ABSTRACT
Leadership plays an important role in the success of any organization. In industries that rely on individual creativity there are unique challenges, and we therefore find similarities in the way work is organized. The size and scope of the firm will have an impact on how the organization is structured, as will the demands of a particular industry. Styles of leadership arise in response to these and other factors. Here I will consider the factors shaping leadership in creative enterprises, specifically the fashion industry, and will look at the role that leaders play in several fashion design firms.
