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Tom Ford’s latest collection is called “California Baby”. But make no mistake about it - the woman he’s created hailing from the west coast is like a Phoenix rising from the burning flames of the recent fires that ravaged the golden state. This woman is wild and free. She’s roaming the streets with a confidence and boldness that will bring any experienced power clasher to bo...

Image Credit: Triptych via Pinterest Fashion designers and creative directors have always taken inspiration from the human form to inspire silhouettes, which accentuate the body. Mary Quant created the mini skirt and hotpants drawing attention to the legs. Alexander McQueen placed a design spotlight on the lower back & midriff with his Bumster. This fuelled a trend for low r...

Image credit: Marjan Grabowski via Unsplash As we kick off the New Year and all of us collectively jump on some version of the “New Year, New Me” resolution bandwagon, changing jobs or aligning our dreams closer with how we earn our money is always in the top five. Quite often these resolutions fall by the wayside as our credit card bills come in at the end of January and we...

Image credit Lesly Juarez via Unsplash The Joys And Perils of Work Whether you work in head office or in-store, there are many good things about work. It provides a sense of fulfilment, achievement, satisfaction and belonging, as well as financial rewards. If these factors are aligned, work provides a deep sense of motivation, passion and purpose. For many of us, balancing w...

Wishing everyone a happy new year! From the team at Directory.

‘Tis definitely the season to be jolly! As we head into the last few days of work before the big day, offices and workplaces have a healthy dose of work and play. No matter where you work or what you may think is ‘after hours’, office parties still come with rules, spoken or unspoken. Even as you celebrate, the festivities are part of your professional life. Here are some ti...

I got to thinking, what would a team of luxury fashion recruiters, who all have a background in working for fashion brands, be placing on their wish list or their giving list? Lo and behold - an exemplary and aspirational selection from the team at Directory. If you’re running around looking for last minute gifts as we enter only two more weekends free to shop… and you’ve co...

Image via Pinterest Christmas is 12 days away. Surprisingly - this is NOT the 12 days of Christmas - that is something entirely different. As everyone rushes around towards their end of year goals and professional targets, going into work negotiating the effects of last nights party, it can be a difficult time of year for those hunting for work. The stress of dwindling savin...

Last year the U.K. outspent our European counterparts. Leading up to the big day - our time in the field - visiting our clients and checking in our staff that are working in the hustle and bustle, it would appear we are primed to be the lead spenders again this year. As Christmas approaches, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of the true nature of the holidays. The high of...

According to Real Business, the retail and customer service sector pull the most sick days with 6.4 and 6.2 days over a 12 month period. This kind of coverage turns into a juggling nightmare for managers and recruiters alike, especially over peak trading at Christmas. Here are some really easy health hacks for you to stay on your game, enjoy your work and remain healthy, so ...