An economist and ex-financial journalist with Bloomberg, I have a daughter who started playing when she was 5 and is now at the Royal College of Music. Having been steeped in the classical music scene for 14 years, I have gained substantial knowledge of its machinations. I set up Black Dress Code when it became clear that a vast body of highly-trained professionals and amateurs had no access to a ready supply of functional, stylish work clothes.

Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in public limited companies as well as SMEs across a range of sectors.

Founder of Omni Channel Fulfilment, Mark has expert knowledge of fulfilment services and is passionate about customer service. OCF runs BDC’s supply chain and fulfilment activities and technologies

Founder of Simply. Website Support, with over 20 years’ experience, Richard runs our website making sure it functions on all devices and that the eCommerce platform remains fully operational.

So-Mes Creation is an ethical, family-run factory in Leicester responsible for the production of all our women’s clothing. The company produces mid to luxury-end clothing.

Nicola is an experienced Graphic Designer with more than 25 years’ experience in corporate branding, brochure and logo designs. She ensures that our branding is consistent.

Works in the luxury end of fashion industry and is responsible for a wide range of successful commercial labels. Currently manages the production of BDCs shirt range, largely produced in Portugal.

A first-class British fashion graduate, Rhoda has more than 20 years’ experience with most of the top, mainstream UK brands. Among her own brands is her sustainable, London-made womenswear collection.