Satisfaction for customers has always been my main goal; to see someone wearing an item I forecasted as a major trend is something I find exciting and inspirational. To see someone engage with a product emotionally, is truly incredible. I believe clothing is not only about what you wear or how you style something but is more a form of expressing one’s identity and expressing how one feels.
I am currently studying the Level 4 Fashion Buying course at the Fashion Retail Academy. In the space of a year I have learnt what I takes to by a successful buyer but also various other roles such as being a merchandiser and a garment technician. From this course I have learnt various ways of how to source a garment to understanding how to create a professional and eye-catching trend reports using industry programs such as Indesign. I have completed comp shops and taken part in a mock fit session so I can truly envision what happens within industry. Not only has this course taught me in depth about being a buyer but it has also boosted my confidence. I have gained contacts within industry off of my own back as I am driven to network and gain valuable experience wherever I can.
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This has allowed me to understand the key skill in management and in how to run a business successfully. Studying English Language has not only taught me how to articulate myself in the correct manner but by studying language and gender, in particular, has taught me a lot about individuals which I believe to be a key aspect in this industry as it’s all about knowing your customer’s individual wants and needs. Textiles Technology has also opened my eyes to the fashion industry in a lot more dept. I learnt not only the technical side of fibres and construction techniques but also how to meet specific customer demands and how the business side of fashion really