Feya Mattis
Founder of Black in Fashion UK, and Co-Founder of A Dutty World, an immersive marketing and content production Studio
Feya Mattis aka 'bratlanice' is a multi-disciplinary artist and Fashion Marketing graduate from Greater Manchester.
Her areas of interest are: marketing within the digital age, cultural curation and projects focused on children of the African Diaspora.
In 2019, she founded Black in Fashion, as a direct response to the shortage in support for Black Northern creatives.
Olivia Spinelli
Business entrepreneur and founding member of DREST
Mica Barnett
Womenswear Product Developer
Mica graduated from the UoM in 2021 with a degree in Fashion Marketing, undertaking her one year placement at Gymshark. Since graduating, Mica has made a fantastic start to her career working at some of the UKs biggest brands. Mica's current role is in the Own Label department for FTSE 100 Global Retailer JD Sports, specialising in Women's Product Development. Mica works on brands including Columbia, Pink Soda, McKenzie & Supply & Demand. Her role spans the whole development process and includes Price Negotiation, Critical Path Management, Sample Fitting, Testing, Product Quality & Sustainability for global orders. She has enjoyed overseas travel to suppliers and loves to see the product she has worked on successful in stores and with the consumer.
Harry Benham
Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at the Hut Group
Harry drives the progression of diversity and inclusion company wide and on a global scale and he is the founder and head of the LGBTQIA+ & Allies Society at The Hut Group.
Siobhan Clare O'Donnell
Founder CEO NTF
Founder Northern Fashion Week (4-9 July 2022) at Manchester Central - aiming to champion northern talent and develop northern industry.
New Talent Fashion connects creatives, graduates and students alike with the fashion industry, championing diversity, inclusivity and innovation. We support each individual by offering a space to feel accepted and an opportunity for self-expression, with unique and diverse content to inspire your journey.
Margaret Ward
Founder and Head of Strategy at Claddagh Creative
Margaret is first in her family to attend university, she achieved a first-class honours degree in BSc fashion marketing at the University of Manchester in 2021 while simultaneously building Claddagh Creative. Her passion lies in working with sustainable and ethically driven brands. With sustainability and ethical practices at the forefront of her mission, Margaret leveraged here experience in different marketing functions for other brands to understand better how the marketing world can positively evolve. Margaret is proud to work with clients all over the world by introducing them to a new way of reaching and connecting with their audience.