Sophie Soar

Break Into Fashion

How I Became… A Jewellery Designer

2 December 2019 • By Sophie Soar

Break Into Fashion

How I Became… A Jewellery Designer

Alighieri’s Rosh Mahtani shares how a wax carving course launched her accessories brand, and how she went on to build a business with a £3.2m turnover in 2018.

Break Into Fashion

How I Became... A Costume Designer

25 November 2019 • By Sophie Soar

Break Into Fashion

How I Became... A Costume Designer

The stylist, consultant and now costume designer for the feature film Queen & Slim, Shiona Turini, shares how relentlessness helped her get ahead in her career, and why aspiring creative talent "must not be afraid to present a new idea and to stand by your convictions."

The Truth About Gen-Z and Millennial Employees

14 November 2019 • By Robin Mellery-Pratt and Sophie Soar

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The Truth About Gen-Z and Millennial Employees

In the first of a three-part BoF Careers white paper series, we deep dive into how fashion companies big and small can engage, develop and retain Gen-Z and Millennial employees, based on the results of BoF's Fashion Employee Survey 2019.

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How I Became… Carla Sozzani

20 September 2019 • By Sophie Soar

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How I Became… Carla Sozzani

Over 50 years in the industry, the editor-turned-retailer transformed a gallery in the garage of 10 Corso Como into one of the world’s most prestigious concept-store brands with five international locations.

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How I Became… Style Director of Elle.com

8 September 2019 • By Sophie Soar

Break Into Fashion

How I Became… Style Director of Elle.com

From starting out in an industry where 'there weren't a lot of people who looked like me,' Nikki Ogunnaike represents one of the world's most prestigious fashion titles across television and online content.

Inside Fashion’s Enduring Mental Health Epidemic

2 August 2019 • By Sophie Soar and Cathaleen Chen

Inside Fashion’s Enduring Mental Health Epidemic

The use-and-abuse culture facing young fashion professionals extends past internships and entry-level jobs, and can have a detrimental effect on their mental health. Could Gen Z be the generation that breaks this toxic culture?

BoF Professional Exclusive

How Levi's Sells a Logo Tee a Second

12 July 2019 • By Sophie Soar

BoF Professional Exclusive

How Levi's Sells a Logo Tee a Second

For most of its 166-year history, Levi’s was known solely for its jeans. But in the last few years it’s built T-shirts and tops into a $1 billion business.

Break Into Fashion

How I Became... A Beauty Consultant

10 June 2019 • By Sophie Soar

Break Into Fashion

How I Became... A Beauty Consultant

The woman tapped by Pat McGrath and Glossier's Emily Weiss to develop their first beauty products, Alexis Page, shares advice for young talent and her unique career path in beauty.

The State of Education

The Fashion School Graduates: Where Are They Now?

6 June 2019 • By Sophie Soar

The State of Education

The Fashion School Graduates: Where Are They Now?

As the industry’s cutthroat job market makes it harder than ever to break in, BoF sits down with fashion graduates who are carving out careers in adjacent fields.

Break Into Fashion

How I Became… Head of Global Creative at The North Face

28 May 2019 • By Sophie Soar

Break Into Fashion

How I Became… Head of Global Creative at The North Face

'Don’t sell yourself short; don’t discount your beliefs. You can carve your own path, but you need to be resilient, agile and reactive,' says designer and three-time CFDA Award nominee, Tim Hamilton.