Today I went for a lesson with sewing and fabric fanatic Lynn. In the lesson I learned how to identify the difference between designer, high end and mass market garments. My small group took a look at three examples of jackets, all at different price points. Each member of my group already worked in retail and when the jackets were put up against each other I instantly knew how to order them in price. From where I was sitting I found it hard to reason why I ordered them the way I did. When I looked closer at the garments, I could see obvious differences from the fabric, cut, tailoring, lining and buttons. Lynn also showed me a few more less obvious problems and some secrets on how to spot them. One thing I found interesting was the pattern alignment. Lynn told me different brands from different markets have allowances on how off the alignment could be (something I had never even considered beforehand, but will now always look out for). I could relate the lesson to working in retail and I was interested to find that in any job in the industry you have to be aware of the quality acceptable for your brand. My future ambition is being a fashion buyer; this lesson has taught me warning signs to look out for in a badly made garment and how it is down to the buyer to notice these signs. Also, if I ever find myself being rich and famous I will know if I am getting my money’s worth on a Chanel jacket!
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CategoriesAuthorI am Olivia Davies, aged 20. This is my blog for Fashion Retail and Enterprise. Archives
April 2015
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