VisitingtheFactoryandFashionStudio Fashion Studio

There will be access to our outstanding Couturier/Fashion Studio service where highend garments are produces with minimum quantity of one Garments range from haute couture, swimwear, lingerie, theatre costumes and bridal gowns

Current clients the Fashion Studio range from new business, start up and scale up brands such as Louisa Parris who is now showcased on Net-a-Porter and Gormley and Gamble Savile Row tailors for women

Here you will see the differences between bulk production in the factory and high end manufacture with the couturier, and analyse the difference in production methods.

Fashion Studio creates first patterns, toiling, samples, seals, grades and short run production from 1 unit to 100 units

Finally, you will visit our pattern room to explore how the development process works.

“I found out how clothing cycles work and how buyers / companies work in partnership with factories, as well as the many job roles. It’s a lovely environment with an informative host. I have learned a lot and will be more informed as a consumer for the future.” Manchester Metropolitan University

LearningObjectives Topics include:

The manufacturing process of a garment – from the initial idea through the to delivery – the full garment lifecycle

Pattern cutting methodologies

3D pattern cutting and fitting

How a garment is costed

How long it really takes to make a garment and how to simplify a style to get into price

Our PLM system and transparency

Critical path management

Changing a bestseller to get maximum sell through The customer Sealing Process

The supply chain and challenges a supplier faces – a unique perspective from both buying and supply.

Sustainability/Greenwashing

New technology – The future of the Fashion Industry

What makes The Factory SMETA/Fast Forward approved – why we are a fully compliant factory Explanation of the Modern Slavery Act

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and new legislation

Transformative digital technology in printing today

* These topics can be amended to meet your individual needs

“I learnt about new tech, Kornit was incredible to see and one-piece-flow. Also learnt about the critical path. This was a fantastic seminar, so informative, interesting, and engaging.” Garment Tech Student FRA

“I learnt about the roles in a factory, the relationship with a buyer. The seminar was amazing, the only downside was that it was too short, would have loved to learn even more.” Student Westminster University