Fashion
The Independents says Jamies Gill’s Outsiders Perspective is second name to join L’Incubateur
Published
September 8, 2025
The Independents has announced that The Outsiders Perspective has become the second participant in its L’Incubateur initiative through which the global communications collective aims to “identify, support, and accelerate the next wave of talent, entrepreneurs and creative agencies on a global scale”.
The Outsiders Perspective was founded in 2022 by British-Indian fashion exec Jamie Gill and we’re told it’s “transforming the make-up of the global luxury and lifestyle industries by curating a top-tier talent pool of diverse professionals from high-performing industries and placing them into roles in leading brands”.
L’Incubateur aims to catalyse innovation by connecting next-generation founders with the resources and network they need to scale. We’re told the programme also enables The Independents’ clients, from individuals to global luxury brands, “to benefit from next-generation thinking”.
Gill’s operation joins L’Incubateur as it launches Executive Search to “tackle the global fashion industry’s talent crisis head-on, by placing diverse leaders with sharp strategic acumen in decision-making roles across the luxury and lifestyle industries”. Already hiring for positions in Barcelona, London, Milan and New York, the division “delivers bespoke talent acquisition solutions from senior management to C-suite, future-proofing leadership teams with exceptional talent”.
The Outsiders Perspective is particularly relevant here as its founding mission was based on the belief that the people shaping global brands don’t reflect the customers they serve. It’s doubling down on its diversity focus despite the current trend for businesses to pull back from the approach and said it’s “proving that inclusive hiring is a commercial imperative”.
Over 200 professionals are supported through its Accelerator Programme and it has a growing portfolio of over 25 brand partners, including Chanel, Alexander McQueen, Lululemon and Tiffany & Co.
Jamie Gill said that “this is more than improving representation. It’s about business survival. You cannot drive growth in today’s market without relevance, and that means hiring differently. Global perspectives fuel innovation, unlock customer engagement strategies and build teams for the future. Our talent is commercially astute, highly skilled and strategically sharp. Joining L’Incubateur allows us to tap into The Independents’ global network to scale this mission and expand our executive search offering into new territories and new industries.”
And The Independents’ creative chairman Alexandre de Betak added that: “The Outsiders Perspective’s innovative approach to talent has the potential to transform the composition of our industry for the better. It’s visions like these that we aim to support with L’Incubateur, where we provide financial support and hands-on expertise to industry disrupting ideas.”
L’Incubateur continues to seek applications from companies that “deliver creative and innovative B2B solutions or services for brands in the luxury and lifestyle industries and demonstrate strong synergies with The Independents’ ecosystem”. Alongside a minority investment, it provides tailored mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to The Independents’ ecosystem of experts across brand strategy, storytelling and live experiences. Paris-based spatial design studio Matière Noire was announced as the first participant in the programme when it launched in March.
As for the wider Independents operation, it comprises over 1,200 people and the collective includes 2×4, Atelier Athem, Atelier Lum, Bureau Béatrice, Bureau Betak & Bureau Future, Ctzar, Inca Productions, Karla Otto, Kennedy, Kitten Production, Kitty Events, k2, Lefty, Lucien Pagès Communication, Prodject, Sunshine, Terminal 9 Studios, The Qode and We Are Ona.
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Since launching her first collection in 2014, Sandy Liang has become one of New York’s defining designers, known for her blend of feminine nostalgia with downtown edge. Her collaboration with Gap channels her cult-favorite designs into a reimagination of the brand’s icons — from bow-adorned denim to instantly iconic outerwear — resulting in a collection that is both playful and wearable, with cross-generational appeal.
Gap is partnering with New York designer Sandy Liang on a limited-edition women’s and kids’ collection launching on October 10.
Merging Gap’s classic heritage with Liang’s nostalgic yet edgy style, the line reimagines brand icons through a playful, modern lens.
An animated short film, ‘Sandy’s Dream Closet’, celebrates girlhood, creativity, and timeless self-expression.
“Each collaboration has its own handwriting — its own story,” said Mark Breitbard, President and CEO of Gap brand. “Sandy Liang has cultivated both an engaged community and an iconic design perspective, which has allowed her to reimagine our heritage pieces into something entirely new, yet familiar. It’s exactly the kind of creative partnership that keeps Gap at the forefront of culture.”
Inspired by Sandy’s own memories of growing up with Gap, the collaboration is brought to life through an imaginative short film, “Sandy’s Dream Closet,” animated by celebrated visual artist Annie Choi. Centering on a street in New York City’s Lower East Side above her father’s Cantonese restaurant, Congee Village, the film illustrates a dreamscape of a young Sandy Liang as she imagines the fashion possibilities of the future, with the Gap × Sandy Liang collaboration representing her ultimate vision of self-expression.
