We are dedicated to increasing diversity among the designers we retail by supporting more BIPOC-owned brands and working to offer more varied sizing.

We take pride in providing our audiences with rich and varied content across our channels. This includes shoots, features and video content that celebrate the work of a diverse range of designers, brand founders, photographers, artists, talent and activists.

Each year, NET‑A‑PORTER and MR PORTER champion a selection of brands scouted and empowered through our global program The Vanguard, which provides bespoke mentorship, connections to industry specialists, and access to our platforms seen by millions. The program has supported 22 businesses since launching in 2018, of which 60% are BIPOC-owned.

This year, as part of our People & Planet initiative, The Vanguard designers were challenged to create garments in line with NET SUSTAIN attributes – offering you the opportunity to invest in consciously crafted, lasting luxury.

As an extension of the mentorship program, The Vanguard Education Fund launched in 2021 in partnership with the British Fashion Council, and sees NET‑A‑PORTER and MR PORTER engage with a network of universities to encourage more diverse talent and to help students as they embark on their professional journeys in the industry.