Number One... choose a quiet location!

This can be a challenge if you’re working from home… lock yourself away, pop a “do not disturb” sign on the door, banish your housemates / kids / pets / other half and zone out from any other distractions. And if you’re zooming, do...

Number One... If you’re searching for a role in design or the creative industries, an online portfolio is essential.

There are some great platforms with the sole focus of bespoke online portfolio creation at your fingertips… they're simple to use (and most are free!)

So...

For some time now, the fashion industry has been grappling with issues relating to sustainability. For those fighting for change within the industry, one area of contention has been the regular fashion shows. Spring/Summer, Autumn/Winter, Haute Couture, Men’s Fashion W...

Now we're taking small but positive steps towards release from lockdown, it's a great time to review your resume and get application ready.

We've been involved in recruiting staff for a variety of fashion roles in for many years and we're always amaz...

It goes without saying that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is not a luxury item. In this current crisis it should be readily available, but unfortunately, so far, that hasn’t always been the case. It’s a depressing fact that our country has a seen a woeful lack of...

Whilst sales of alcohol have rocketed by 22% during lockdown in the UK, sales of clothing have plummeted by 34%. As more of us spend time at home, the need and desire for new clothes has fallen. There’s no real incentive anymore to buy the fun going-out outfit, smart f...

Scrolling through your news feed, you’re left with one-word ringing loud and clear through your ears – CORONAVIRUS. Open the homepage of your favourite news outlet and discover that every section has been taken over… ‘Coronavirus Explained’, ‘Coronavirus UK’, ‘Coronavi...

As we all know by now, a lot has changed since my last post. Looking back at those initial few glorious days of working from home when we were all excited about the prospect of lazy mornings of breakfast in bed and the legendary bed-desk, things have become much more s...

On the eve of my Spring /Summer 2021 trend meeting, with the Buyer from one of the UK’s biggest High Street retailers, all my work is ready to go. I feel confident in the trends, colours, graphics, shapes I am to present, following weeks of research, several comp shops...

New York Fashion Week began with the news that Ralph Lauren wouldn’t be showing at this month’s fashion week. Instead, he will be unveiling his AW20 collection in New York in April, with the exact date and location still to be revealed. Lauren has long been a driving f...