Director

Carol has over 30 years extensive experience across couture and high-street fashion. She has worked with Frank Usher, a couture house renowned for designing for royalty, as well as with leading UK retailers including The Arcadia Group’s TOPSHOP, Marks & Spencer, and F&F (Tesco). My work has also been supplied to WAREHOUSE, Dorothy Perkins, SEASALT, Sainsbury’s(TU),George at ASDA and Dunnes Store.

Specialising in womenswear, occasion-wear, tailoring, denim, and outerwear. Bringing a versatile design approach that spans luxury craftsmanship and commercial production. Her experience across multiple market levels has shaped a strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and fabric, with a focus on creating refined, wearable pieces that translate seamlessly from concept to finished product.

Retail & Sales Experience:
In addition to design expertise, Carol has extensive experience in the retail trade, including sales strategy, customer engagement, merchandising, and inventory planning. This dual background allows HNR GROUP to design not only creatively, but commercially, ensuring products meet both aesthetic standards and sales performance goals.

With hands-on experience across both luxury and mass-market sectors, Carol also brings a unique understanding of fashion from atelier to shop floor, combining creative vision with a deep awareness of consumer behavior, pricing, production, and sales performance.