Emma Thompson🇬🇧

About Emma Thompson

Fashion & AI Consultant / Ex-Buyer, Brand Founder & Educator at Independent Fashion Consultant

Hello! I’m Emma, a dedicated fashion marketing and business lecturer based in the UK, with a rich background that spans both industry and academia.

My career journey includes extensive experience in trend research, purchasing for a leading UK fashion brand, and even founded and scaled my own clothing label, which included being stocked at Selfridges and sold globally.

Currently, I lead a specialised course in fashion buying, marketing, visual merchandising, and entrepreneurship, where I bridge the dynamic world of fashion with critical academic insights.

I am particularly passionate about exploring how AI is transforming the fashion landscape, and I actively connect with industry experts and emerging talents in my field.

As a mentor, I am committed to supporting you on your professional journey.

I can help you with;

Career direction within fashion (buying, marketing, entrepreneurship) Translating academic learning into industry-ready skills Portfolio, CV and interview preparation Building confidence and navigating early to mid career decisions Understanding industry trends, including AI in fashion -Product and brand development questions in the fashion industry

Expertise

Sessions with Emma Thompson

• General Mentorship Session (30 min)

What mentees say

“Emma is a aomeone willing to help you with your tasks and problems. She asked me several questions about my context to better understand what I want to achieve. Emma also explained things that I hadn’t understood during our meeting. She is positive, supportive, and easy to communicate with”

“I had an outstanding session with my mentor, who exceeded my expectations in every way. Their amazing communication and deep subject knowledge truly inspired me. They motivated me to tackle challenges with effective problem-solving strategies, providing invaluable insights that I will carry forward. I highly recommend booking a session with this mentor if you're”

“Emma was very knowledgeable, encouraging and up beat!”