Gilroy travelled extensively, manufacturing under license in Hong Kong and living in the Far East for four years.
[6] Her design work received considerable publicity when it was available, helping to define the glamorous, flamboyant style with which British fashion of the 80s and 90s is still associated.
She is currently the Programme Director for the Design and Craft group of courses at London College of Fashion.
[8] She has taught postgraduate students at The Royal College of Art in the School of Fashion and Textiles and has her own practice as a consultant designer and trend predictor.
In 1995 she became the Course Leader of the BA Hons in Footwear and Accessories Design and Product Development at Cordwainers College and in 1999 she became Head of Department and Subject Leader in Fashion at Winchester School of Art.