In the 1950s she started a new career as a costumer for Western Costume, a clothing supplier for the motion picture industry.

At the time, Oxide acquired sponsorship from Shirtworks, a local clothing supplier.

A buyer with experience will travel to learn new fashion trends and to visit clothing suppliers.

One of the main roles of a buyer is to negotiate with the clothing suppliers.

In the department store business, deals with clothing suppliers are traditionally done with not much more than a handshake and a smile.

Many clothing suppliers say they never got the chance to approve or disapprove the deductions.

"Increasingly, the stores are trying to hold the clothing supplier responsible for a shortfall in profits - real or perceived," he said.

As a result, Primark sacked three clothing suppliers.

He also canceled contracts with British clothing suppliers, breaking a long tradition of buying British, to reduce costs.

In that respect, this men's clothing supplier is representative of the industry.