Show Notes
Have you met the unstoppable Thu Nguyen? Thu started out working for Myer as a Fashion Buyer before moving to Forever New where she supported the company to expand into the Asian market. In 2019 Thu joined Quay Australia Founder Linda Hammond as she launched her new brand Dream Bandits as a Global Brand Director - it was here that Thu learnt the A-Z of small business. And now she has pivoted again.
We talk to Thu about what it takes to be a Fashion Buyer - is it all glamour and flying over the globe? Or excel and macros? And what is the career path from entry to senior level?
For all you aspiring Fashion Buyers - This is an episode you don't want to miss!
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