London College of Fashion Starting your Own Fashion Label 1 London College of Fashion
Price: GBP 475

Course details

Have you decided you are ready to start your own fashion business? So what are your next steps? This dynamic course is delivered by the consultant and business owner Toby Meadows, who developed the course to support fashion entrepreneurs in their journey to becoming fashion business owners. This essential course will answer all your questions and give you a clear idea of what you need to be thinking about, and the preparation and planning involved in making your business successful.
The course includes:
  • Advantages and disadvantages of being your own boss
  • Business structure
  • Methods of starting your own operation
  • Practical aspects of running a fashion business
  • The structure of your business plan
  • Your product and image development
  • Understanding the fashion year plan
  • The process of designing and sampling a collection through to production
  • Sourcing fabrics
  • Working with manufacturers
  • Costings and pricing
  • Understanding profit and loss and cash flow for a fashion business
  • Methods of selling your collection to stores trade exhibitions
  • Marketing and promotion
    You will also receive a copy of Toby Meadows' book once on the course.
    Level:
    Beginners/Intermediate (Please come to the course prepared to discuss your business idea)
    Certificate:
    You will receive a 'Certificate of Short Course Attendance' from London College of ; Updated on 17 September, 2018

    Job roles this course is suitable for:

    Designer , Business Owner , Fashion Designer

    About London College of Fashion

    You will receive tuition from the high calibre industry professionals at our London Campuses to help you pursue your interests in fashion.

    University of the Arts London offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing art. Our graduates go on to work in and shape creative industries worldwide.

    The University draws together six renowned colleges, each with its own world-class reputation. Our excellent facilities include everything from letterpress machinery to studio theatres and college archives.

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