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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...

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Stay or go? Career questions in a changing fashion world

The fashion industry has had a turbulent year. Some companies are struggling with insolvencies and declining revenues, while others are raising their forecasts and expanding. In uncertain times, some employees may also be questioning their career and future. Should you remain loyal to a company during a crisis, and when is it time to look for a...

Fashion |Interview

Entrepreneur and founder of Business Fashion Academy Zeynep Dag shares her best career advice

A piece of advice can completely change the course of one’s career. What career tips have fashion professionals received, and what advice do they have for others? This time, we speak with entrepreneur, footwear designer, and founder of the Business Fashion Academy in the Netherlands and the brand Alzúarr, Zeynep Dag. What is the best career...

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How to become an expert in fashion anti-counterfeiting?

The burgeoning second-hand market has thrust a profession once shrouded in obscurity into the spotlight: the anti-counterfeit expert. It's a highly sought-after profession today, with many candidates and few chosen ones. Yet, the demand for experts in luxury goods is increasing as the second-hand fashion industry gains traction. "There's a...

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Not-so-average: Ashley Cloud, Fashion Attorney

When asked, ‘who are you?’ Ashley Cloud responded, “I’m a free spirit. I’m a Black woman, period,” she said. “A dreamer, a doer, a master manifester and someone that is driven by faith.” She also prides herself on being a fashion attorney under her business The Cloud Law Firm. About this series There’s more to the fashion industry than jobs in...

From design, supply, distribution, marketing to retail: How AI is being used in the fashion industry

Attention fashion brands and retailers: how you can use Artificial Intelligence to make your business more intelligent and/or efficient “Artificial intelligence (AI) can make the fashion industry smarter,” said Matthew Drinkwater, head of the Fashion Innovation Agency at the London College of Fashion and specialist in new technologies and their...

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Not-so-average: Alex St. Urbain, Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer for Áwet New York

When asked, ‘who are you?’ Alex St. Urbain stated that in addition to being 35 years old, “I am a son of immigrants. My family came from Haiti, however I was born here in the US.” Furthermore, “I am cool, calm and collected which is who I am personally, and definitely translates into my business. I’m creative and I’m always looking to support...

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Karen Millen highlights work-life imbalance with London lounge stunt

In an innovative marketing move that blends social commentary with brand awareness, British fashion retailer Karen Millen staged a thought-provoking display in central London to mark National Relaxation Day on 15th August. The initiative, which saw 15 staff members positioned in branded deckchairs amidst the bustle of Carnaby Street, was...

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Not-so-average: Erica Wong - Associate Copywriter & Freelance Writer

When asked ‘who are you?’ Erica Wong simply stated who she is as a fashion professional: a full-time copywriter and freelance writer. About this series There’s more to the fashion industry than jobs in designing or styling. Like any other sector, fashion is a business so there’s a space and a job for everyone. That includes a person who loves...

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New book details how to become a fashion educator

When you’re an educator standing in front of a class of expectant upturned faces for the first time, it’s often a nerve-wracking case of sink or swim. Being a fashion educator has only become more challenging post-pandemic and despite the importance of the work, there exists minimal guidance material for anyone considering a transition from...

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From Alzúarr to Business Fashion Academy: Zeynep Dag on fashion entrepreneurship

Modefabriek is more than just a place to do business; the trade fair also invites other (future) fashion professionals to gain inspiration and network. To inspire the audience, the organisation put together a Talks programme, where knowledge is shared about trends, social media and entrepreneurship. FashionUnited attends the latter and listens...

Podcast

Podcast: Technical development manager at Tommy Hilfiger talks about her job

In this episode of the Brand News Podcast, host Charlotte Emily interviews Sita, a fashion professional specialising in lingerie, who transitioned from Garment Technician to Technical Development Manager at brands like Marlies Dekkers, Hunkemoller, and Tommy Hilfiger. With over a decade of experience, Sita has mastered garment perfection,...