Fashion careers are evolving faster than ever before. This panel spotlights emerging roles that are reshaping the industry, from fashion commentators and digital creators to data analysts and digital fashion specialists. The discussion will explore how technology, social media and changing consumer behaviours are creating entirely new opportunities for the next generation of fashion talent.

Meet the speakers:

Chani Ra is a fashion commentator and content creator known for her sharp analysis of fashion culture, trends and industry conversations. Through her platform The Fashion Nap, she has built a global audience and contributed commentary across publications and platforms including Vogue, SHOWstudio and Hypebae.

Carmen Martínez Ferrer is a Senior Data Analyst at FARFETCH and the founder of The Data Fashion Brief, a platform decoding fashion trends, brand performance and industry news through data-led insights. Her work offers a fresh analytical perspective on the future of fashion business.

Ryan Yip is a fashion commentator and founder of Fashion Review. Through his writing and social media platforms, he explores contemporary fashion culture, criticism and the evolving meaning of fashion in today’s digital landscape.

Natalie Salmon is a London-based tech journalist, editor, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of The Modems, a platform focused on making technology more accessible and relevant to women. She previously held senior editorial roles at Harper’s Bazaar UK, Vogue Scandinavia, and Hello! Fashion, where she helped shape digital strategy and modernise editorial output. Her work sits at the intersection of fashion, culture, and innovation, and she is known for translating complex technology into accessible, culturally relevant storytelling.