The Outsiders Perspective

"What is your advice for anyone wanting to enter the fashion industry?" We hear from Nachifayel Wannwitz, EMEA Buying and Franchise MP&A Director, from our brand partner lululemon.

Kicking off our 6th programme last night! We’re proud to be bringing the luxury, fashion and beauty industries skilled professionals with the rigour, determination and passion to succeed in industry at an urgent time of need.

Yesterday morning, we hosted a powerful TOP Community breakfast to inspire the next generation of leaders from ethnic-minority backgrounds working in the headquarters of our brand partners! Our expert leadership panel included Burberry's Chief People Officer, Alexandra McCauley, JOSEPH's Chief Financial Officer, Danny Brown, Mulberry England's Chief Operating Officer, Dharmini Chauhan and McKinsey & Company's Global Director of Senior Talent Attraction, Roselyn Cason-Marcus, who shared invaluable guidance on the resilience, steps and approach needed to make it to C-Suite. A very big thank you to The Roof Gardens for your support in hosting us and to our incredible partners who make up TOP Community: ASOS.com, Burberry, British Fashion Council, CHANEL, dunhill, Future, Fred Perry, lululemon, McQueen, Mulberry England, Paul Smith, Puig, The Business of Fashion, Tiffany & Co. and Walpole. More to come from TOP Community!

We are pleased to share our impressive line up of leadership panellists for our TOP Community breakfast tomorrow morning: Alexandra McCauley, Chief People Officer, Burberry Danny Brown, Chief Financial Officer, JOSEPH Dharmini Chauhan, Chief Operating Officer, Mulberry England Roselyn Cason-Marcus, Global Director, Recruiting, McKinsey & Company TOP Community is an industry alliance made up of people of colour employed in the head offices of our brand partners: ASOS.com, Burberry, British Fashion Council, CHANEL, dunhill, Future, Fred Perry, lululemon, McQueen, Mulberry England, Paul Smith, Puig, The Business of Fashion, Tiffany & Co. and Walpole. 

Looking forward to joining the keynote on “What’s next for fashion”? at the British Fashion Council’s annual Institute of Positive Fashion Forum tomorrow. Our panel will discuss the urgency of harnessing a global diverse workforce amongst anti-DEI rollbacks from the US, as well as the short-term and long-term implications of reduced climate commitments and “green-hushing”. https://lnkd.in/eTbTYJRZ

Applications close at midnight tonight! We have a few places left on our Spring accelerator programme, for anybody still wanting to apply, click the link here: https://lnkd.in/gQvhXisn

“My advice to businesses is: this is the time to really look after your people,” Gill said. “Whether it’s called DEI, whether it’s called people and culture … Fashion is disallowed to be able to stand with Trump and to be driving a creative, innovative business … [catering to] a global consumer.” Recently, #TheOutsidersPerspective Founder Jamie Gill caught up with The Business of Fashion's Sheena Butler-Young on the importance of looking after people within your businesses as DEI initiatives are targeted by the Trump administration. Full article available now: https://lnkd.in/eY-Jwb6t

“From the start of my professional career I have felt like a square peg in a round hole.. my path has been dictated by others. I’m excited for the opportunity to join The Outsiders Perspective in redefining the image of the fashion industry.“ -Cohort Five Candidate Looking to take your next professional step, but not sure how? Our programme prepares talented professionals to transition into operational roles within luxury, fashion, beauty and media. Final opportunity to join us this Spring: https://lnkd.in/gwp4PZr8 Photography by Lowri Cooper

One week to go! Have you always wanted to work in luxury, fashion or beauty? We have our final few places still available for our Spring 2025 programme. If you are a skilled professional eager to transition your career into these dynamic industries then do apply here: https://lnkd.in/gQvhXisn Our one-of-a-kind programme offers you the knowledge, insights, and network to support your journey and help you secure exciting roles. ⏳ Applications are closing soon on the 2nd March!⏳ Partners include: Alexander McQueen, ASOS, Burberry, British Fashion Council, Business of Fashion, Chanel, Deckers Brands, Deloitte, Dunhill, Fred Perry, Future Group, Lululemon, Mayor of London, Mulberry, Paul Smith, Puig, Tiffany & Co., Wales Bonner and Walpole.

Last chance to apply to our programme - closing on 3rd March! As a candidate, you’ll experience an eight week programme, with workshops from industry leaders, CV reviews and advice and an invite to the networking event to create direct connections to industry. Ready to pivot into luxury, fashion, beauty or media? Apply now. https://lnkd.in/gwp4PZr8