Fashion Buying and Merchandising - Luxury Brands University of the Arts London (UAL)

Overview

This Fashion Buying and Merchandising - Luxury Brands course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will help you become a more confident buyer and merchandiser within the luxury retail sector. You will be immersed in the world of high-end fashion as you learn the business skills you need to buy and sell profitably at the exclusive luxury end of the retail market.

What you will learn

• You will be guided by an experienced industry professional, as you learn about the key drivers of the sector the customers, brands, product categories, business models - as well as essential skills such as trend forecasting, range planning, negotiating, sales analysis and trading.
• Each week you will work on practical projects with the support of your tutor and classmates from around the world. You will receive personal feedback, and will develop a detailed understanding of the sector, the customers, and the concept of luxury.
• This course is ideal for fashion professionals who wants to focus on a business career within the luxury retail industry. You will learn how to apply your creative instincts to spot trends and select garments and products that will delight your customers, as well as the technical skills such as creating budgets and managing the supply chain that are needed to run a profitable retail outlet.