There is a renewed conversation about UK fashion manufacturing. After decades of production moving overseas, brands and policymakers are once again asking whether more fashion could — and should — be made in Britain. The answer is not straightforward. The UK is unlikely to compete with the lowest-cost manufacturing countries on labour and production price alone. But that does not mean British manufacturing has lost its relevance. Far from it. The UK still has significant stre

Fashion employers across the UK are looking for a new kind of talent: professionals who can combine creative instinct with commercial judgement, digital fluency and adaptability. The UK fashion industry is no longer hiring solely for a great eye, a fashion degree or a polished portfolio. Throughout 2026, the strongest candidates were those who could show how their creativity creates value — through AI, data, sustainability knowledge or commercial insight. From major fashion h

If you’re considering a career in fashion and apparel (or maybe you're an experienced Garment Tech or PD and exploring your options) you’ve probably come across job titles such as Garment Technologist and Product Developer. At first glance, the two roles can seem very similar — and there is certainly some overlap. Both work closely with designers, suppliers and manufacturers, and both play an important role in turning an idea into a finished garment. So, what is the actual di

Fashion in the UK is changing fast. From social media trends and influencer culture to the growing popularity of second-hand clothing, the way we discover, buy and wear clothes looks very different from even a few years ago. But behind the trends is an important question: are we buying too many clothes, and what impact is this having? We’re buying a lot of clothes The average person in the UK buys around 20 new items of clothing every year. That might not sound like a huge am

London Fashion Week is Back in the Spotlight London has been buzzing with fashion this September, as designers returned to the capital for a particularly British edition of Fashion Week. With McQueen returning to the official schedule for the first time since 2001, alongside Burberry, Erdem, Simone Rocha and Richard Quinn, the event had a strong sense of homecoming. The British Fashion Council also reported a 19% rise in accredited buyer attendance, suggesting renewed interna

Questioning during the hiring process are designed to help employers understand your skills, experience and suitability for the role. Through carefully structured questions, interviewers can assess not only technical knowledge and qualifications, but also communication style, problem solving ability and cultural fit within an organisation. For you as the interviewee, interview questions provide an opportunity to highlight achievements, demonstrate competence and express motiv

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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, don’t forget to choose a neutral backdrop – a plain, light coloured wall is just perfect (and make sure you have enough charge in whatever device you’re using). We'd also advise that you do a dummy run to ensure