How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stands Out in the Fashion Industry
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We all know that getting your foot in the door in the fashion industry can be difficult, but building connections across the industry can be incredibly beneficial, and what better way to do this, than with LinkedIn.  No matter where you are in your career and job-hunting process, keeping your LinkedIn profile up to date and active is key to standing out in the industry and against the competition. LinkedIn has more than 810 million users worldwide and is the number one professional networking site. If you’re serious about your professionalism and career, a LinkedIn profile is a necessity ..read more
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Not-so-fast Fashion: EU Pushes for More Sustainable Fashion
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The EU has proposed new rules around the production of clothing, furniture, and smartphones sold in Europe, to make them more sustainable and longer-lasting, and easier to repair. The strategy was launched on Wednesday 30th March and targets the products at each stage of use from design to repair and recycling.  This new initiative intends to boost the sustainability of textiles, contain the release of microplastics into the environment, improve labour conditions in the textile sector, as well as educating consumers on how to reuse and repair their existing garments. It also states that t ..read more
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The late Virgil Abloh’s Off-White show opens Paris AW 2022 Fashion Week
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The late Virgil Abloh’s Off-White instalment opened Paris autumn-winter 2022 fashion week and can only be described as “a poignant realisation of the hard work Abloh delivered in the final stages of his life” (The Guardian, 2022). The event was live-streamed in almost 100 French Off-White stores from which his audience were able to experience and appreciate his personal touch in every detail of the collection. Spaceship Earth: An “Imaginary Experience” The show was set in Paris’ former stock exchange which served as a catalyst in bringing distinct cultures together. This theme was present in e ..read more
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Our Top Tips to Land your Dream Fashion Internship
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Internships are incredibly valuable when trying to start a career and gain experience. They provide you with experience that can be the deciding factor for your first job, and even more importantly, start your career. Getting an internship in the fashion industry is no more difficult than in any other industry, contrary to popular belief; a little more direction and perseverance just might be required. This blog will share with you our top tips to land your dream fashion internship and take your first step into your fashion career. Connect and Network Our first tip is to meet as many people as ..read more
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Wear This Controversial Colour Combination This Valentine's Day
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Whether you’re taken, single or in a situationship, Valentine’s Day is like marmite; you either love it or you hate it. You may be having a day of self-care and raiding the sale chocolates or spending it on a date with your partner, either way it’s one to be celebrated. One thing is for certain, the tremendous colour combination of pink and red is flooding the everyday landscape, from retail displays to gift wrap and now into our wardrobes… We’ve all been told when we were younger that you should never mix black and brown, and red and pink, but if the past couple of years has told us anything ..read more
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The Fashion Industry Pays Tribute to the Late André Leon Talley
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André Leon Talley, former Vogue’s editor, died at the age of 73 due to a heart attack earlier this week. Talley was a larger-than-life figure in the fashion industry, known for his extravagant capes and contacts in designer studios from Paris to New York, including the likes of Tom Ford, Karl Lagerfeld, and Marc Jacobs. He was an American fashion journalist, stylist, and creative director, before becoming the editor-at-large of Vogue magazine. When news broke that he had passed, many of his famous friends took to social media to pay tribute to him and express their grief. He was dubbed as the ..read more
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Barbie x Balmain
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Two household names have united to create a ready-to-wear line of clothing and accessories, and the design of three unique non-fungible tokens (NFTs) of Barbie avatars. The parent company of Barbie, Mattel Inc. has announced a collaboration between the cherished doll brand and the luxury fashion house, Balmain. Each digital design comes with exclusive pieces from the Barbie x Balmain collection which connects the physical and digital collections. The NFTs will be available via an online auction through Mattel Creations, which will be hosted by MintNFT. The decision to launch these NFTs is the ..read more
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Graduate Advice: Design and Technical Production
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2y ago
As industry experts and experienced recruiters, we offer graduate advice to graduates applying for jobs and help them work out what they desire from a career when applying for their first job in their chosen field.  These are our top tips for graduates looking to start their careers in Design and Technical Production: - Start with an internship within your chosen career path with a high street retailer or supplier if possible. This will allow you to gain experience and get a taste of what the job has to offer. - If Design is your passion, then a portfolio will be key for your job hunt and ..read more
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Italy Vote to Ban Fur Farming
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The UK put a complete ban on fur farming in 2002, and Italy has finally decided to follow suit.  The Budget Committee of the Italian Senate has finally voted to put a ban on fur farming and shut the 10 remaining mink farms in the country within the next six months. The move was named ‘a historic victory’ by the Humane Society International.  The vote includes an immediate ban on breeding animals for the purpose of fur farming, including racoon dogs, mink, foxes, and chinchillas, and also the closure of all active fur farms in the country by June 30th, 2022. There will be compensation ..read more
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H&M Sales Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
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It’s good news for H&M - and the fashion industry as a whole! The Swedish store reported on Wednesday that an increase in sales from the months of September through to November was in line with expectations, and matched pre-pandemic levels from 2019. They reported that the net sales of the fourth quarter rose by 8% to £4.69 billion, and measured in local currencies, sales increased by 11%.  “Despite the implemented restrictions over the past year, and the consequences of the global pandemic, the H&M group’s strong recovery continues and it’s evident that customers are showing they ..read more
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