Lee Lapthorne, Fashion Designer, Masterclass
The Fashion&Business Saturday Club introduces young people to the latest industry thinking and the breadth of opportunities available in fashion’s dynamic sector.
The fashion industry is one of the largest employers in the UK’s creative sector. Whether you have ambitions to be a designer or want to work as a buyer or textile technologist, the Fashion&Business Saturday Club is a great first step to gaining an insight into the industry.
As well as considering themes such as self-expression and sustainability, Club members explore wide-ranging topics including trend-forecasting, embroidery, visual merchandising, pattern-cutting, and styling.
Throughout the programme, Club members will develop practical skills and key transferable attributes, such as creative problem-solving and business acumen.
The Fashion&Business Saturday Club is supported by the British Fashion Council.
Fashion&Business Saturday Clubs cover multiple areas and techniques, from materials technology and trend-forecasting to fashion journalism and retail management. Clubs also look at the fashion calendar, and consider ethical issues such as sustainable sourcing and intellectual property. Masterclasses and workshops with top fashion professionals and companies give an up-to-the-minute picture of the workings of the industry and its current opportunities.
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Lee Lapthorne, Fashion Designer, Masterclass