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