Workshops and Events
January 2025
TOP Community | Insider's Perspectives Launch
We convened HR and DEI leaders from our brand partners to form an industry collective. A timely gathering to push forward our mission for luxury, fashion and beauty to lead on presenting people as the business strategy for success.
We presented our whitepaper on the action points from the inaugural TOP Community - in partnership with the Fashion Business School at London College of Fashion.
We aligned on the need to demonstrate more tangible results, on the value and success that a high performing, diverse and inclusive team creates for business and especially our industries. Thank you to Alexander McQueen, asos, Burberry, Dior, dunhill, lululemon, Mulberry, Paul Smith, Puig and Stella McCartney.
November 2024
Networking Event at Royal Horseguards
Programme five, featuring more than 30 talented candidates from across operational functions, culminated in a networking event at the Royal Horseguards.
Bringing together partner brands including Burberry, Chanel, Mulberry, Paul Smith and dunhill to name a few, the event facilitated connections between candidates and leaders in the businesses building community and creating opportunity.
Thank you to the brand partners for their active participation and ongoing commitment to bringing in talented diverse voices into their businesses.
October 2024
Cohort 5 Workshops
The autumn accelerator programme took place during October and November 2024, welcoming more than 30 diverse talents with skills across merchandising, marketing, legal, accounting and operations to delve into the luxury, fashion and beauty industries.
The series welcomed speakers from partner brands including Chanel, Alexander McQueen, lululemon, asos, Paul Smith, Burberry and Mulberry.
July 2024
TOP Community launch
We launched TOP Community, an industry wide alliance connecting people of colour working in the industry.
In partnership with the Fashion Business School at London College of Fashion, we held the first biannual meeting for the group, which will function much like an industry-wide ERG. ERGs are employee-led groups designed to unite underrepresented groups, foster camaraderie and promote inclusivity within companies.
The group comprises of about 50 fashion-industry professionals from brands such as Alexander McQueen, Chanel, asos, and Burberry, working in functions like merchandising, marketing, human resources, and sales. The members, who hold roles ranging from junior to C-suite level, were nominated by their respective companies.
May 2024
ASOS x TOP
Thinking differently on how we hire talent is key to the success of new systems and pathways. Recently, brand partner asos.com hosted The Outsiders Perspective talents, connecting more than 20 talents directly with hiring managers. These events allow us to collaboratively:
1. Show the value of finding talent from alternative industries
2. Educating hiring managers
3. Share lived experiences for better understanding and belonging
To propel industry forward, with people leading the way, we have to look at systems and your pathways and create new ways of finding talent. A key pathway for business is hosting events for future talent and making connections through lived experiences.
May 2024
Tiffany & Co Flagship
Our programme cohort spent the morning learning more about Tiffany&Co, at their flagship EMEA store. From developing retail experiences to the artists and craftspeople behind the iconic collections. The programme cohort were given the opportunity to meaningfully discover our partner Tiffany&Co.
April 2024
BoF x The Outsiders Perspective | One Hundred Shoreditch
“Businesses that are prioritising DEI as integral to business strategy are winning” Jamie Gill, Founder of The Outsiders Perspective.
We recently collaborated with Business of Fashion to bring together a panel of industry leaders at One Hundred Shoreditch designed to inspire and enable long term industry change.
Moderated by BoF’s Sophie Soar the panel saw Jamie Gill, joined by Rebecca Levy-Lewis, Senior director of people, culture and impact at depop, and Leila Fataar, founder, CEO and CSO of Platform 13.
April 2024
Walpole Summit “Diversity: the biggest opportunity for luxury today.”
At the Walpole UK British luxury summit, at The Londoner, we were joined by #TOPpartners Geoffrey Williams, Global Vice President of DEI Burberry, Helen Beard, HR Director at Mulberry England and Helen Smith, Joint CEO, Dorchester Collection on a panel, moderated by Kirsty McGregor, Executive European Editor at Vogue Business.
