I am the Corporate Social Responsibility Partner at THG and predominantly work on brand and corporate social impact projects. I look at how we can use our business and huge global platforms as a force for good, supporting charities and communities through time, product, money, awareness and education. Before this role, I worked in the outreach and partnerships area of Early Careers recruiting students into graduate and intern positions within the business!
In my role as Early Careers Advisor at THG I support our cohort of graduates and interns from the moment they receive their offers up until they complete their programs. I also collaborate closely with our university partners to engage students in meaningful ways that enhance their university experience and improve their employability. This includes all sorts of activities from office visits to opportunities to work on live briefs for our portfolio of iconic brands.
Established in 2020, The Fruit Moth is the brainchild of Nicole Broad. Having bought a sewing machine in lockdown and sitting on a pile of beautiful vintage linens collected in charity shops, Nicole started designing and making accessories in her spare bedroom. Fast forward to now, The Fruit Moth has a store inside Manchester Craft & Design Centre in the heart of the Northern Quarter, has collaborated with Uniqlo to support their sustainability pledge and has won awards within the Manchester business community.
A ladies wear fashion designer with 8 years industry experience, specialising in occasion and ready to wear. I cut my teeth in fast fashion working for boohoo and Misguided but quickly realised the damage fast fashion was having on our planet so I transitioned into RTW. Having worked for party wear brand Nadine Merabi and couture house Galia Lahav I’ve gained a varied skill set designing for all market levels, a true understanding of fashion craft, including pattern drafting, moulage, fabric and factory sourcing. I also completed an MA degree which specialised in ‘Co-Botic Couture’ working with industry 5.0. and the new robotic age. Now a PhD student focussing on bio materials for the fashion industry.
Quality & Fit manager -N .Brown, responsible for Women’s and Menswear apparel, across accelerate brands, JDWilliams, Simply Be and Jacamo.
Leading the Quality & Fit team and specialising in 3D Fit development and driving fit consistency and quality across the organisation, along with compliance and quality standards.
Bio: Monica is a passionate, experienced, talent acquisition specialist at FootAsylum.
She is passionate about early careers and all things talent. Collaborating with university partners she is often invited as a guest speaker to provide guidance to students and graduates to support their employability skills.
Hira is an experienced Senior Talent Acquistion Specialist at FootAsylum.
With significant experience in the talent space Hira is an advocate of professional development and career advancement at all levels.
James is a passionate, experienced Talent Executive. Collaborating with university partners to support students and graduates to enhance their employability skills. James is an advocate for young talent.
Lorna is an experienced Garment Technologist and Quality Assurance Manager with a wealth of knowledge gained in over 40 years in the clothing industry. Starting as a trainee pattern cutter in UK manufacturing, moving into Garment Tech and heading up the GT and product development teams for companies such as Ellese ,Missguided, AMC China , with focus on global sourcing and supply chain strategy .Now QA Manager at Castore leading the development of QA at source; head office and developing our team in the DCs in Liverpool and Europe.
Hannah Beaumont-Laurencia is an experienced entrepreneur, brand founder, and sustainability advocate in the fashion and textiles sector. A proud alumna of the University of Manchester, Hannah founded Beaumont Organic, pioneering ethically made, sustainable clothing and leading the brand from a small startup to an internationally recognised label. She combines her creative vision with a strong commitment to responsible business practices, championing organic materials, fair production, and transparent supply chains. Alongside her brand leadership, Hannah is passionate about mentoring emerging talent and helping shape a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.
I’m Joseph Mountain, Sustainability Manager at N Brown Group, a UK digital retailer that owns brands such as JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. My role is primarily focused on product and supply chain sustainability, drawing on my background in fabric development and textile innovation. But it’s broader than that, I also work on ethical compliance, ESG strategy, reporting, and risk… all the fun stuff!
Dani is one of the UK’s leading fashion recruiters, with a career spanning over 20 years, working with the majority of the biggest and best Fashion, Textile, Homeware & FMCG businesses across the globe.
Dani originally began working within the industry with Dune Recruitment, and progressed to become a director, responsible for the day to day running of the business. In 2015 she launched Danielle Ward Recruitment, which continues to go from strength to strength.
Her Manchester based team have built a niche in providing an industry leading support to both clients and candidates that has resulted in many of those relationships being maintained up to this day.
Danielle Ward Recruitment recruit all types of roles from graduate/entry level to Director, and her team offer advice and support to anyone looking to build their career within our industry.
“CIM is at the forefront of all that’s vital in marketing. From qualifications and consultancy to sustainable working and though leadership, our impact is felt far and wide.
We recognise knowledge and experience, and our services build careers and boost businesses. We tirelessly champion our industry, bring on the latest generations of talent and set the professional standards for best practice worldwide.
The Accredited degree programme extends to 178 universities in 34 countries – you are part of a global network of opportunity.
In short, CIM stands for better marketing”.
Garry is Vice Chair of the ASBCI.
The Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) was formed in 1992, Since 1992, the ASBCI has grown from 20 members to over 100 including some of the most prestigious names within the clothing and textile industry, forming a huge pool of expertise.
The ASBCI is a unique association in that our members represent connections with and knowledge of all the key sectors of the industry.
From fibre manufacture to garment manufacture, retail and aftercare, ASBCI truly is a centre of technical and commercial excellence where companies at the forefront of the specific sectors can discuss, share, and develop practices, processes and initiatives that will benefit their organisations and the UK clothing supply chain as a whole.
ASBCI activities include technical seminars, conferences, webinars, publications and technical visits; as well as student member activities which includes competitions.
Garry is also Sustainability Director of GreenEarth Cleaning
Working with Fashion brands, manufacturers, and Fashion resellers to help navigate them along the sustainable textile aftercare journey of GreenEarth Cleaning. Doing business without doing harm.
Future Fashion Fair started as a way to bring sustainable fashion markets, events, and pop-ups to Manchester and to be honest it was exciting and also slightly chaotic but that’s what made it all the more fun. In 2022, we became a CIC and evolved our focus towards supporting and promoting what we call "Localised Circular Fashion Ecosystems." These ecosystems connect key elements of the product lifecycle, businesses, events, designers, and communities, to build an ‘infrastructure’ that supports circularity in Greater Manchester.