The Best of The BoF Podcast: Clare Waight Keller on Finding Opportunity in Discomfort

In this episode of The BOF Podcast, Imran Amed interviews Clare Waight Keller, the creative director of Uniqlo, about her career in the fashion industry. Clare discusses her early influences growing up in Birmingham, her education at Ravensbourne and the Royal College, and her experiences working at Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Gucci with Tom Ford, Chloé, and Givenchy. She shares insights into the different fashion cultures in America, Italy, Britain, France, and Japan, and reflects on the challenges and opportunities for women in creative leadership roles. Clare also talks about her decision to join Uniqlo and her focus on quality, innovation, and foundational wardrobing in the mass fashion market. She emphasizes the importance of embracing challenges and continuous learning for young designers entering the fashion world.