Free Industry Support: 12 Step Plan to Develop and Create a Fashion Collection

The UK is world-renowned for its creative fashion talent, inspirational leading designers such as Alexander McQueen, John Galliano and of course, Vivienne Westwood. However, every successful fashion designer or brand needs a solid business plan along with an efficient production team to take the design off the page and made into a high quality wearable garment. This is what the Fashion Studio is all about, they have worked with the likes of Huntsman, Sophia Webster, Peter Pilotto and GENT London, and on Wednesday 22nd February Deputy CEO Jackie Bertram and Head of Technical Development Claire Solley gave a free masterclass explaining the entire process from start to finish.

This highly informative, 2-hour, session was free for attendees at the FC Designer Workspace and individuals externally via Zoom. Both Jackie and Claire methodically explained the 12 steps to getting a fashion collection off the drawing board and through pattern-making, sampling and production. Along with solid advice on business building such as understanding your market and knowing your competitors Claire discussed essential documentation such as range plans and tech packs.

For detailed information, important documents, templates, working examples take a look at our Business Bundle packages.

The second half of the masterclass also included a tour of the Fashion Studio with Director Caroline Ash. Here attendees could see the skilled Fashion Studio team at work and go through the each stage of garment development.

The session ended with a Q and A and attendees asked all sorts of questions ranging from; finding an apprenticeship to using FEL’s on-site printing service.

Feedback included: 

“I gained insight into the work and process that goes into creating your collection and setting up your business.”

“I learnt about the garment life cycle. The people speaking were very good.”

“The speakers were very informative and did a good job to break down and detail all the info.”

“I found out about the initial steps to start a fashion business.”

“It was good to learn about business plans and the resources available at the FTA / Fashion-Enter.”

“The session was really helpful, useful and detailed.”

“I just attended the masterclass which was very informative and interesting. Thank-you. I look forward to meeting Claire and Callum and getting ahead with my project, very excited!”

The next free online masterclass will take place on 22nd March and will be on the topic of UK V’s Overseas Sourcing, Development and Production with Jackie Bertram via Zoom. 

Tap here to book and receive a Zoom link to join this session.