of Logistics at Shekudo

“I like to define myself as a storyteller in the sense that I found that I do enjoy telling stories of all forms,” said Arethabelle E. Smith when asked the question, ‘who are you?’ “Over the last couple of years, I would say that the story that I’m most passionate about sharing tends to be about the African narrative - what it means to be...

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How to turn your fashion internship into a job opportunity: A case study at Rouje

How can you turn a fashion internship into a short-term or permanent job opportunity? In an industry known for being particularly competitive and saturated, securing a contract is often a difficult task. Yet, some students manage to carve a niche for themselves, like Yanrong Chen, Asia marketing project manager at the French ready-to-wear brand...

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UK fashion creatives feel pressured to work for free

New research from trade union Bectu (Broadcasting Entertainment Communications and Theatre Union) has revealed that eight in ten UK fashion creatives have felt pressured to work for free, and only 10 percent of those surveyed say they feel secure in their job. Bectu’s fashion branch, Fashion UK, surveyed more than 500 fashion creatives working...