Press

"The statistics are dire when it comes to representation for people of colour. You can see it when looking operationally at a business, that the representation isn’t there. [The Outsiders Perspective] was my attempt at doing something practical and immediate to accelerate that conversation."

"When you look at runway models, campaign stars and brand ambassadors today, the fashion industry is noticeably more representative than it was a decade ago. But beneath this public facing exterior, only 5% of the total workforce is drawn from a People of Color background…Jamie Gill is on a mission to redress the balance."

"It’s about helping individuals with transferable skills and experience to break into the industry that they’ve always dreamed of being part of, but never had the opportunity."

"The scheme will help people of colour to transition into careers spanning merchandising, operations, finance, and HR etc. It’s a welcome initiative given that most projects of this kind are dedicated to those angling for a creative career."

"With The Outsiders Perspective, Gill aims to offer city professionals from ethnic minority backgrounds the opportunity to switch their careers to fashion."

"What are you waiting for? Your dream career in Fashion and Luxury is waiting for you."

"British Fashion Council board member, Jamie Gill, steps onto the scene: he’s determined to make a difference for People of Colour working in fashion with his latest endeavour, The Outsiders Perspective."

"Fashion is not seen as a viable career avenue by many ethnic minority communities due to several cultural and social mobility factors. The world of law, finance and in my case, consultancy, are seen as much ‘safer’ options for candidates who perhaps lack the personal and financial networks needed to enter a more seemingly ‘risky’ arena like fashion…I want to help change this."