Break Into Fashion

How I Became... L’Oréal’s Head of Makeup Research and Innovation for Luxury Brands
Micheline El Achkar’s science background served as a conduit to her current role in luxury makeup research and innovation. Now, she offers her careers advice for working in the beauty industry.

How I Became... L’Oréal’s Head of Makeup Research and Innovation for Luxury Brands
Micheline El Achkar’s science background served as a conduit to her current role in luxury makeup research and innovation. Now, she offers her careers advice for working in the beauty industry.

How I Became... Allbirds’ Vice President of Product Design
The former footwear design director at Nike, Ashley Comeaux, credits her success as a product designer to marrying problem-solving skills and creativity. Now, she offers her career advice to design talent, from how to present portfolios and articulate a unique perspective, to how she continues to upskill as a leader today.

How I Became... Allbirds’ Vice President of Product Design
The former footwear design director at Nike, Ashley Comeaux, credits her success as a product designer to marrying problem-solving skills and creativity. Now, she offers her career advice to design talent, from how to present portfolios and articulate a unique perspective, to how she continues to upskill as a leader today.

How I Became… A Fashion Editor
Ben Cobb has held editor-in-chief roles at the likes of Another Man and LOVE, and helped launch Perfect Magazine last year. Now editor of ES Magazine, he offers his career advice for fashion journalists, from how to pitch stories to establishing connections within the industry.

How I Became… A Fashion Editor
Ben Cobb has held editor-in-chief roles at the likes of Another Man and LOVE, and helped launch Perfect Magazine last year. Now editor of ES Magazine, he offers his career advice for fashion journalists, from how to pitch stories to establishing connections within the industry.

How I Became… A Fashion Designer
A self-taught womenswear designer, Stella Jean offers career advice for emerging fashion design talent, from honing a personal narrative to finding a mentor and establishing creative communities.

How I Became… A Fashion Designer
A self-taught womenswear designer, Stella Jean offers career advice for emerging fashion design talent, from honing a personal narrative to finding a mentor and establishing creative communities.

How I Became… Farfetch’s Global Brand and Culture Director
Applying an ‘outside perspective’ to his career in fashion, Ronojoy Dam has worked on digital strategy for Burberry, in marketing at Nike and in creative direction at Dazed before assuming his current role at luxury fashion retailer.

How I Became… Farfetch’s Global Brand and Culture Director
Applying an ‘outside perspective’ to his career in fashion, Ronojoy Dam has worked on digital strategy for Burberry, in marketing at Nike and in creative direction at Dazed before assuming his current role at luxury fashion retailer.

How I Became… A Stylist and Brand Consultant
Former Complex editor Matthew Henson built his career in print media before transitioning to styling artists from A$AP Rocky to The Weeknd. Now, he shares his career advice.

How I Became… A Stylist and Brand Consultant
Former Complex editor Matthew Henson built his career in print media before transitioning to styling artists from A$AP Rocky to The Weeknd. Now, he shares his career advice.

How I Became... Snap Inc.’s Global Head of Fashion and Beauty Partnerships
Previously the fashion director at Teen Vogue and Allure magazine, Rajni Jacques built her career in print media before the ‘next iteration’ in her work saw Jacques move to tech. Now, she shares her career advice.

How I Became... Snap Inc.’s Global Head of Fashion and Beauty Partnerships
Previously the fashion director at Teen Vogue and Allure magazine, Rajni Jacques built her career in print media before the ‘next iteration’ in her work saw Jacques move to tech. Now, she shares her career advice.