Masterclasses

Paula, with considerable experience in fashion spanning the last 25 years gained at global brands such as Nike and Gap, is a specialist in Product Development, Sourcing and Production covering textiles, apparel and accessories. She has been delivering lectures and workshops at London College of Fashion and Central St Martin’s for several years where the response has been overwhelmingly positive. 

Attendees to Paula’s informative lectures and seminars have been able to learn from her tried and tested seven stage process, honed by current real world examples and proven results, speeding up lead-times, delivering commercial products that are fit for purpose whilst also maintaining the key requirements and integrity of the brand. 

This Masterclass is perfect for:

• Junior level teams in Buying/Design/Merchandising/Product development or Production

• Fashion Graduates and committed learners seeking to further their understanding of industry practise 

• Retail professionals looking to broaden their understanding of modern practices.

• Fashion Entrepreneurs who need some extra knowledge/support.

The workshops are split into key stages across a 3hr session covering all of the below:

• Stage 1: Concept Validation - Fitness for Purpose

• Stage 2: Sourcing - Materials & Manufacturers

• Stage 3: Design Development (Tech-packing & Fit specifications)

• Stage 4: Sampling and Sealing (Costings, Accuracy & Timescales) 

• Stage 5: Production and Quality Control

• Stage 6: Critical Path Management