Sharp Sharp’s Steve McInerny and Mel Williams talk trends, fashion and successful style guides

Steve McInerny, Director of Sharp Sharp, and Mel Williams, Sharp Sharp’s new Fashion Design and Illustration Associate, talk us through recent work – including a Lambretta style guide.

Artist Annie Tempest on bringing her Tottering By Gently cartoon strip into licensing

“It’s quintessentially British”: Annie Tempest discusses the origins of Tottering By Gently – and working with Karen Addison on its licensing push.

Stephanie Milton – Publishing Director at Studio Press – on brands, cover design and the ‘Book As Object’ trend

“Our books are created by fans, for fans”: Stephanie Milton, Publishing Director for Bonnier Books UK’s Studio Press imprint, discusses design decisions around licensed titles.

Glue’s Carla Bowden on collaborations, creativity – and thinking differently about IP

As Glue celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, we catch up with Founder and MD Carla Bowden.

“We set the standard”: Steve Collier – Creative Director at Brand Alliance – talks innovation in licensed fashion

Steve Collier – Creative Director at Brand Alliance – on how working across licensed and non-licensed ranges fuels creativity.

Character Wear’s Phil King on making designs stand out in a crowded sector

“The best formula is keep designs simple”: Character Wear’s General Manager, Phil King, discusses what flies in fashion

Freelance creative Danny Heffer talks heritage brands, style guides and industry evolutions

“People watching and store visits are vital”: Danny Heffer shares his thoughts on creativity, retail and 25 years in the industry.

Pop Paper City creator Georgina Hurcombe on the origins of the show – and its licensing potential

Georgina Hurcombe discusses brand plans for Pop Paper City – and the show’s core message of “doing as well as viewing”.

Tyrrells’ Jane Jones on the crisp brand’s cracking collaboration with Wallace & Gromit

Jane Jones – Marketing Manager for Tyrrells – talks us through development of its recent Wallace & Gromit Wensleydale & Cranberry flavour.

The Brand Radar: Lillet, Emily in Paris and licensing’s love affair with the food and drink sector

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at the FMCG sector, revealing some highlights from the summer.

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