Catherine Ellis
Head of Fabric
About
With over two decades of experience in global sourcing and creative industries, I currently lead the fabric sourcing team at Hobbs & Whistles (TFG Group). Passionate about delivering material innovation, sustainability, and trend-forward solutions, I collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with the company's 2030 sustainability targets. My professional mission is to foster partnerships that drive positive environmental and industry impact while creating high-quality, aspirational collections. At Hobbs & Whistles, I spearhead strategic supplier partnerships to ensure innovative and sustainable material sourcing while driving the development of a comprehensive strategy roadmap. My expertise in managing creative teams and navigating global sourcing markets has allowed our team to achieve notable progress in sustainability initiatives and trend alignment, empowering us to meet both organisational goals and consumer expectations effectively.
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United Kingdom
Apparel & Fashion
Global Sourcing, Managing Creative Teams, Creative Industries, Creative Direction, Illustration, Fashion, Photoshop, Product Development, Company Presentations, Fashion Design, Fabric Development, Fabric Selection
Experience
Head of Fabric
Hobbs & Whistles (TFG Group)
Lead sourcing team delivering material innovation, trend & sustainability strategy. Develop strategy roadmap aligned to 2030 targets. Negotiate strategic supplier partnerships.
Creative Executive
TFG Brands London
London
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Hobbs London
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ASOS.com
London, England, United Kingdom
Global Sourcing and Trend
Marks and Spencer
Head office, London
Responsible for global sourcing and trend across the womenswear brand. Engaging with both the UK team and the international sourcing offices and factories to deliver aspirational and commercial collections in store and on-line.
Design Lead
Li and Fung Europe
London
Design lead on the womenswear design team for one of the largest global manufacturers. A diverse role consisting of product design, trend and colour forecasting, fabric sourcing, staff recruitment, creating and following critical path, setting and managing budgets. I worked on both UK and international accounts and successfully set up accounts in both the USA and Australia.
Design Director
Catherine Ellis Design
Hertfordshire
On-line womenswear clothing brand. All garments and acccessories are bespoke and design and made exclusively to order in the UK 🇬🇧.
Associate Lecturer
London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
To deliver high quality teaching, learning and related support to second year students on the FDA fashion and pattern cutting course. Mentoring and assessing students creative design portfolios.
Design Manager
Florence and Fred - Tesco
London, United Kingdom
Design manager on formalwear for the F and F womenswear clothing design team.
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Education
University of Leeds
Fashion/Apparel Design
Placement at the Academia di Bella Arti , Milan where I studied Fashion Design
De Montfort University
Fashion/Apparel Design
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