The Outsiders Perspective

A not-for-profit incubation platform 

For people of colour 

To increase representation 

In the Fashion & Luxury industries 

The Outsiders Perspective + The Dorchester |
Candidate and Brand Networking Event

"There is enough evidence out there that supports the business case for diverse talent, but brands are struggling to find the team, The Outsiders Perspective offers a solution."

Jamie GillFounder

Incubation process

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Selection

Applications are open for dynamic, enthusiastic & passionate diverse talent who are wanting to make the move to a new career in Fashion. Successful candidate applications are all interviewed before being selected.

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We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate diverse talent who are wanting to make the move into an exciting career in Fashion & Luxury but currently work in other industries.

"Despite only recently launching the programme, Gill has already enlisted the support of numerous prestigious brands and businesses."

“The Outsiders Perspective, an incubator to help talented People of Color to enter the operational side of the business at an elevated level.”

“The initiative will provide mentoring opportunities to people of colour seeking to break into the fashion industry in various fields, such as sales, merchandising, operations, marketing and legal.”

JAMIE GILL

The Outsiders Perspective Founder

Jamie Gill is an advisor and consultant in the Fashion, Luxury and retail sectors. He has a professional background in architecture, advisory, consulting, and venture capital, as well as operating fashion & luxury brands.

He is passionate about mentorship and championing emerging British brands on an international level. His commitments to diversity and inclusion are based upon a fundamental belief in a need for positive change and an understanding of how equitable representation is critical to driving business growth.

Gill is an Executive Board Member of the British Fashion Council (BFC) and Chair of the BFC Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Jamie is also CEO turned Executive Director of the Luxury Womenswear brand ROKSANDA.

The Outsiders Perspective + The Dorchester | Candidate and Brand Networking Event