Raw Talent is a podcast series by Fiona Abrahams, Founder of Fashion Heaven Inc. where we deep-dive behind the scenes and into the career stories of fashion and creative industry professionals around the world. We hear where people started, discover their motivations, most memorable moments and biggest challenges but greatest learning opportunities. We learn about their observations on the most effective ways to be influential and achieve results. We also gain an insight into the mindsets th ...
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Alice Heusser: Kitani London
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In Series 5 Episode 2 of Raw Talent, I am joined by Alice Heusser, the Founder & Creative Director of Kitani London. Alice is a dynamic and business-savvy individual focused on achieving results. She possesses a global perspective and an entrepreneurial drive that will shape our discussion as we look at her experience at the helm of two successful …
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Sasha Damjanovski: Speaker | Filmmaker | Coach
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We are kicking off Season 5, Episode 1 of Raw Talent with a compelling chat with educator and coach Sasha Damjanovski. Sasha has enjoyed a multifaceted career as an award-winning writer, director and producer in film, TV and theatre, he has also cultivated a career in business communications and as a psychological counselling and CBT coach, as well…
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Katrina Armitage: Fashion Desk UK
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In Series 4 Episode 9 of Raw Talent, I am speaking with Katrina Armitage who is the vision behind Fashion Desk UK an initiative she has set up inspired by the needs of brands in today's fashion industry reinforced by 26+ years in the business. Fashion Desk UK facilitates and supports retailers and brands in relocating some of their manufacturing to…
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Erica Horne: CAD For Fashion
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In S4 Episode 8 of Raw Talent, I am speaking with Erica Horne founder of CAD For Fashion. Erica and her team teach the most effective steps for computer and iPad based Photoshop and Illustrator. They offer group sessions and one-to-one lessons with a step-by-step watch, learn and do approach for students, graduates and established designers of all …
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Prof Carolyn Mair: Psychology for Fashion
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In Series 4, Episode 7 of Raw Talent we are exploring how psychology can make fashion better with Professor Carolyn Mair, Author of 'The Psychology of Fashion'. Carolyn Mair is a Chartered Psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society. Her professional experience spans consultancy, academia and early careers in visual merchandising, …
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Kavita Dass: Sustainability and Raw Materials Expert
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In Series 4, Episode 6 of Raw Talent I am joined by sustainability and raw materials expert Kavita Dass. With a solid history in raw material sourcing and technology, Kavita combines both industry experience and study to offer an authoritative grasp of the latest innovations, sustainable sourcing and circular economy challenges and solutions faced …
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Rebecca Rodden: Brand Consultant & Founder of Eluroom
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In Series 4, Episode 5 of Raw Talent I am speaking with Rebecca Rodden founder of Eluroom. Rebecca's career evolved in a 21-year stint at Ted Baker rising from Receptionist to Buying Director across two decades during which we have experienced the evolution of technology making a revolutionary impact on the way in which fashion is consumed and expe…
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Michelle Mahlke: Luxury Brand Consultant
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In Series 4, Episode 4 of Raw Talent I am speaking with luxury brand consultant Michelle Mahlke. After graduating with Degrees in Art History and Fashion Design, her career started in 2006 with iconic designer Roland Mouret and progressed through several roles from EA / Office Manager (2006 – 2007) to PR, Event Management and Special Projects (2008…
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Tanya Robertson: Founder of Womanhood
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In Series 4, Episode 3 of Raw Talent I am speaking with Tanya Robertson Founder of Womanhood, an online store showcasing a curated collection of lingerie by female founders offering multiple sizes and styles, creating a positive underwear shopping and wearer experience. Womanhood reflects representation, authenticity and women reclaiming their bodi…
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Fiona Ryn: Co-Founder of Bower Swimwear
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Welcome to Series 4, Episode 2 of Raw Talent, where we are off to the Netherlands and getting all summery with sustainable swim & resort wear brand Bower. As soon as we head to the website, we want to book a holiday and buy everything! Bower offers modern design-led beautifully constructed swimwear for men and women that retains functionality and e…
