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CV WRITING SUPPORT
During this challenging time with almost all commercial businesses closed and staff furloughed or let go, it is undoubtedly a worrying time for us all.
If you find yourself having to consider new work opportunities or even if you just want to use this time to consider making a change (whether short or longer-term), we are still here to help. You may want to update your CV or need help preparing for interviews once lockdown ends, so we would like to take this opportunity to support you by giving advice on CV writing, cover letters, interview preparation and overall career advice.
Directory is committed to providing our candidates and clients with a high level of dedicated service in your job search and recruitment needs, so feel free to get in contact via admin@directory-group.com with your enquiry and we can go from there.
Wishing you and your loved ones all the best at this time.
Sincerely,
The Directory Team
Directory is a boutique talent resourcing partner committed to creating innovative and long lasting relationships with positions within the Fashion and Lifestyle sectors.
We combine our passion and expertise to uncover people potential with a distinctively personalised process for both brands & candidates.
OUR CLIENTS
Christian Dior was a visionary. With his first collection in 1947 he rewrote the rules of modern elegance. The House of Dior has been built upon this heritage that makes Dior the supreme icon of luxury. This heritage continues today thanks to the talent of its creators with the same audacity and inventiveness that inspired Monsieur Dior.
Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and established in Paris in 1937, the iconic French fashion house defined the concept of modernity & elegance through the mastery of techniques and the use of innovative fabrics. Balenciaga offers women’s & men’s ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, accessories, eyewear & a fragrance for women, subsidiary of Kering.
The Maison Valentino was founded in 1960 by Valentino Garavani & Giancarlo Giammetti. Valentino is a protagonist of international fashion, & from 2008 until 2016, has gone through an impactful creative evolution. Valentino’s fashion is displayed through the Haute Couture & Pret-a-Porter lines for women & for men and through the Valentino Garavani accessories.
Influential, innovative and progressive, Gucci is reinventing a wholly modern approach to fashion. Eclectic, contemporary, romantic—Gucci products represent the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship and are unsurpassed for their quality and attention to detail.
Founded in 1978, the Gianni Versace S.r.l. is one of the leading global fashion design houses. Under the Artistic Direction of Donatella Versace since 1997, Gianni Versace S.r.l. designs, manufactures and distributes fashion and lifestyle products including haute couture, women and men ready-to- wear, jewellery, watches, accessories, fragrances and home collection.
In April 2007, his first directly owned flagship store opened in New York at 845 Madison Avenue to coincided with the debut of the TOM FORD Menswear and Accessory collection. In September 2010, Ford presented his much anticipated womenswear collection.
Established in London in 2010 by duo Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo, Ralph & Russo is an international luxury brand revered for producing designs that are contemporary, timelessly elegant and sought after worldwide. Encompassing a blend of strong femininity, refined glamour, and timeless in its appeal.
Founded in Paris in 1854, Maison Louis Vuitton has inherited the ambition and vision of its founders. This legendary history built around travel continues to place the House at the forefront of creation. Still today, Louis Vuitton’s spirit of adventure is expressed through its unique heritage, values and rigorous spirit of innovation and ingenuity.
Designed by Dean and Dan, who create their collections in Italy: “Born in Canada, made in Italy”. Recently, collections have conquered a wider audience and, owing to their natural stylistic maturity, have become more chic and sophisticated while maintaining those sexy and provocative traits so embedded in their creative roots.
A signature style of sharp tailoring, natural confidence and sexy femininity was immediately apparent in her first collection and after only two collections. A lifelong vegetarian, Stella McCartney does not use any leather or fur in her designs. Her collections include women’s and men's RTW accessories, lingerie, eyewear, fragrance & kids.
AGNONA is a women’s luxury brand and a leading manufacturer of ready-to-wear produced using the most exclusive and noble fibers. Founded by Francesco Ilorini Mo in 1953 in Borgosesia, Agnona's textile innovations contributed significantly to the prestige and evolution of fashion during this golden age of made to order luxury.
Operating in the luxury goods industry making uncompromised quality its mission and offering a complete selection of products made in Italy with the finest raw materials. Loro Piana boasts six generations of experience in the production of top-end textiles & is an industry leader, thus guaranteeing a total control of all manufacturing processes.
Inspired by the mix of cultures that make up his heritage, Teheran-born, London-based designer Eskandar transcends trends in favour of traditional silhouettes from his past - resulting in unique collections filled with colour and texture.
Est in 1985, Dolce&Gabbana is today one of the leading international groups in the luxury goods sector. Founders, Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana, have always been the creative and stylistic source of all the brand’s activities, as well as the drivers behind the development strategies based on growth on a global scale & focus on the core business.
Launched in the early 1980s by Cristina Rubini and Pietro Negra, PINKO is a contemporary fashion brand with an Italian spirit. Creativity and quality are central traits to the PINKO brand, expressed in both its forward-looking collections and its cutting-edge retail concepts.
Since 1852, Hästens has been committed to crafting the best sleep. The skilled craftsmen in their factory in Sweden, have been refining their work for generations. Every bed is bespoke and made by hand using only the best natural materials. The difference lies in the details and their quest to provide the most restful sleep for their customers.
Desmond & Dempsey endeavour to make your Sunday rituals as wonderful as can be. Starting with irresistible pyjamas. D&D make luxury pyjamas for men and women, hand-painted in London and made in Portugal.
Commture Ltd is an independent franchise business of EE; the fastest growing mobile network. They currently operate stores in the West Midlands and Northamptonshire; providing excellent service and products to suit all their customers.
Exero Lifestyle is a franchise partner of Snap Fitness. They are dedicated to changing lives through a results-driven culture; offering no contracts; high-quality workout equipment and 24/7 access to their clubs worldwide for their members.
Bru is a boutique café offering a different experience. Their deliciously different menu is proper coffee (a specially crafted blend), gorgeous gelato (creamily delicious and an Italian recipe), and delightful desserts (heavenly waffles and cookie dough to name a few).
Connock London is an award-winning British fragrance and skincare brand founded by Amanda Connock who has a rich heritage in sourcing and supplying speciality ingredients to the Perfumery and Cosmetics industry.