Fashion Buying for 15 - 17 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University
Description
This course will introduce the dynamic role of the global fashion buyer, and how product is developed from inspirational trends to the physical pieces we buy in store and online today. Throughout this week-long course, you will be introduced to trend forecasting, fashion product building and selection, global sourcing, and product marketing. You will gain insights into how the fashion industry works including some of the key skills across fashion management and marketing. Whether you’re dreaming of a future career in fashion, or simply curious about how your favourite products make it into stores, this course offers a fun and engaging glimpse into the world of fashion buying. Gain practical insights of the global fashion industry, where creativity and style meet business, whilst studying in a city famous for its fashion industry. On this course, you’ll dive into the key elements that make fashion buying such a vital and exciting role in the industry. You’ll participate in interactive activities, such as creating mood boards, selecting a sample collection for a brand, and analysing current fashion trends. Hands on practical sessions will be supported using our fabric and product library, developing knowledge of fashion buying tools and techniques. You will build foundational knowledge of the fashion buying cycle and how teams across the fashion industry collaborate on product realisation. The consumer will take main stage in your understanding of fashion buying and you will conduct research on consumer buying habits and behaviours. Throughout, you’ll consider the importance of sustainability and how this is instrumental to the future of the fashion industry, and think about how products are made and where and how we buy fashion products. During this course, you will be introduced to the global fashion industry and how the fashion buyer plays a pivotal role in ensuring brands are successful, considering: • Trend Forecasting Learn how fashion buyers predict new and emerging trends by analysing consumers, catwalks, street-style, social media, and global influences. You will use tools and techniques that brands use to stay ahead of fashion trends in this fast-paced global environment. • Product Selection Understand how fashion buyers build and select the right product ranges for their target consumers. This may include selecting fabrics and colours as well as identifying new products. You will explore how fashion buyers curate collections that customers will love. • Global Sourcing Considering sustainable sourcing and its global impact you will gain an insight into how and where product is made and how fashion buyers work collaboratively with factories to ensure products meet the brand and consumer expectations • Fashion Trading & Product Marketing A business can only succeed if there is a consumer ready to buy! You will delve into how brand success is maximised through product marketing considering the consumer needs and desires and how brands market their products. It’s all about creating a compelling story! By the end of the course, you’ll have a well-rounded understanding of the skills and knowledge required to succeed in fashion buying—and maybe even a vision for your future career in the industry. Tutor profile: Romilly Mullen is a tutor on the Fashion Management degree course at NTU and has extensive industry experience and knowledge working across the fashion industry. Level: Open to all Entry requirement: You should have an enthusiasm for fashion, in particular the fusion of business and creativity. You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend.
What's included in the price?
This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus. Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library, and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course. You will also need to bring with you: • A pen and notebook (or laptop can be useful but not essential). On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.
Duration
1 week
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Vision impaired
- Limited mobility
- UK Holiday
- Suitable for beginners
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Accommodation offered
- Daytime (weekdays)
- Residential
- Public transport
- Suitable for all abilities
FAQs
For our week-long summer school courses, we offer single rooms in shared apartments in Nottingham Trent University’s city campus accommodation, which is ideal if you're looking to be based in Nottingham's lively city centre and want an economical place to stay.
Bookings are taken on a seven-night basis, from Saturday to Saturday.
The rooms are single occupancy, with a private bathroom.
You will be sent a link to book your accommodation once you have made your course booking through Craft Courses.
We offer accommodation during the summer only. We are unable to offer university accommodation during term time (for evening and weekend courses) but you'll find plenty of places to stay nearby, as we're located in the city centre.
