Lauretta Roberts
Co-founder, editor-in-chief and CEO, TheIndustry.fashion
Lauretta Roberts is co-founder, editor-in-chief and CEO of TheIndustry.fashion, the UK fashion business news site. She is a former editor of Drapers and a former director at WGSN.
| Role | Co-founder, editor-in-chief and CEO |
|---|---|
| Outlet | TheIndustry.fashion |
| Beat | Fashion business, retail, wholesale |
| Previously | Editor, Drapers; director of brand and propositions, WGSN |
Who is Lauretta Roberts?
Lauretta Roberts is a UK fashion business journalist and publisher. She leads TheIndustry.fashion as co-founder, editor-in-chief and CEO, combining editorial direction with running the business.
Career
Roberts was editor of Drapers, the UK fashion retail trade title, where she worked with Antony Hawman. She later joined WGSN in 2009 as director of brand and propositions, and founded WGSN Futures and the Global Fashion Awards there.
She was a long standing member of The Industry's advisory board. In July 2015 she and Hawman acquired the business through Magnus Media & Events Ltd and relaunched it as TheIndustry.fashion.
Coverage
TheIndustry.fashion reports on the business of fashion for UK and international readers. Under Roberts the site covers:
- Brand and retailer news and strategy
- Appointments and people moves
- Trade shows, wholesale and fashion weeks
- Trends and consumer behaviour
Her career has combined trade journalism with trend forecasting and events, which shapes a publication that serves brands, retailers and suppliers alike.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Lauretta Roberts?
Lauretta Roberts is co-founder, editor-in-chief and CEO of TheIndustry.fashion and a former editor of Drapers.
What does Lauretta Roberts cover?
She leads coverage of the fashion business, including brands, retailers, appointments, trade shows and trends.