Emily Orr

Emily Orr is an experienced professional in the fashion industry, currently serving as an Assistant Buyer on Performance Sports at The Very Group since September 2021. Previously, Emily held several roles within the buying department, including specialization in footwear and designer brands for womenswear and kidswear. As the Founder and Chief Editor of Ohana magazine, Emily addressed critical social issues related to the nine protected characteristics in fashion, achieving over 900 reads across two issues. Educationally, Emily completed a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Business and Promotion at Birmingham City University, where contributions included representing equality, diversity, and inclusion within the faculty and researching the impacts of the pandemic on the luxury industry through a dissertation. Additional experience includes roles in telemarketing, fashion show production, and a brief placement in accounting.