This is Fashion Social

Here at York Fashion Social we are delighted to be teaming up with York Cares, a local employee- volunteering charity that brings businesses and communities together in York for their Workwear project.  

The workwear project aims to give young people an equal opportunity when applying for jobs by suppling free professional clothing. This exciting project has previously been run with York University, but we are taking the reins for the first time at our career fair this April! 

We invite you to come down to Temple Hall on Wednesday 24^th April (12:00-15:00pm) for some free styling advice from our fashion team and try on and take home up to three professional pieces. There will also be York St John to answer any of your career queries, with the likes of the global and post graduate opportunities team there to support you. No need to book, why not come and say hi! 

Before the event we wanted to give you some quick styling tips that you can use for your next job interview. No matter what the role, there are a few tricks that can help you stand out to a potential employer. Check them out below! 

Dress to impress 

Although you might not know the typical office attire of the job you are applying for, one way to impress employers is by styling pieces that are suitable for the company. Do your research about the business, their values, what they stand for, and what your role requires, and this will allow you to assess the level of formality needed for your interview.  

In most cases, it is best to be slightly overdressed to show your interviewer your professionalism! 

Do a test run 

Before the big day we suggest making sure your outfit is up to scratch. Go out for a walk in the clothes you plan to wear, practise sitting down and look out for any signs of discomfort or ill-fitting pieces. It’s important to feel comfortable and that you won’t be pulling or rearranging your clothes in your interview as it can be distracting. It’s also a good idea to rehearse other aspects such as how long it will take you to get there or and planning to eat a healthy meal before. 

Make a statement  

One way to stand out to employers is by making a subtle but memorable clothing choice in your interview. Now we don’t mean wearing neon or flip flops, but more like a chunky necklace or a colourful (but appropriate!) tie. This is a great way to help your interviewer remember you and help you to stand out from the rest. 

Keep it Comfortable 

The last, and if not most important tip, is to wear something you feel comfortable in. whilst we do suggest keeping it professional, it is important that you feel confident and prepared in what you are wearing. Clothing is one of the best ways we can express ourselves, and if you are wearing something you love, it will shine through. 

We hope that these tips were helpful, and we look forward to seeing you at the Careers Fair soon! 

Written by: Maddie Bricklebank & Erin Little

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By Lorna Gregory

FarFetch, the luxury fashion marketplace, has been a strong contender in the luxury fashion sector since its founding in 2008. The ‘pre-loved’ department of the brand has been a large help in expanding the brand’s demographic, especially with the ever-growing popularity of luxury fashion for younger people – more ethical consumption partnered with the helpful lesser price tag in second hand chic.

FarFetch has had a pretty good run, so why is it in trouble now?

It seems the brand could have lost its discipline in terms of money spending.

The brand went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) back in 2018, which helped expand the company steadily. However after the pandemic in 2020, the movement of ‘revenge spending’ meant the sales for the company boomed. The company was valued at more than £6bn.

Money hungry?

The brand went on to acquire more and more companies with all the money it was making. The purchase decisions could be deemed as somewhat erratic or irrational, as it was hard to tell how powerful these acquired companies could be for FarFetch, and the business was trying to expand too quickly. For example, FarFetch tried to ambitiously expand a potential beauty segment of the brand by acquiring company Violet Grey, which did not drive sales or attract consumers to the extent of a closing of the division in August 2023.

The ultimate downfall

Recently (November 2023), FarFetch’s shares in the NYSE plummeted by around 50%, after failing to release the required quarterly report on its earnings.

Sadly, FarFetch did too much too fast with regards to its expansion, so the huge downfall of sales in hand with the financial obligations and debt, the company is looking to have a dim future.

What next?

Founder Jose Neves is in talks with financial advisors to go back to private shareholders, preferably one with a deep pocket.

Hopefully the brand can be rescued – but is it too late?