Catherine Painter

Catherine Painter is a seasoned professional in the fashion buying sector, currently serving as a Senior Buyer for Ready-to-Wear at BrandAlley.co.uk since January 2020. Prior experience includes positions as an Established Buyer for ASOS.com and River Island, where expertise was demonstrated in branded accessories and woven jersey bottoms, respectively. Catherine's early career featured roles at Arcadia Group Ltd, including Buyer for TOPSHOP Accessories, managing diverse product lines and conducting international production trips, along with experience as a Junior Buyer at Urban Outfitters, where impressive profit growth was achieved. Catherine began with a strong foundation as a Senior Assistant Buyer at Miss Selfridge, advancing from roles in product preparation at both Miss Selfridge and Burton. Catherine holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Buying and Merchandising from the London College of Fashion and a BA (HONS) in Marketing from Middlesex University.