Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
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Workplace & Talent
Role Call | John Bricker, Creative Director
John Bricker, creative director and principal at Gensler, says that as the eyes and ears of your clients, awareness of what’s going on around you is critical.
Role Call | John Bricker, Creative Director
John Bricker, creative director and principal at Gensler, says that as the eyes and ears of your clients, awareness of what’s going on around you is critical.
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Role Call | Doak Sergent, Head of Brand Development
Doak Sergent, head of brand development at Details, says "You should demonstrate your interest. If you’re into photography, don’t just tell me, show me on Instagram or Tumblr."
Role Call | Doak Sergent, Head of Brand Development
Doak Sergent, head of brand development at Details, says "You should demonstrate your interest. If you’re into photography, don’t just tell me, show me on Instagram or Tumblr."
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Role Call | Maria Raga, Vice President of Operations
Maria Raga, vice president of operations at Depop, says "If you enjoy starting from scratch, and find that uncertainty or making big decisions doesn’t scare you, then start-ups will probably be a good fit."
Role Call | Maria Raga, Vice President of Operations
Maria Raga, vice president of operations at Depop, says "If you enjoy starting from scratch, and find that uncertainty or making big decisions doesn’t scare you, then start-ups will probably be a good fit."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Marco Semeghini, Teacher
Marco Semeghini, teacher at Istituto Marangoni, says “you have to put a lot of your personal parameters on hold and get to understand the students, which requires patience as well as humility.”
Role Call | Marco Semeghini, Teacher
Marco Semeghini, teacher at Istituto Marangoni, says “you have to put a lot of your personal parameters on hold and get to understand the students, which requires patience as well as humility.”
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Role Call | Laura Larbalestier, Buying Director
Laura Larbalestier, buying director at Browns Fashion, says "working on the shop floor and gaining direct contact with the customer is always a very good place to start."
Role Call | Laura Larbalestier, Buying Director
Laura Larbalestier, buying director at Browns Fashion, says "working on the shop floor and gaining direct contact with the customer is always a very good place to start."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Sara Rotman, Chief Creative Officer
Sara Rotman, chief creative officer at MODco, says "Never become dogmatic. The role you dream about when you are younger isn’t always going to look that way when you start working."
Role Call | Sara Rotman, Chief Creative Officer
Sara Rotman, chief creative officer at MODco, says "Never become dogmatic. The role you dream about when you are younger isn’t always going to look that way when you start working."
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Role Call | Jana Scholze, Curator
Jana Scholze, curator at the V&A Museum, says “I would encourage anyone who aspires to a curatorial post to fully engage with the subject and its context.”
Role Call | Jana Scholze, Curator
Jana Scholze, curator at the V&A Museum, says “I would encourage anyone who aspires to a curatorial post to fully engage with the subject and its context.”
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Role Call | Katie Foster, E-Commerce Manager
Katie Foster, e-commerce manager at House of Hackney, says “Be adaptable. Don’t be afraid to have an opinion, and be open and honest with your colleagues.”
Role Call | Katie Foster, E-Commerce Manager
Katie Foster, e-commerce manager at House of Hackney, says “Be adaptable. Don’t be afraid to have an opinion, and be open and honest with your colleagues.”
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Role Call | Mark Lapicki, Head of Omnichannel Innovation
Mark Lapicki, head of omnichannel innovation at Estée Lauder Companies, says “be comfortable with technology and understand how it works so that you can make your technology invisible.”
Role Call | Mark Lapicki, Head of Omnichannel Innovation
Mark Lapicki, head of omnichannel innovation at Estée Lauder Companies, says “be comfortable with technology and understand how it works so that you can make your technology invisible.”
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Role Call | Danielle Bennison-Brown, Director of Video Content
Danielle Bennison-Brown, director of video content at Condé Nast (UK) says that "there is a real benefit to understanding the process of making video content end to end," from strategy, to commissioning, to production, to distribution and pitching.
Role Call | Danielle Bennison-Brown, Director of Video Content
Danielle Bennison-Brown, director of video content at Condé Nast (UK) says that "there is a real benefit to understanding the process of making video content end to end," from strategy, to commissioning, to production, to distribution and pitching.
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Raghda Amin, Buyer
Raghda Amin, a buyer at Harvey Nichols Riyadh, says that a buyer has to be someone "with an open mind, one that is like a sponge."
Role Call | Raghda Amin, Buyer
Raghda Amin, a buyer at Harvey Nichols Riyadh, says that a buyer has to be someone "with an open mind, one that is like a sponge."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Birgitta Toyoda, Head of Styling
Birgitta Toyoda, head of styling at global talent management agency Streeters, says an agent is “the bridge between commerce and the creative side” so it is vital to understand both.
Role Call | Birgitta Toyoda, Head of Styling
Birgitta Toyoda, head of styling at global talent management agency Streeters, says an agent is “the bridge between commerce and the creative side” so it is vital to understand both.
The News in Brief
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.