E69: Inside Fashion Design: How Our Team Spots and Develops Trends

On this weeks episode of the Life at NEXT podcast, we are joined by Duwaharan to take you behind the scenes of how fashion designers use TikTok to spot trends and turn them into stylish collections. Learn how we navigate the fast paced world of fashion, from global supplier relationships to predicting the next big thing! 00:00 Intro 01:14 Role of a Trainee Buyer 02:05 Creative Input & Team Collaboration 03:27 Passion for Fashion 04:26 Transition from Law to Fashion 06:00 Family Expectations & Cultural Influences 06:55 Law Career Experience 08:05 Overcoming New Role Challenges 09:10 Learning Across Product Categories 11:30 Building Industry Resilience 13:00 Diverse Experiences in Fashion 14:20 Why Choose NEXT? 16:00 Competitive Fashion Roles at NEXT 17:30 Innovation & Growth Mindset 19:00: Exciting Trends and TikTok Meetings 21:00: Surprises About the Fashion Industry 25:02: The Role of Design, Merchandising, and Quality 29:00: Campus Culture and Team Environment 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more podcast episodes from NEXT! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://careers.next.co.uk/ Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnext TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext #LifeatNEXT #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcaster #podcasting