“Growing up, Gap was the pinnacle of fashion. It’s incredible that I get to co-create with such an iconic brand that I treasured so much as a child, yet is still so relevant today,” said Sandy Liang. “‘Sandy’s Dream Closet’ illustrates how wearing Gap made me feel growing up as I imagined being an adult one day and who I could be. I wanted to take the pieces that meant something to me as a kid and reimagine them through my lens today — celebrating girlhood in all its forms, while honoring the iconic styles that make Gap so timeless.”
The Gap × Sandy Liang collection’s playful motifs and whimsical design details transform everyday staples into modern collectibles:
- Denim anchors the collection with versatile silhouettes that merge Sandy’s aesthetic with Gap classics, including the Pleated Denim Mini Skirt ($88), the Vegan Fur Crop Denim Jacket ($128) and Low Rise ’90s Loose Carpenter Jeans ($108).
- Gap’s iconic fleece is refreshed with Sandy’s reinterpretation of the classic arch logo on the Extra Heavyweight Logo Oversized Hoodie ($118) and the Heavyweight Bow Oversized Hoodie ($108).
- A statement-making outerwear assortment includes the Reversible Vegan Leather Sherpa Jacket ($268), a Vegan Fur Half-Zip Pullover ($198), and Bow-Back Trench Coat ($228) finished with Sandy Liang’s signature bow detailing.
- Online-exclusive items for baby and toddler include mini matchbacks inspired by women’s fleece and outerwear styles, extending the collaboration across generations, with Sandy’s son, Rainer, also appearing in the campaign.
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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
Published
October 24, 2025
PO.P has made a major appointed with Gwynn Milligan joining as a non-executive director to support the Swedish childrenswear brand’s continued growth and international expansion.
It’s an appointment that “adds significant retail and sector-specific expertise to the PO.P board” as Milligan brings with her more than 30 years’ international retail experience, having held senior leadership as some major brands in roles spread across EMEA, North America, Australasia, India, and Brazil.
Most recently, she served as CEO of British childrenswear retailer JoJo Maman Bébé, “leading the company through a significant digital transformation”. Prior to this, Milligan held key commercial and leadership positions, including commercial director at ASOS and managing director of Fashion at JD Sports.
Acting chairman Johan Conradsson said Milligan arrives “at this pivotal moment in our brand’s evolution. With her proven track record of driving digital transformation, international expansion and commercial growth at leading children’s and fashion retailers… Gwynn brings exactly the strategic know‑how we need as we accelerate our growth in the UK and beyond.”
He added: “Her expertise in scaling retail operations and building customer‑first brand propositions means we are now better equipped than ever to convert PO.P’s premium heritage into measurable market growth.”
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Garments designed to meet the needs of those who live each day to the fullest, transitioning seamlessly from office hours and business trips to more informal social moments. Perfectly aligned with the contemporary lifestyle, these garments help the wearer feel confident and impeccably dressed, even when facing small daily challenges, thanks to innovative benefits such as quick drying and wrinkle resistance.
EUROJERSEY and The LYCRA Company unveil “Upgrade Your Life”, redefining men’s formalwear with Sensitive Fabrics powered by LYCRA fibre.
Designed for the modern lifestyle, the garments combine elegance, comfort, and performance—offering wrinkle resistance, breathability, and durability.
The collection bridges sportswear functionality with refined everyday style.
At the heart of the project are Sensitive Fabrics powered by LYCRA fibre, developed to express a new aesthetic of comfort and elegance, from day to night. A way of dressing that fits every occasion, where versatility is key and where sportswear functionality meets the refined appeal of formalwear.
The result is a smart yet essential wardrobe, ideal for keeping pace with the dynamic rhythm of city life, from morning to night.
Made with patented technology, Sensitive Fabrics powered by LYCRA fibre stand out for their comfort, breathability, durability, and exceptional shape memory. EUROJERSEY’s expertise merges with the advanced properties of LYCRA fibre, which further enhances the fit and performance of Sensitive Fabrics. The result is garments that move naturally with the body, maintaining their shape and flawless appearance even after hours of wear or time spent packed in a suitcase.
Upgrade Your Life is an invitation to embrace a new lifestyle – one where clothing is no longer a constraint, but an ally. Where aesthetics and functionality, technology and comfort, come together to redefine the rules of everyday elegance, 24 hours a day.
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