Betty has led a distinguished career as one of the UK’s top fashion designers. Betty ran her own fashion business Betty Jackson Ltd for over 37 years, as well as launching the Autograph collection for Marks and Spencer in 2000 and Betty Jackson Black for Debenhams. In 2007, Betty’s achievement within British fashion was recognised with first a MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 1987 and later with a CBE for services to the fashion industry. Betty has also won numerous British and international design awards throughout career.

Jane Shepherdson is a leading figure in fashion retail, having been CEO of Whistles and before that Brand Director at Topshop. She is also Creative Advisor to Oxfam and a patron of the Almeida Theatre in North London. She  was awarded a CBE in 2006 for services to fashion retail. Jane is proud to be a regular dressing volunteer in North London and is passionate about Smart Works.

Emma Barnett is an award-winning broadcaster and journalist. By day she presents Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio 4 and by night, Newsnight on BBC Two.

She has been named speech broadcaster of the year by the Radio Academy and is known for her big hitting interviews with the key figures shaping our times – from Prime Ministers through to those who would very much like to be. She was a volunteer dresser with Smart Works for 10 years before becoming a Patron – a role she is incredibly proud to hold.

Jennifer is an actress, comedian, writer, producer and generally much-loved media star, best known for creating and starring in shows such as the Absolutely Fabulous, Comic Strip, French and Saunders, Jam and Jerusalem and many others. Younger fans are familiar with Jennifer as the voice of the evil fairy godmother in Shrek.