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The Brand Whisperer: Bob Sheard and the future designers need to build
After decades spent reshaping the world’s biggest brands – from Levi’s to Rapha – Bob Sheard believes it’s time to open-source what he knows.
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10 brutal truths about running a fashion brand in London
Inside the closed-door roundtable where a handful of London’s independent designers spoke candidly about being stuck in the middle.
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What leaving the fashion capital reveals about building a slower, steadier career
The benefits and trade-offs of stepping outside the London circuit
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Buyers’ advice for emerging designers this season
🚨 Plus our first news digest 🚨
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1 Granary Summer School: How to stay sane *and* stay in business
Marketing, margins, and mental health – the co-founders of Palmer//Harding have spent 15 years trying to find the balance.
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You don't need to live in a fashion capital to run a successful brand
Evan Kinori started his label ten years ago, designing and producing in San Francisco, far away from the bright lights of New York, Paris and London.
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Knowing your customer: how indie designers actually figure it out
From trial-and-error to informal feedback, the tactics that make the difference.
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Big or small house – where should I start my career in fashion?
Choice might seem like a luxury when hitting the fashion job market, but knowing what you want will never hurt.
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1 Granary Summer School: Don't chase turnover instead of profit
Palmer//Harding’s co-founders on cash flow traps, growth myths, and the hard lessons that kept their brand afloat.
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1 Granary Summer School: How to start a brand without burning out
In the first edition of our conversations with Palmer//Harding's co-founders, we discuss what they wish they'd known when starting out in the industry.
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Why collaboration and mentorship matter more than individual grind
Designers share why seeking advice and support is often the smartest move.
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Closing a cult brand: what you really learn when it ends
A candid reflection on endings, survival, and starting again.
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