Monthly Archives: December 2011

December 19, 2011

New data protection proposals leaked: What does it mean for your business?

Data has become an increasingly important commodity for those working in the fashion industry. Knowing who your customers are, their spending habits, likes and dislikes is invaluable. But alongside enjoying such an asset comes responsibility. Most will know that such responsibility is legally based on our data protection regime and legislation which has been in [...]
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December 12, 2011

Taxman puts interns in the spotlight…

Fashion houses have long provided internships to young hopefuls looking to break into the industry. But this practice is under increasing scrutiny from the UK taxman – Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) – amid concern that interns are in fact carrying out the work of employees, and should be rewarded for doing so. As reported [...]
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December 5, 2011

Career Story: Catherine Palmer

Fashionista attended a wonderful event last Thursday organised by the networking group Women in Law. The evening was hosted by the inspiring Catherine Palmer, General Counsel of luxury fashion brand Joseph at Joe’s Cafe established by the label’s founder Joseph Ettedgui because he needed somewhere to go for lunch which was close to his shop! From his favourite table in the [...]
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