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24th October 2026
Get tickets - The Fashion Insiders

Join us for The Fashion Insiders, an inspiring and insightful evening with two of British fashion’s leading voices: Jane Shepherdson CBE and Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey, in a conversation hosted by author and former British Vogue digital editor, Dolly Jones

Drawing on their remarkable careers, Jane Shepherdson CBE, one of Britain’s most influential fashion executives, renowned for transforming Topshop into a global fashion powerhouse, former CEO of Whistles and chair of My Wardrobe HQ, will be joined by Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey, former retail editor at British Vogue and founder of sustainable fashion marketplace The FairGround, to share the stories, pivotal moments and lessons that have shaped their journeys through the fashion industry.

The conversation will be led by Dolly Jones, a journalist and author who spent 15 years editing the digital platforms of British Vogue, who has contributed to Vanity Fair, GQ and House & Garden and many other Condé Nast titles. Dolly's book, Leaving the Ladder Down features over 200 women from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions and is an empowering, confidence-building read.

Expect insider stories and career-defining moments from the people who know the fashion industry inside out. The duo will unpack how fashion retail has transformed, the trends and cultural shifts redefining how women dress, and what lies ahead for the industry.

Your ticket includes:

* A welcome glass of fizz

* The chance to shop sustainably from our collection of new-with-tags womenswear from top brands and curated preloved pieces at 70% off RRP

* Win incredible raffle prizes

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