R.M.Williams
Rachel Allen has a diverse and extensive work experience in the fashion industry. Rachel most recently worked at R.M.Williams as the Chief Design & Product Officer, where they started in June 2023. Prior to this, they held the role of Design Director at the same company from February 2022 to June 2023.
Before joining R.M.Williams, Rachel served as the Creative Director - Jets at Seafolly P/L from August 2020 to February 2022. Rachel also worked as a Creative Consultant - JETS AUSTRALIA at The PAS Group Limited from October 2019 to March 2020.
In 2016, Rachel was the Creative Director - DAVID LAWRENCE at MARCS I David Lawrence, where they were responsible for re-establishing the brand's vision and turning its performance around. Rachel also worked as a Consulting Design Director - Womenswear at RM Williams from November 2015 to March 2016.
Prior to this, Rachel held the position of Consulting Creative Director at Jigsaw Clothing in 2015. From 2011 to 2015, they were the Creative Director at MARCS I David Lawrence and previously held the role of Head Of Design at the same company from 2007 to 2011.
Rachel's career began as a Senior Designer at Sportscraft in 2006, followed by another Senior Designer position at David Lawrence from 2003 to 2006.
Rachel started their career at TOPSHOP TOPMAN as a Junior Buyer from August 1998 to July 2002.
Rachel Allen attended The Northern School of Art (Cleveland College of Art) from 1994 to 1995, where they obtained a foundation degree in Design and Applied Arts. Rachel then pursued further studies at The Manchester Metropolitan University from 1995 to 1998, earning a Ba(hons) degree in Fashion.
R.M.Williams
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In 1932 our founder, Reginald Murray Williams AO, CMG began to make bush saddlery and boots for sale, while camped at Nepabunna, in South Australia's remote Gammon Ranges. Here R.M. first met 'Dollar Mick Smith', an itinerant saddler. The two men after much trial and error were able to fashion a pair of stockman's riding boots. Over 85 years on, R.M. Williams continues to make world renowned boots, accessories and men's and women's apparel that are purposefully designed and sustainable to enjoy on life's adventures. Today, R.M.Williams has 65 retail stores in Australia, 2 stores in New Zealand, 3 stores in the USA and 3 stores in the UK as well as over 900 stockists around the globe. R.M.Williams is a global company, yet will always remain passionate about the Australian bush. In 2020 Tattarang acquired 100% of R.M.Williams from L Catterton bringing the brand back into Australian hands for the first time since 2014. Tattarang is one of Australia's largest private investment groups owned by Andrew and Nicola Forrest. The investment of the Forrest family will ensure the Australian craftsmanship of R.M.Williams continues to be loved and worn all around the world.