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Matthew Rawlings: Retail Director at Coes
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In Series 4, Episode 1 of Raw Talent we're heading to Ipswich to chat with Matthew Rawlings Retail Director of Coes, one of the UK’s largest independent fashion retailers. Matthew has extensive expertise across all aspects of retail operations including product, high-end store management, area management, buying, merchandising, financial planning a…
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John Hoffman: Partner in Branded Goods Consulting and Investment Firm, The New Spirit Group
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Welcome to Series 3, Episode 10 of Raw Talent where we are back in London diving into brand development, communications and investment with John Hoffman, Partner at the New Spirit Group and ex-Chairman of The Communications Store, now Science Magic Inc. John was at the helm during the evolution of The Communications Store into Science Magic Inc. wi…
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Jack Cameron Gove: Basic Rights MD
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Welcome to Series 3, Episode 9 of Raw Talent, where we are back in London sneaking a peek behind the scenes at emerging menswear brand Basic Rights with MD Jack Gove. Basic Rights was founded in New York and launched in Electric Lady Studios in 2016 by guitarist Freddie Cowan of The Vaccines, before relocating to East London in 2018. They believe i…
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Léa Zana: Founder of Vaisselle Boutique
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Welcome to Series 3, Episode 8 of Raw Talent, where we are hanging in London and experiencing a French twist with footwear designer Léa Zana who is also the founder of emerging homeware brand Vaisselle Boutique, founded during lockdown as a homage to all the favourite restaurants and bistros Léa is missing. Léa confesses that the food she cooks is …
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Erin Mullaney: Luxury Brand Consultant
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Welcome to Series 3, Episode 7 of Raw Talent, where we are back in London exploring the world of brand consultancy with Erin Mullaney whose experience has been honed in luxury fashion working at Selfridges, Browns Fashion, Avenue32 and Tom Ford before stepping out as a luxury fashion consultant guiding brands on PR, marketing & creative direction, …
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Allen Wixted: Founder of Plop, Augmented Reality for E-Commerce
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Welcome to Series 3, Episode 6 of Raw Talent, where we are heading to Ireland and jumping into the world of AR with Allen Wixted and exploring how Augmented Reality is helping bring furniture to life inside your home, which is an ideal solution for brands with physical stores impacted by lockdown, online brands and consumers looking for new furnitu…
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Spark Design Academy: Founders Rob Warner & Craig Buglass
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Welcome to Series 3, Episode 5 of Raw Talent, where we are heading into the world of design with Creative Directors Rob Warner and Craig Buglass founders of Spark Design Academy. Rob and Craig have amassed 45 years experience between them and are proud owners of the award-winning design agency Spark. Together, they have designed a series of courses…
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Elodie Carpentier: Founder of Ethical Cosmetics Brand, Le Rouge Francais
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In S3 Episode 4 of Raw Talent, I am speaking with Elodie Carpentier founder of Le Rouge Francais the first vegetable based ethical cosmetics brand inspired by a search, whilst pregnant for chemical free cosmetics that would not harm the baby. Le Rouge Francais is blazing a trail in ethical make-up innovation using pigments derived from plants. Dyer…
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Keiran Hewkin: Founder of Swyft Home
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In S3 Episode 4 of Raw Talent, I am speaking with Keiran Hewkin founder of Swyft Home. Keiran is revolutionising the home furnishing market with great quality sofas that do not require an enactment of a sketch from Friends to get them through the front door. Over plenty of cups of tea and lots of brainstorming, the Sofa In A Box was born; a sofa wh…
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Isabella West: Founder of Fashion Rental Service, Hirestreet
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Welcome to Series 3, Episode 2 of Raw Talent where we're heading to Newcastle to explore the world of affordable rental fashion with Isabella West founder of Hirestreet. When it comes to fashion rentals, Isabella discovered people worry about damage, late fines and affordability. As consumers, they were spending around £25-30 on an outfit they'd we…
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Linn Frisinger: Founder of Swedish Stockings
