Fashion Buying

£ 985 

This Short Course provides students with a condensed but comprehensive overview of the key concepts and skills necessary for a career in industry. This course typically covers a range of topics to prepare individuals for roles in buying and merchandising within the fashion business.

Date :

April 17, 2024

Duration:

Wednesdays 17:30 – 19:30 & Saturdays 10:00 – 12:30 for 2 weeks

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Fashion Buying

This Short Course provides students with a condensed but comprehensive overview of the key concepts and skills necessary for a career in industry. This course typically covers a range of topics to prepare individuals for roles in buying and merchandising within the fashion business.

Date:

April 17, 2024

Duration:

1 week

Date:

April 17, 2024

Duration:

2 weeks

Enrol now
register Interest
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duration

Wednesdays 17:30 – 19:30 & Saturdays 10:00 – 12:30 for 2 weeks

next start date

April 17, 2024

Course leader

requirements

No previous experience required

Price

£ 985 

LOCATION

Mayfair, London

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What to expect

This Short Course provides delegates with a condensed but comprehensive overview of the key concepts and skills necessary for a career in industry. This course typically covers a range of topics to prepare individuals for roles in buying within the industry. Learn the art of selecting and purchasing fashion products for a retail business. Topics such as trend analysis, range planning, vendor relations, and negotiation skills will be covered. Understanding marketing concepts such as branding, advertising, and promotion strategies. We will touch upon the logistics and supply chain aspects of the fashion industry, including sourcing. Learn how to forecast fashion trends, colour being key. A crucial skill in fashion buying. Explore various methods and tools for trend forecasting. Gain hands-on experience through practical exercises. Apply your knowledge and skills to a real or simulated fashion buying scenario.

Course
Structure

  • How to work out budgets and allocate them
  • Methods and tools for forecasting and identifying emerging trends
  • How does OTB (Open to buy) work
  • Who is your customer, ability to identify what your customer wants
  • Identifying suitable emerging designers
  • Adjacencies
  • Establish strong relationships with your suppliers
  • Building awareness on trend and colour, forecasting
  • Analyzing real-world examples and scenarios
  • Hands-on exercises and projects
  • Insights and advice from professionals in the fashion industry

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Who should join

This course is suitable for those looking to acquire the essential skills for entering the Buying industry. Designed to provide a solid foundation in fashion buying for individuals with previous experience as well as beginners.

Certificate

Once you complete the short course, you will receive JCA’s Official Certificate of Attendance. This certificate will strengthen your CV and help expand your career opportunities.

This Short Course provides delegates with a condensed but comprehensive overview of the key concepts and skills necessary for a career in industry. This course typically covers a range of topics to prepare individuals for roles in buying within the industry. Learn the art of selecting and purchasing fashion products for a retail business. Topics such as trend analysis, range planning, vendor relations, and negotiation skills will be covered. Understanding marketing concepts such as branding, advertising, and promotion strategies. We will touch upon the logistics and supply chain aspects of the fashion industry, including sourcing. Learn how to forecast fashion trends, colour being key. A crucial skill in fashion buying. Explore various methods and tools for trend forecasting. Gain hands-on experience through practical exercises. Apply your knowledge and skills to a real or simulated fashion buying scenario.

The course will cover

  • How to work out budgets and allocate them
  • Methods and tools for forecasting and identifying emerging trends
  • How does OTB (Open to buy) work
  • Who is your customer, ability to identify what your customer wants
  • Identifying suitable emerging designers
  • Adjacencies
  • Establish strong relationships with your suppliers
  • Building awareness on trend and colour, forecasting
  • Analyzing real-world examples and scenarios
  • Hands-on exercises and projects
  • Insights and advice from professionals in the fashion industry

What to expect

This course is suitable for those looking to acquire the essential skills for entering the Buying industry. Designed to provide a solid foundation in fashion buying for individuals with previous experience as well as beginners.

Certification

A certificate of recognition to your dedication to study.

We like to celebrate our achievements at JCA. On completion of the course if you have attended 80% of the classes you will qualify for your certificate in dedication to learning.  

This should be included in your CVs and shows the level of learning you achieved.

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