After leaving school and studying fashion design Nicki Black joined a PR firm. She hated it.
But a friendly stylist took Nicki under her wing and helped her navigate into the world of fashion shoots. Over the last 20-plus years she has carved out a stellar career as a fashion and creative director, working on campaigns for big-name brands such as Adidas, Under Armour and Next, as well as in-house for glossy magazines.
A pivotal moment came in the quiet days of lockdown, when Nicki had time to explore her growing interest in sustainability. She started studying MOOC modules in sustainable fashion management with Future Learn, and this year (2024) she gained a Masters in the subject, an achievement over three years of juggling assignments with long working hours and family commitments.
In the podcast Nicki talks about
Nicki also reveals some of the big name stars she has styled over the years and her hopes for a new venture that brings a greener outlook to creative direction.
Also mentioned in this podcast:
The Sustainability Management School (SUMAS)
You might also like to listen to:
Mark Sumner, Leeds School of Design at Leeds University S1 E6
Jamie Osborn of The Green Party and MCS Foundation S1 E2
Glen Burrows S2
Host Sandra Kessell and her guests talk about how they progressed into their Green, Ethical, Sustainable or Socially responsible jobs and offer real-world insights into courses and pathways for following in their footsteps.
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