Spring is nearly upon us and there’s no better way to welcome the warm weather than by marking our diaries with the up-and-coming FBC event starring Dolly Jones, Vogue.com editor and FBC board member, interviewing guest speaker Marigay McKee, fashion and beauty director at Harrods, next Thursday, March 25th at the Swarvoski CRYSTALLIZED™ Concept Store and Cafe.
Having moved up the Harrods ladder – Marigay went from a senior buyer for perfumery and cosmetics in 1999 to womenswear in 2005, and to fashion director in 2007. Being FBC’s next guest speaker, Marigay says: “It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to be involved with FBC. The arena they provide for discussion of our fast-moving industry is an ideal platform for the development of fresh and innovative ideas.â€Â
Marigay McKee
As an ambassador for Harrods, Marigay has built up a reputation not only in the UK but in ‘fashion-able’ and ‘beauty-full’ circles, worldwide. She’s leads more than 2,000 employees, oversees over 1,000 fashion brands and lines, and represents almost 50 per cent of the elite store’s turnover. Dolly, who is excited to introduce Marigay to FBC members next week says: “She has become an icon of the international fashion scene herself and has made one of the most high profile jobs in fashion all her own. Hopefully we’ll be able to give some insight as to what it’s like to be her to the FBC audience.â€Â
And insightful it will be. FBC members will get the scoop on how Marigay started off in the industry and how she has managed to achieve a retailers dream job at one of the most esteemed department stores in the world. From challenges that she’s come across – and overcome – to the new projects that lie ahead for the brand, Marigay will share that intimate world of Harrods, behind the golden ‘H.’
Alison Whelan, FBC co-founder and co-chairman says: “The Harrods brand and Marigay are a formidable buying team when it comes to fashion and beauty- and what better time is there for Dolly to interview Marigay than straight after this season’s shows? Let’s get ready for an inspiring talk about what makes Harrods tick.â€Â
FBC at Swarovski CRYSTALLIZEDâ„¢
RSVP ladies and gent’s, this is definitely one FBC event not to be missed! The meeting will be held Thursday, March 25th at 3:00pm at the Swarvoski CRYSTALLIZED™ Concept Store and Cafe on Great Marlborough Street.
The Vogue.com Street Chic team will be present photographing what FBC members are wearing. You have a little over a week to plan your ensemble!
RSVP: rsvp@fashionbusinessclub.net
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