Inspiration
Women in
Business
An honest and inspiring discussion at The Fold’s Chelsea store.
Sarah Curran MBE (founder of My-Wardrobe) and Whitney Bromberg Hawkings (founder of FlowerBX), chat to presenter Gaby Roslin around the ‘in store’ bar.
Listen in as they discuss everything from being afraid to nurturing future founders…
Style
My Style
by Alex Head
When entrepreneur Alex Head opened Social Pantry in 2011, it quickly became the go-to destination for fresh, seasonal food. From humble beginnings selling sandwiches from her bicycle in Saudi Arabia, she shares how her wardrobe has had to change to keep her comfortable rushing between the kitchen and meetings.
Inspiration
Art at
The Fold
We worked with an all-female design team, Kinnersley Kent Design, for our Chelsea store.
In line with The Fold’s ethos, they sought to source bespoke materials and art from British female designers. Here KKD explain what led them to artist Stephanie Tudor, and her tactile yet beautifully unexpected designs.
Style
Desk to
Dinner
It’s a quandary that generations of working women have grappled with. The eternal search for clothes that allow us to enhance our workwear so that we can feel appropriate during the day, and on point for what the evening has in store. From the importance of luxurious fabric to modern shortcuts, sartorial solutions await.
Fold Woman
Could it be
you?
Fold Founder Polly McMaster is looking for women to feature as part of our community of diverse and inspiring Fold Women.
We want to share the empowering career and life stories of incredible figures from around the world. Champion yours or your friend’s story by applying to be our next Fold Woman now.
Style
Kara
Goodley
Kara Goodley is one half of fashion and lifestyle agency Goodley Bullen PR. She has been working with Royal Ascot for the past six years, helping to define and modernise the revered dress code. Few are as well versed in hats, hemlines and social etiquette; here she shares her tips on dressing for the summer social season.
Inspiration
Workwear
Event
The Fold’s ‘Workwear Matters’ report investigates the impact workwear has on your career. With this in mind we invited image and brand consultant Isabel Spearman and business journalist Kate Bassett to our Chelsea store to delve into the reasons why workwear matters, the modern power suit and how to ‘get it right’.
Our Story
Meet the
Founder
Polly McMaster is the founder and CEO of The Fold. Initially a successful businesswoman working in finance, her love of fashion inspired her to create a chic brand for professional women. ‘The Fold is about understanding the professional woman’s needs and creating a stylish, contemporary wardrobe for her’.
Fold Loves
Smart
Works
Smart Works helps unemployed women prepare for job interviews, providing them with business clothes to boost their confidence and giving them the interview skills and advice they need to feel work-ready. Brilliantly, more than 50% of Smart Works clients secure a job within a month of their visit to the charity.
Newsletter
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our Network
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Fold Woman
Career
Pivots
Sarah Curran’s career has taken her from sub-editing The Times online, to building renowned e-tailer My-Wardrobe.com, and being awarded an MBE for her services to British fashion. Now a non-executive director at French Connection, she tells us about starting up, setbacks and why self-belief trumps good grades.
Event
Back
to Work
Join us for a special shopping evening with fizz and canapés, we’ll be unveiling the new collection and offering an exclusive discount on the night from 4pm – 8pm.
Plus, ‘She’s back’ author, Lisa Unwin, will be talking all-things ‘back to work’; whether that’s coming back after a break, or looking to ramp up a level.
In Conversation with…
Jane and Amelia
A candid conversation between two of our incredible Fold Women, Jane Marriott O.B.E. (Director, Joint International Counter Terrorism Unit) and Amelia Torode (Media Guru and Former Chief of Strategy Officer, TBWALondon). Listen in, as they discuss their incredible journeys.
The Edit
Autumn 2018
Our new collection focuses on easy yet sophisticated
pieces which, combined with classic tailoring,
graphic print and bold colour, are both effortless
and chic this season.
Style
Tailoring
Boutique
Our in-house design team create unique, coveted pieces you won’t find anywhere else. With a selection of elegant cuts and premium fabrics, there’s plenty of styles to choose from. Described by You Magazine as, ‘exquisite tailoring with a fashion twist’, discover the collection of modernist classics here.
Style
Personal
Stylist
Shopping with The Fold is a personal experience and we are here to create a wardrobe that works for you.
If you need style advice or you are considering a total refresh, why not book a one-to-one private appointment with a personal stylist at our Chelsea store over a cup of coffee or glass of wine.
Style
Melinda
Nicci
Ask any pregnant woman the app they swear by right now and chances are Baby2Body is at the top of their list. Launched by Melinda Nicci in 2014, the app is the product of her 25+ years in the health and fitness industry. We talked about her wardrobe needs and how she found the perfect ‘fashion formula’.
Style
Post
Mat-Leave
There is nothing easy about having a baby, and that includes getting dressed for work once your maternity leave is over. Both physically and emotionally you may be feeling a little wobbly, so be kind to yourself. Dresses are a fantastic, and forgiving place to start. Read more to find out how you can return with a bang.
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