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Fashion aristocrat Lucinda Chambers’ journey from Condé Nast to Collagerie
Collagerie's chief creative officer, Lucinda Chambers, shares her plans for US expansion and reveals the common denominator shielding fashion players from economic headwinds.
My Fashion Life
Q&As with people working in every area of the fashion industry to provide a glimpse into their working world, their inspirations and aspirations.
Scoop founder Karen Radley’s formative fashion flashbacks
As premium womenswear exhibition Scoop celebrates 13 years on the fashion trade show scene, founder and managing director Karen Radley shares her most treasured retail memories as well as advice on how fashion businesses can stay relevant in today's fast-moving market.
Sister Jane design head’s decade in the making
Ten years after first being profiled by Drapers, Gregori Apers, product director and head of design for London-based women's and menswear brand Sister Jane, provides an update on his life and shares why sustainability remains the greatest challenge for the fashion industry.
Savannah Miller talks wholesale plans and famous family
Fashion designer Savannah Miller shares plans for her new venture, womenswear brand Vivere, and reveals which family member gives the best business advice.
Zara McDermott on creating a clothing brand for every woman
As her womenswear brand Rise hits Tesco stores nationwide, Love Island and Strictly star Zara McDermott shares how her family roots inspired the ins-and-outs of her Poeticgem Group-backed fashion venture.
Vinted sustainability chief’s gameplan to make second-hand first choice
As Lithuanian resale marketplace Vinted celebrates 10 years in the UK, senior sustainability director Marianne Gybels shares her tips for disconnecting from work and incorporating sustainability into a business.
Free People’s creative brand director on its European expansion
US brand Free People is venturing to European shores. Creative brand director Leighanne Jones tells Drapers about her favourite international independents and the former Topshop colleagues that continue to inspire her.
The man keeping the Fred Perry brand fresh
Fred Perry head of brand Matthew Moore reveals his style tips and predictions for 2024.
From beginning to End: Lea Cranfield’s luxury career
End Clothing chief buying and merchandising officer Lea Cranfield talks to-do lists and her predictions for 2024 as she recounts a career-changing 12 months.
Marks & Spencer’s renaissance woman
Maddy Evans has dressed the nation while leading the charge at Topshop and Marks & Spencer. Drapers hears about the fashion aficionado's inspirations.