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Welcome to Series 3, Episode 1 of Raw Talent where we're heading to Sweden for an educational chat with Linn Frisinger founder of Swedish Stockings. It all started after watching the 2010 documentary The Light Bulb Conspiracy which uncovers how planned obsolescence has shaped our lives and economy since the 1920’s, when manufacturers deliberately s…
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Laura Lamarca: Alohas' Head of PR
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Welcome to Series 2 Episode 10 of Raw Talent where we're heading to Spain and joining Laura Lamarca Head of PR at fashion and footwear brand Alohas. Alohas are amongst a new wave of brands blazing a trail in sustainable fashion by combining style, local craftsmanship and a pre-order business model aimed at making goods to order to help reduce overs…
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Shirley Billot: Founder of Organic Skincare Brand Kadalys
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In Season 2, Episode 9 of Raw Talent, I am speaking with Shirley Billot founder of Kadalys. The story of Kadalys is an inspiration for entrepreneurs around the world. In 2010, Shirley began a research project fuelled by her passion for plant research and a desire to enhance the ancestral cosmetic virtues of the Banana tree which led to the creation…
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Jo Foster: Founder of Kiss The Moon and Boom Innovation
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In S2 Episode 8 of Raw Talent, I am speaking with Jo Foster founder of Kiss The Moon and boom Innovation. Based in the English countryside next to an ancient woodland, Kiss The Moon is driven by a passion to help us enjoy a beautiful night’s sleep inspired by Jo's realisation that she needed to get her own sleep back on track and counter the effect…
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Rosie De Malmanche: Founder of Online Rental Store, Our Closet
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Founded in 2018 by Rosie De Malmanche in Australia, Our Closet offers an endless closet at your fingertips. Rosie was renting out her extensive wardrobe as a way to make some extra money when a few of her friends started asking to rent out their clothes as well and she saw an opportunity to create a platform where clothes could be rented in a safe …
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Amandine Furhmann & Mériadek Caraës: Founders of Home decor studio Datcha Paris
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Amandine Furhmann and Mériadek Caraës, met 10+ years ago, both are trained in Plastic Arts and Art History and have always worked together in the creative industries. They founded Datcha design studio in 2016, creating handcrafted useful and decorative objects for the home presented in two annual collections comprising dishes, linens, lights and de…
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Chloe Tupper: Life & Leadership Coach
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Today I am exploring life through the eyes of Chloe Tupper and the ingredients that contribute to success. Chloe is a do-er. She says you can’t think your way into change, she's tried. Change requires action. Having worked in the Fashion, Wellness, Skincare and Lifestyle industries for the past decade, she has built extensive knowledge in brand coo…
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Ashley Marsh: People & Culture Advisor at Rapha
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We first started working with Rapha back in 2014 when the brand was beginning to scale. We were tasked, by the then CEO with finding a production manager and set a very specific brief resulting in a successful hire. Fast forward 3 years and Ashley Marsh joined the HR team and is my guest on Raw Talent, here to inspire us with his birds-eye view fro…
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Russell Hammond: Luxury Brand Consultant
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Our paths first crossed back in 2009 as the global financial crash was biting and the job market was in turmoil, similar to today, Russell and I independently of one another, set up businesses and he approached me to help find him a business partner. I was super busy at the time in a one person business and completely forgot to get back to him! How…
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Lisa Miller: Performance Clothing Innovator
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Today I am talking with the inspirational Lisa Miller who brings us hope and excitement with teasers of some of the innovation going on within the European apparel industry and the opportunities these will create as we navigate through the impact of Covid. Lisa is a pioneering Fabric Technical Manager with global experience in yarn and fabric devel…
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Constantinos Tsikkos Part 2: Buying, Sales, Anthropology and Trend Forecasting
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In part-two of my conversation with Constantinos Tsikkos, he walks us through his thoughts on how the post COVID-19 fashion landscape is evolving. We discuss how retailers can seamlessly merge offline and online experiences as showcased by Swedish streetwear brand Très Bien, through their virtual store tours on Zoom. And we explore the importance o…
