The Fashion Business HUB is a UK based organisation that will help you increase your knowledge of the fashion industry and support you or your business with training or advice. The Fashion Business Hub can help you if you are...

  • Considering a career in the fashion industry and want to know more about the the global industry of fashion, and which UK degree courses meet your needs.
  • Currently enrolled on a business course and want some fashion specific knowledge.
  • Studying a fashion design course but want a more holistic look at the industry so that you can contextualise your studies.
  • A professional already in the industry, and need some independent support.
  • Leading people within the industry and you want some bespoke training courses or impartial advice.

The Fashion Business Hub is here to support you and your needs with courses at all levels, curriculum design coaching and skills development.




"You have helped me a great deal. I wanted to extend my thanks to you for everything you have done for me, your guidance was unmatched! I am so excited to continue this journey."


- C. Hughes

Fashion Head Office Operations


Learn about the process the head office goes through in developing a fashion range from concept to customer, the roles involved and challenges at each stage.

Retailing Fashion


The history, changes and challenges in retailing fashion. Explore the retail revolution.

Sustainability, and the connection between, the fashion industry, the consumer and the planet.


Learn about the issues relating to the manufacture and disposal of fashion, and the effect on the environment and how the industry is responding. What can you do?

Maria Malone

MSc., PGCHE, PG Dip., CFI (1&2), SFHEA, FCMI


Fashion Business thought leader, commentator, educator.

Maria has 20 years experience in the international fashion industry and 17 years experience leading large fashion business courses in the UK. She has worked and guest lectured around the world. Maria is also an experienced external examiner and media commentator for the BBC. Maria brings her knowledge and network to the Fashion Business Hub.