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An Industry Based Fashion Buying Course
YOUR DREAM CAREER AS A FASHION BUYER STARTS RIGHT HERE
Acquire the skills and knowledge to forge a successful career in the retail buying sector
An Industry Based Fashion Buying Course
Your dream career as a fashion buyer starts right here
Acquire the skills and knowledge to forge a successful career in the retail buying sector
Develop the buying skills of an experienced buyer by registering for this proven online fashion buying course
Learn how to take products from concept to the retail shop floor with the help of a successful buying professional who has turned countless concepts into globally successful products!
Imagine what your life will look like when you finally secure your dream fashion buyer job with one of the world’s leading retail brands.
When you sign up for our online fashion buying course, you’ll learn the buying skills and insider secrets that will give you the ability to turn ideas into retail reality.
Leverage the first-hand experience and know-how of a seasoned professional, and you’ll gain a competitive edge over your competitors in the fight for the industry’s best fashion-buying positions.
Develop the buying skills of an experienced buyer by registering for this proven online fashion buying course
Learn how to take products from concept to the retail shop floor with the help of a successful buying professional who has turned countless concepts into globally successful products!
Imagine what your life will look like when you
finally secure your dream fashion buyer job
with one of the world’s leading retail brands.
When you sign up for our online fashion buying course, you’ll learn the buying skills and insider secrets that will give you the ability to turn ideas into retail reality.
Leverage the first-hand experience and know-how of a seasoned professional, and you’ll
gain a competitive edge over your competitors in the fight for the industry’s best fashion-buying positions.
Curated by an experienced fashion buyer with many years of experience in the industry, the Thrive in Fashion course features 10 learning modules – all designed to make you the fashion-buying professional you know you can be.
Learn at your own pace and around your existing work commitments
Acquire practical tips and insider knowledge only an experienced fashion buyer can give
Video-based learning with a hands-on approach
Learn real-world skills and tricks of the trade colleges don’t teach
A huge library of examples and visual content
Done-for-you templates
Done-for-you templates
No college can prepare you for the rigors of working in the increasingly competitive fashion buying and merchandising sectors.
Curated by an experienced fashion buyer with many years of experience in the industry, the Thrive in Fashion course features 10 learning modules – all designed to make you the fashion-buying professional you know you can be.
Learn at your own pace and around your existing work commitments
Acquire practical tips and insider knowledge only an experienced fashion buyer can give
Video-based learning with a hands-on approach
Learn real-world skills and tricks of the trade colleges don’t teach
Done-for-you templates
A huge library of examples and visual content
Downloadable PDF course materials
No college can prepare you for the rigors of working in the increasingly competitive fashion buying and merchandising sectors.
Enroll for Thrive in Fashion today, and take a huge step towards securing the fashion role of your dreams.
No college can prepare you for the rigors of working in the increasingly competitive fashion buying and merchandising sectors.
Enroll for Thrive in Fashion today, and take a huge step towards securing the fashion role of your dreams.
Fashion buying expertise designed to turbocharge your career
Fashion buying expertise designed to turbocharge your career
Real-world skills not taught in college
Yes, colleges will teach you the fundamentals of fashion buying and merchandising from an academic point of view. However, they rarely cover the real-world skills that separate the average fashion buyers from the exceptional ones.
Thrive in Fashion buying & Merchandising Course is designed to make you one of the exceptional few by teaching you the realities of fashion buying.
● Identifying trends and market research
● Product development and range planning
● Open-to-Buy inventory management
● Drafting budgets
● How to use sales history to your advantage
● Developing productive relationships with suppliers
● Understanding the math behind fashion buying
● Dealing with supply chain issues
● How to make effective & profitable fashion buying decisions
If you’re ready to commit and learn the fundamentals of fashion buying from someone who has succeeded in the industry, Thrive in Fashion is for you.
In just three months, you will have all the tools you need for a successful and lucrative career.
Real-world skills not taught in college
Yes, colleges will teach you the fundamentals of fashion buying and merchandising from an academic point of view. However, they rarely cover the real-world skills that separate the average fashion buyers from the exceptional ones.
