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INTOFashion Update – February 2019

February 27, 2019 by admin in 2019

Mentoring, Masterclasses and new jobs – 2019 has got off to a successful start for FAD INTOFashion. We’ll start by congratulating three INTOFashion beneficiaries who’ve found employment in the industry

FAD INTOFashion Success Stories: Rachael McMurray

November 7, 2018 by admin in 2018

At present, Rachael McMurray is a design assistant at womenswear brand Nicole Farhi. Working with each collection from concept to completion, a typical day might include working on CAD sketches,

FAD INTOFashion Success Stories: Hannah Zahran

November 7, 2018 by admin in 2018

After spending three months interning for a luxury label as a print designer, Hannah Zahran is now an assistant print designer at the brand. Having secured her position there after

FAD INTOFashion Success Stories: Samriddi Gurung

November 6, 2018 by admin in 2018

Having spent most of her time in employment since university working on the shop floor at Selfridges, where she is now a brand specialist, Samriddi Gurung has recently secured a

FAD INTOFashion Success Stories: Gemma Halliwell

November 6, 2018 by admin in 2018

Gemma Halliwell is a creative assistant at Roberts and Tregeur and, having started off her at the company as a social media intern, has worked her way up to the

Breaking into the fashion industry isn’t easy. But FAD believes that talented, hardworking young people should be able to access a career in fashion, regardless of their background or economic circumstances.

Many talented graduates (especially those who can’t afford to do unpaid internships) take low-paid retail jobs after university to pay the bills while they try to get a foot in the door. They often end up frustrated in roles which don’t make use of their skills, talent or experience. Through mentoring, masterclasses and events, FAD’s INTOFashion programme equips them with the confidence, understanding and network they need to move into better-paid, more fulfilling and sustainable careers in the fashion retail industry. Young people get the chance to fulfil their potential, and companies benefit from fresh, enthusiastic, diverse talent: it’s a win-win situation.

If you’re a London-based fashion graduate aged 21-26 who’s working in retail, and you’d like to get involved, please drop us a line: joanne@fad.org.uk

FAD INTOFashion campaigns for in-work progression in the fashion retail industry, and champions the London Living Wage. The short film below explores the economic and social benefits of career progression from shop floor to head office for individuals and organisations. We have testimonies from young people who’ve benefitted from taking part in FAD INTOFashion, and from fashion industry insiders who champion change.

Support the movement to recognise the talent of skilled young creatives working in retail by sharing the film link across your social media platforms. #payfair #recognisetalent #INTOFashion

If you’re a London-based fashion graduate aged 21-26 who’s working in retail and you’d like to get involved, please drop us a line: joanne@fad.org.uk

“FAD inspired me and gave me the confidence and skills I needed to gain a career in the industry.”

Danielle

Assistant Buyer at River Island

“FAD opened my eyes to the fact that as young people we shouldn’t feel daunted about getting into the industry. In the end being fearful or apprehensive will not get you to where you want to be.”

Karmen-Marie

BA Womenswear at London College of Fashion