The Art of Luxury Issue 42 2020 | Page 41

FASHION Jenny is currently in the process of setting up a womenswear label Today Jenny stands proud as a woman in the tailoring industry, called ‘Black & Fox’ and divides her time between her role as Fashion recognising that women have a more equal standpoint in and Textile Course Manager at London School of Contemporary Arts traditionally male industries than ever before, and that now is a great (LCCA) and running her business. time for women in business. Acknowledging that being a woman in the tailoring industry has www.jennyschwarz.com had its fair share of challenges over the years, Jenny recalls being subjected to comments such as “I’m not sure I would buy a suit with a woman’s name in it. Maybe you should change the brand name…” Issue 42 2019 The Art of Luxury 41