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Alice Canning: Technical Product Developer Luxury Womenswear
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In Episode 9 of our Raw Talent series Alice walks us through her career as a Senior Technical Product Developer and how she brings a design to life by guiding the vision from sketch to sample. We hear how her career path started off unconventionally and evolved through her different job roles driven by strong organisational skills, excellence in ga…
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Alexander Giantsis: Luxury Sales Director & Consultant
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In Episode 8 of Raw Talent Alexander inspires us with his 9 year journey starting out at Mary Katrantzou soon after finishing university, jumping in at the deep end he worked across design and sales to help support the growth of the brand ultimately going on to lead the sales team as the brand gathered momentum. In the last two years, as a consulta…
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Naeem Riaz: Pioneer of Virtual Sampling and Fabric Technology Genius
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Inspired by his dad, Naeem started out in the family clothing business learning the art of manufacturing completing a 3 year college course in just over a year, before embarking on a global journey where he shares inspiring insights from his experiences at Li & Fung, Adidas, John Smedley and Prevayl where his mission has been to enhance, reinvent a…
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Kate Crossey: Multi-Talented Head Designer at Leading High Street Brands
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Kate is one of those naturally stylish individuals with an aptitude for putting a look together. She was always the one to watch at University and has gone onto to build a career in women's fashion, footwear and accessories, honed by her university experience at Epsom and two fascinating internships, where she soaked up the mechanics of how the ind…
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Clemency Buddenhagen: From St Martins to Giorgio Armani and Karl Lagerfeld
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Clemency draws us into the world of luxury fashion and her passion for tailoring. From St Martins School of Art she interns and takes her first role at Giorgio Armani in Italy learning from the master over a 6 year period before moving on to Calvin Klein in New York and embracing the art of minimalistic design. Before heading back to the UK to work…
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Diane Elgar: HR and Compliance in London and Bangladesh
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Diane shares with us her journey from the factory floor in the North of England to HR and compliance in London and Bangladesh. The thread that links her experience is camaraderie and the importance of relationships that value and empower, motivate and reward. When businesses get the balance right, they achieve results faster by consolidating the ex…
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Constantinos Tsikkos: Buying, Sales, Anthropology and Trend Forecasting
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Constantinos walks us through his buying and sales background and how his analytical training in social anthropology has led him to the world of trend forecasting. Over a two-part episode we explore the pre and post COVID-19 world of fashion and how the old must make way for the new. The Raw Talent podcast series. Sharing career stories from across…
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Melda Guvenc: London based transatlantic PR expert
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Melda takes us on a journey from LA to London telling us how she got started in PR and about her agency experience as the influencer phenomena was emerging. Seeking adventure, chance created a window, and Melda took a leap of faith and crossed the pond establishing herself in London. It is a story inspired by serendipity and a healthy dose of deter…
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Fiona Abrahams: From Tailoring Design to Fashion & Luxury Recruitment
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My goal with this podcast series is to bring you first hand insights into the lives and professions of the individuals, who make up the complex network of interdependent businesses that form the global fashion and creative industries. COVID-19 is having a deep impact. My business along with many others has taken a significant hit and we find oursel…
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Claire Hughes: Product Development, Sourcing & Pioneer of Sustainable Hemp Fibre
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Claire brings a wealth of experience in product development and sourcing from her commercial roots at Next Sourcing, George at Asda and Saltrock to start a number of entrepreneurial ventures. Social Starters supports a new wave of entrepreneurs who see beyond the basics of profit. Cirkiit is a lifestyle clothing brand for people who love to express…
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