FMR portfolio review sessions provide talent with a direct route to connect with industry professionals, whilst allowing them the opportunity to gain feedback and direction on one of their most valuable assets, their portfolio.

Hosted digitally, this 1 hour session is open to individuals who are based across the UK and Europe, as London isn’t the only city to produce award winning talent from diverse backgrounds. Those selected will speak 1-2-1 with a professional for 40 minutes using the time to also pose questions about how best to prepare for industry, or position themselves as a good candidate.

At a time when the industry is proving challenging for people searching for new roles, we’re excited for a new group of aspiring designers to join us for our next digital portfolio review session on November 12th 2024.

What is the format?

Prior to the event date and time, successful candidates will be asked to submit their digital portfolio for the industry professional to review and collate their feedback, advice and comments ahead of the zoom session.

The event will take place over zoom on 12th November at 6:30-7:30pm GMT, via a link that we provide successful candidates with. Once all guests have joined the call, we’ll allocate pairs into breakout rooms for your 1-2-1 session.

We advise you to lean into the session, and absorb the constructive insights and advice that the industry professional provides you with, and also use it as an opportunity to pose any questions that you have prepared in advance.

This workshop is limited to up 10 attendees

Key Dates

October 27th Applications close

October 31st Notify successful applicants

November 4th Deadline to receive successful candidates digital portfolios

November 12th FMR to host online 1-2-1 mentee / mentoring session @6:30-7:30pm GMT

Who are our guest professionals?

George Alvin

George Alvin is a Senior Designer based in London. After graduating from London College of Fashion he launched his own label BRACK-MAN that was highly coveted by fashion press such as Dazed, I.D and Highsnobiety.

He later went on to consult for luxury brands before designing for Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein in Amsterdam.

He has now returned to London to work for Reiss as the Senior Designer of Outerwear and Leather.

Becky French

Becky is currently Head of Design for Jaeger womenswear. She has over 20 years experience designing menswear and womenswear for brands including Ralph Lauren, Aquascutum and Paul Smith.

Becky was the first female Creative Director at British luxury shirtmaker Turnbull & Asser from 2018 – 2021.

She also launched her own men’s accessories brand – Marwood – to commercial success, selling to renowned luxury wholesale accounts worldwide. 

Becky encourages design teams to use unique research and focus on detail-orientated design and excellent fits to create timeless ranges.

She is an open communicator and wants designers to be their best and find their confidence and voice through their designs and in the workplace.

Gurdeep Lall

Gurdeep is a menswear specialist who has been working within the fashion industry since 2006. He has a fine arts background, culminating in a Ba Fashion from the University of Northampton.

Gurdeep is currently working as a freelance designer and production consultant and is based in London.

More to be announced soon

How to secure your place?

The session is open to those who are currently in their final year of studying a fashion design related degree, OR those who have graduated since 2020, OR if you are in the first TWO years of your career.

As with all of our workshops at FMR, the session is aimed at a diverse pool of talent, in particular, those who come from underrepresented communities. To attend this session you must meet one or more of the following criteria set out below:

• Identify as being from a lower socio economic background OR 
• Have received free school meals OR
• Identify as being from a marginalised community i.e. ethnic minority, LGBTQ+, have a disability etc
• Be aged 18+
• Be based in the UK or Europe

Apply for a place by following the link to our Google form.