April 2024
Networking Event at Pavilion
The fourth iteration of The Outsiders Perspective programme culminated in a networking, panel and celebratory event, introducing the talented cohort to our network and partners, including leading global brand chanel, Business of Fashion and Burberry to name a few.
April 2024
Cohort 4 Workshops
The Outsiders Perspective programme 4 has come to a close - a series of educational talks, panels and workshops for those wishing to transition into fashion, beauty and luxury.
With insights from leaders from industry, it wouldn't be possible without the support of our brand partners.
From industry overviews and career transition coaching to accelerating network connections and building a community, together, we create the opportunity for direct action within fashion, beauty and luxury, placing professional talent into vital roles.
Thank you to Alexander McQueen, asos, Burberry, Business of Fashion, British Fashion Council, Chanel, dunhill, Deckers, deloitte, Growth with Ella, Karla Otto, lululemon, Mulberry, pavilion club, Tiffany & Co. and zalando.
January 2024
The UK Fashion DEI Report | Launch
A ground-breaking new report looking into diversity in the UK fashion industry and how it can unlock business growth, has been published by the British Fashion Council, The Outsiders Perspective and the (Fashion) Minority Report, with the support of knowledge partner McKinsey & Company.
October 2023
Cohort 3 Workshops
The third iteration of The Outsiders Perspective programme took place in 2023 with almost 30 candidates.
November 2023
TOP x Untold Stories: Hair on Set
We hosted an intimate screening of Untold Stories: Hair on Set at White City House.
British actress Fola Evans-Akinbola goes behind the cameras to uncover the untold story of Afro Hair on film, speaking to a cast of stars who faced emotional struggles when set crews did not meet their hair needs: Directed By Fola Evans-Akingbola and Jordon Pitt.
The audience heard from the Director and producers on there journey and how this need for consideration might apply to the fashion world.
November 2023
TOP x Hotel Café Royal
Our network event where our Cohort 3 candidates meet with Senior representatives from our brand partners, held in the beautiful Pompadour Ballroom at Hotel Café Royal
May 2023
TOP x TwentyTwo Event
Our network event where our Cohort 2 candidates meet with Senior representatives from our brand partners, held at the TewntyTwo.
May 2023
Cohort 2 Workshops
Our TOP Evening workshop series for Cohort 2, where candidates get to hear from Industry leaders on the nuances of working in Fashion & Luxury, current macro-economic trends and the transferrable skills needed to succeed.
March 2023
TOP x Business of Fashion | Panel Discussion
The Outsiders Perspective co-hosted an event with The Business of Fashion on how fashion can accelerate change for an inclusive and representative workforce. Jamie Gill was joined on panel with Ben de Pfeiffer-Key, Capri Holdings Limited global diversity & Inclusion Manager, Sophie Soar, Commercial Features Manager at BoF and Sharlene John, Head of Recruitment at Selfridges.
February 2023
TOP x Lululemon | Meditation Breakfast
As part of our partnership with Lululemon, the Director of FP&A, Leah Pemberton, led one of the industry workshops for the program’s first cohort. Additionally, we hosted a breakfast & IDEA talk, followed by a Purpose, Vision and Goals session to support TOP’s future leaders as they develop their professional goals and consider careers at lululemon.
January 2023
TOP x Dorchester Event 2
Our second networking event where our cohort of candidates meet with Senior representatives from our brand partners, held at the Vesper Bar at the Dorchester Hotel.
December 2022
TOP x Dorchester Event 1
Our first networking event where our cohort of candidates meet with Senior representatives from our brand partners, held at the Artists' Bar at the Dorchester Hotel.
November 2022
Cohort 1 Workshops
Our TOP Evening workshop series for Cohort 1, where candidates get to hear from Industry leaders on the nuances of working in Fashion & Luxury, current macro-economic trends and the transferrable skills needed to succeed.