How do you get into the modelling industry? How can you build your portfolio? How can you market yourself and What skills do you need to give you the edge? Erica Mulkern, experienced dancer and model joins me on the show this week to answer all of these questions & much more! Website: http://ericamulkern.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erica.mulkern Twitter: @EricaMulkern Instagram: ericamulkern  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamulkern/ Youtube:...

What is Product Lifecycle Management? What is it used for in Fashion? How will it help you to do your job? Is it worthwhile learning?  Here to help me answer all of these questions and help us to understand how PLM can benefit us in the Fashion Industry as we proceed into the new digital age is Dr Jo Conlon. Dr Jo Conlon is a Lecturer in Fashion Business at the University of Manchester and Programme Director of the on-campus fashion business programmes.  In 2019, Jo completed a Doctorate in...

What are internships and apprenticeships? Should I do internships while I am at University? What is a sandwich year? What will I learn on an internship? What is the difference between an internship and an apprenticeship? Here to help me answer all of these questions and much more this week is Alice Turner, Alice is a Design Team Leader responsible for the print methods & processes at a renowned print and embroidered merchandise company. She has a passion for textile print and embroidery...

What is 3D in the Fashion Industry? How will it improve the current processes? What is anthropometry? How will 3D in Fashion improve fit? What is the difference between Made-to-Measure and Bespoke Fashion and how will this link to 3D? The list of questions for such a new development to our industry could go on forever, luckily I have the amazing Emma Scott with me on this weeks Podcast, here to answer all of these questions and so much more! Emma is a bespoke garment designer and...

What skills do I need as a Fashion Buyer? What will the role entail? Is there any software I should learn? How do the roles of a Fashion Buyer and Product Developer interlink? How is the role of a Buyer going to change post-Covid? Here to help me answering all of these questions and delving into the world of a Fashion Buyer and Product Developer is Michelle Nevshehir, Michelle is a experienced Fashion Buyer with a passion for Commerciality, Product and Sustainability and is the perfect guest...

What is a garment technologist? What skills and knowledge do you need for this role? How do you build a portfolio for a garment tech role?   In today's episode I am joined by Garment Technologist Niamh Hill, Niamh currently works for one of the UKs largest online retailers and is here to answer all of these questions and much more including tips and tricks for building your portfolio and landing your dream job! A great book mentioned by Niamh to support with learning pattern grading is...

What does the role of a Fashion Journalist involve? What skills do you need and how do you get into the industry? In today's episode I am joined by freelance journalist Megan Doyle whom has written for many publications such as The Business of Fashion and Grazia UK and will be helping me uncover the answers to all of these questions for The Fashion Journalist of today and tomorrows world. Megan has her own blog filled with various stories she has written, she can be found here at...

Do you really need a formal education in Fashion to succeed in the industry? What other routes could you take to avoid the expensive University overheads? 

A career in the fashion industry is never straight forward, but this is not something you should worry about! It's a chance to increase your skillset within Fashion at every opportunity. As a great example of a meandering career path, I want to share my experience with you. So tune in to hear all about the twists and changes and know that change is GOOD!

The Fashion Toolbox Podcast offers an insight into everything you need to know to survive in the Fashion Industry. Join the cohort to expand your knowledge of the industry, experience a life in the day of the key job roles and discover your true potential so that you too can follow your dream career path. Episode 1 is an introductory episode, giving you with an insight into what you can expect from this Podcast. This podcast is for everyone within the industry, from novice to...