Masterclasses: [Retailer Workshops]
Subject: Product Development and Production
Exciting Opportunity for Fashion Brands!
Would your teams benefit from a hands-on workshop focusing on apparel product development and production? Bridging the gap between Design, Commercial and Production Planning, this exclusive masterclass, built from over 25 years of global experience and honed through years of lecturing at the prestigious London College of Fashion and Central St Martin’s Universities, is the most effective way to integrate and up skill your teams into a fluid continuous workflow.
What You'll Learn:
The importance of Fitness for Purpose in reducing returns
The fundamentals of accurate and effective techpacks
Product Development & Fit Technology using 3D technology & AI
How, when and where to source the best manufacturing partners
Efficiency Protocols: Master the strategies for bulk production efficiency.
Who Should Attend?
Junior level teams in Buying/Design/Merchandising/Product development or Production.
Fashion Graduates and committed learners seeking to further their understanding of industry practice.
Retail professionals who are looking to broaden their understanding of modern practices.
This workshop is split into key stages across a 3-hour session covering all the below:
Stage 1: Product Validation & Sourcing - Designing for Purpose & Planet.
Stage 2: Product Development for Impact (including Digital Product Passports).
Stage 3: Sampling and Sealing (Costings, Accuracy & Timescales).
Stage 4: Production and Quality Control.
About the tutor:
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. Attendees to Paula’s informative lectures and seminars have been able to learn from her tried and tested 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.
Workshops accommodate up to 8 members and can be carried out at your location or at our offices just outside London.
Contact me directly about prices and any other queries. I look forward to hearing from you!