Delivery Day at the University of East London

Delivery Day at the University of East London

 

Over the last three years the LFF have developed a new initiative for delivery days. Delivery day offers a unique insight into the real world of fashion and business.  In particular the LFF has formatted working tools for business which includes invoice, legal terms, conditions for trading, a progress sheet, first fit sample card, docket and many others.

 

All of which can be seen on the hyperlink below:

 

http://www.lffonline.com/archives_extra.htm

 

The students gave excellent feedback when asked to complete an Event Exit form . From a maximum 230 marks attainable we received 214 marks for content of the delivery day, which is an outstanding score for all concerned. The quotes below give an overview of the event:-

 

Lianne Piroddi – I found it very enlightening and I appreciate honest and

constructive advise.

 

Carine Kirkham – Very interesting and I will be definitely visiting the shops and websites to find out more and provided a great insight into my future.

 

Karen Ann Hall – It gave a very clear understanding of how the whole textiles/fashion industry is run and how the “real”  world works.  It was very interesting and well thought out and gave valuable advice.

 

Sophie Webb – It was very worthwhile and helpful and made me think more about

what I want to do after University and the options that I have.  It was also good to hear about the jobs available to you after University and to hear from other textile students who have completed their courses.

 

Alexandra Kamar – It gave me an outlook into the different options available

 

Shelia Louis – It provided a good, realistic insight into life after university and

showed the Pro’s and Con’s of working in the Textiles industry.

 

Fahima – It gave useful information on the business side of the fashion and textile industry

 

Yukari Sweeney – I thought it was brilliant and very informative and the stories were very interesting.

 

Daniela Mir – I found the day very interesting as well as helpful and inspiring

 

Victoria Andrews – It was very helpful and the women were friendly.  It was

fantastic to see there unit and how far you can actually go after university.

 

 

Here is a copy of the agenda for the Delivery Day

 

Delivery Day to be held at The University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4 University Way, London E16 2RD.  2^nd February 2005

 

2.00pm – Registration & Welcome

 

2.55pm – ‘The Retail Buying Function’

    Jenny Holloway – Project Manager (LFF)

 

2.45pm – ‘Setting up your own label’ 

    Kiki – Accessory Designer & Ruthi Orlin – Jewellery Designer

 

3.15pm – ‘Help for New Business Start – Ups’

   Jenny Holloway – Project Manager (LFF)

 

3.30pm – ‘Pitfalls of having your own Business’

    Kiki – Accessory Designer & Ruthi – Jewellery Designer

 

3.45pm – Networking Designers with CMT units and Manufactures

   Jenny Holloway – Project Manager (LFF)

 

4.00pm – ‘Practical help for newly graduated designers’ – including

    contracts for the supply goods and services, invoices etc LFF

 

4.15pm – ‘The UK is the Fashion Capital of the World!’ 

    Jenny Holloway – Project Manager (LFF)

 

4.30pm – Questions and Answers leading to open Surgery

 

5.00pm – close (approx)

 

 

The LFF have to say many thanks to the key speakers who were Kiki an Accessory designer and Ruthi Orlin another jewellery designer. 

 

Kiki quoted the day was “very successful in terms of response from students and theyall seemed to appreciate what we were saying.  I enjoyed the delivery day because I remember what it was like to be a student and how valuable the information is.”

 

Ruthi quoted “It was fantastic and very fun to participate in.  The informationprovided was great and would be very useful for the students along with the detailed handouts.  The students are very lucky to obtain such valuable information regarding the industry and the LFF.  I felt the day helped to give the students direction and helped them to realise help is available and you do not have to do it alone.

 

Delivery Days are useful to those wishing to start out in the fashion industry from leaving higher or further education. The seminar is a free seminar open to London based colleges and if you wish to host a Delivery Day please call the office on 020 8462 1475 or contact info@londonfashionforum.com