In today's video I talk about the diversity issue in the fashion industry and why we don't see many POCs at executive roles in fashion.

In January, a survey by culture change consultancy Fashion Minority Report – which helps connect young, diverse talent with brands such as Asos and Farfetch – of 188 UK-based fashion industry professionals, found that most – 60.8% – did not believe there had been a positive shift in representation in the head offices of fashion business since 2020. More than half (50.8%) agreed that the industry is not creating change in diversity, equity and inclusion at a quick enough pace, and more than two-fifths agreed that it is harder for those from an ethnic minority background to enter the fashion industry

Federica Pantanella, founder and director of luxury fashion recruitment agency Beyond Talent, which finds diverse recruits for clients, previously worked as a fashion headhunter for more than 12 years.

She tells Drapers: “One of the biggest challenges for fashion businesses wanting to become more representative, is breaking down the systemic barriers that prevent people from diverse backgrounds from entering and succeeding in the industry. These barriers can include everything from a lack of access to education and training to unconscious biases in hiring practices.”

Despite this discouraging outlook, Pentland Brands, owner of Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury, Ellesse and Mitre, says it is attempting to engage with a more diverse pool of perspective employees. It was shortlisted for the Diversity and Inclusion Award at the Drapers Awards 2022, for the mentoring programme it has established with The People – a UK-based organisation that helps to tackle career barriers for young people from under-represented communities.

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