Fashion Careers

The fashion industry is one of the most creative, exciting, innovative, and rapidly evolving sectors in the world. As the fashion landscape changes - driven by advances in technology, evolving trends, and constantly changing consumer habits - so too does the job market, driving a flux of new and exciting career opportunities. To keep up-to-date with the latest career opportunities, advice, industry updates, and challenges facing the sector, explore FashionUnited’s dedicated ‘Fashion Careers’ page below.

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Marc Cain's incoming leader Patric Spethmann: “It’s not just about appointing a new CEO”

Patric Spethmann will become the new CEO of Marc Cain in June. In choosing the former chief operating officer of Marc O'Polo, company founder Helmut Schlotterer hasn't opted for a notorious high-profile leader from the fashion industry, known for being in the limelight or for spectacular turnarounds. However, Spethmann's profile promises to be...

Retail|Interview Partner Content

Fred Perry Nottingham: Store Manager Luke Saunders on subculture and the art of storytelling

For Luke Saunders, Store Manager at Fred Perry Nottingham, the Laurel Wreath is a heavy symbol of connection to those who wore it first. In an interview with FashionUnited, he discusses why Fred Perry is a "brand with heritage" rather than a heritage brand, the importance of honesty in retail, and why every customer should leave the store with...

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Laurent Capizzi of Kiabi: “Our support makes the difference over time”

If one profession in fashion reigns supreme in emotional intelligence, it is this one. Far from the clichés, sales advisors embody the most vibrant and perhaps the most human face of this vast industry. To create a multifaceted portrait of this field-based role, FashionUnited chose to speak with those who view sales as an opportunity for...

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Istituto Marangoni course leader Gloria Bellardi: ‘A strong portfolio can kickstart your career’

Buenos Aires - As fashion students approach graduation, one question becomes central: how to translate years of creative work into a portfolio that opens doors. In today’s fast-evolving industry, where creativity alone is no longer sufficient, the portfolio has become more than a showcase—it is a strategic tool. It communicates not only what a...

Retail|Interview Partner Content

The human engine of Superdry: A conversation with Head of Retail Europe, Bruno Mevel

Few brands possess a cultural identity as distinct as Superdry. For Bruno Mevel, Head of Retail Europe, the label’s strength lies in its “human engine,” a network of entrepreneurial hubs driven by storytelling and grit. In an interview with FashionUnited, Mevel discusses navigating a transformative year, the shift from sales to brand experience,...

Retail|Interview Partner Content

‘Today’s talent wants purpose and genuine values’: François Rico of Retail Conseil on the future of retail talent

The rules of retail recruitment have fundamentally changed. In 2026, talent is no longer looking solely for a paycheck; it is looking for purpose, values and long-term growth. To understand how brands can adapt to a new era shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, changing workforce expectations and AI integration, FashionUnited spoke with François...

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Ruven Taieb of Rendel: “A good advisor doesn't sell, they create an experience and a lasting relationship”

If there is one profession in fashion where emotional intelligence reigns supreme, this is it. Far from clichés, sales advisors embody the most vibrant and perhaps the most human face of this vast industry. To paint a multifaceted portrait of this hands-on profession, FashionUnited chose to speak with those who approach sales as a place for...

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People|Voices of retail

Mathilde Robard of Centre Commercial: “This job requires great emotional intelligence”

If one job in fashion reigns supreme with emotional intelligence, this is it. Far from the clichés, sales advisors embody the most vibrant and perhaps the most human face of this vast industry. To create a multifaceted portrait of this hands-on profession, FashionUnited spoke with those who view sales as an opportunity for fulfilment and...

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Karlijn Hendriks, head of HR at Hunkemöller: “A little friction can be a good thing”

How important are people to Hunkemöller? “A designer will say ‘no product, no sales’; a property specialist ‘no stores, no shop window’; and marketing ‘no customers, no turnover’. Without the right people in the office and in the stores, however, absolutely nothing happens,” says Karlijn Hendriks, CHRO of Hunkemöller. “I firmly believe that...

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Léa Siboni of The Row: “Retail was my best career decision”

If there is one profession in fashion where emotional intelligence reigns supreme, this is it. Far from clichés, sales advisors embody the most vibrant and perhaps the most human face of this vast industry. To paint a multifaceted portrait of this hands-on profession, FashionUnited has chosen to speak with those who view sales as a place for...

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Preventing fashion burnout: how 'always on' mode is blocking the industry's creativity

Lisa Krage is the founder of Swiss Performance Systems and a specialist in performance coaching and corporate health. She develops measurable performance systems for high-performers in demanding positions and for ambitious companies. Her approach is based on scientific stress and performance diagnostics, methods from elite sports, and over a...

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Hybrid working is the new normal, but does it clash with the soul of fashion?

The best collections are not created behind a screen. They are born from movement, from the dynamic and hectic interplay between design, sales and marketing. They emerge from unfinished conversations, lingering doubts and flowing energy. The fashion industry has always been fragmented: sales teams on the road, marketing in the office and design...