don't call it a comeback

We are a platform educating brands seeking Public Relations insight, strategies and guidance. With 10+ years of expertise in Fashion PR we have developed high level programs to assist our clients in the development of their knowledge and skills across the fashion and media landscape. We aim to provide exceptional digital learning materials and valuable industry conversations with our founder, Ashley Simmons Peat.  

Ashley Simmons Peat

meet the founder

Ashley is a PR veteran with experience spanning more than ten years within the fashion and PR industry. Known for her extensive and intersectional knowledge of the media and fashion terrain, Ashley has run point on New York/Miami Fashion Weeks, founded her own company and led a team of PR professionals to secure placements on Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce to Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue.

Ashley moved to the U.S from Melbourne, Australia to pursue her dream of a career in Fashion Public Relations. Landing at IMG and spearheading media relations for their New York and Miami Fashion Week inspired Ashley to build her own company. Moving to Los Angeles after a five year stint in New York led to the creation of Simmons PR in 2015. Ashley led a successful and respected agency, which has now transitioned into the next phase of her career journey, The Aussie Publicist.