Thrive in Fashion is designed to make you one of the exceptional few by teaching you the realities of fashion buying.
● Identifying trends and market research
● Product development and range planning
● Open-to-Buy inventory management
● Drafting budgets
● How to use sales history to your advantage
● Developing productive relationships with suppliers
● Understanding the math behind fashion buying
● Dealing with supply chain issues
● How to make effective & profitable fashion buying decisions
If you’re ready to commit and learn the fundamentals of fashion buying from someone who has succeeded in the industry, Thrive in Fashion is for you.
In just three months, you will have all the tools you need for a successful and lucrative career.
The industry insider’s fashion buying course that can accelerate your career progression
Thrive in Fashion was designed and curated by fashion buyers FOR fashion buyers. This fun and informative course takes you through the entire buying journey – from concept to consumer.
Whether you’re trying to get your first foot on the career ladder or you’re in a junior position looking for ways to progress, the practical skills and insights you need are contained within the course’s 10 modules.
The industry insider’s fashion buying course that can accelerate your career progression
Thrive in Fashion was designed and curated by fashion buyers FOR fashion buyers. This fun and informative course takes you through the entire buying journey – from concept to consumer.
Whether you’re trying to get your first foot on the career ladder or you’re in a junior position looking for ways to progress, the practical skills and insights you need are contained within the course’s 10 modules.
INSIDE THE COURSE
Inside the Course
MODULE 1
The Buying Cycle
The first module in this extensive fashion buying training course covers the key stages of the buying cycle and the importance of the critical path in terms of both buying and merchandising. You’ll learn tried-and-tested best practices for managing daily tasks, scheduling, and prioritization.
MODULE 2
Fashion Buying Fundamentals
You’ll learn about the general roles and responsibilities of fashion buyers. This module covers the differences between development buyers and branded buyers. There’s also insightful information about the skills needed to succeed as a fashion buyer, including how to collaborate with colleagues from other departments.
MODULE 3
Trends, Textiles & Trade Shows
Learn about the trend-translation process and how it affects range development. You’ll also be able to broaden your knowledge of fabrics and textiles. This module focuses on how to use market research to make better buying decisions and how to identify the industry trade shows that are most likely to deliver results.
MODULE 4
Concept & Product Development
Learn how to combine research and planning processes to build product ranges, and discover the importance of targeted market research. This module also explores the tools and methods successful fashion buyers use to prepare concepts and plan product ranges.
MODULE 5
Merchandise Planning & Buying
Review and analyze ranges from previous seasons and use historical sales data to understand what constitutes good and slow lines. You’ll cover the key components of building product ranges and the metrics used to assess the commercial viability of those ranges.
MODULE 6
Retail Math Essentials
Learn how to confidently calculate your retail prices and margins from people who have been working in the sector for years. Once you’ve completed this module, you’ll understand the retail formulas required for successful buying. You’ll also learn the art of negotiating with suppliers – and how to come out on top.
MODULE 7
Budgets & Pricing Strategies
Learn about the negotiation process between buyers and sellers and how to conduct a range review from the perspective of fashion buyers. You’ll be given the practical skills required to plan order placements according to your intake plan – and prepare them for final confirmation.
MODULE 8
Building the Range Plan
Understand the process behind identifying key product characteristics and classifications. Learn how to communicate the width and depth of a product range and reduce range planning risks. By the end of this module, you’ll also be able to manage pre-selection meetings and meetings required for range reviews and sign-offs.
MODULE 9
Suppliers & Sourcing
Learn about local and global sourcing and how buyers select and appraise suppliers in order to secure the most suitable production facilities. This module will teach you the importance of garment fitting and quality control. It will also help you manage the critical path to effectively monitor garment production
MODULE 10
Sales Analysis & Management
Learn about how key formulas such as stock turn and week’s cover are crucial to sales forecasting. You’ll learn how to read sales data reports to draw actionable insights, identify when items should be marked down, and monitor product sales to react in real time.
MODULE 0NE
THE BUYING CYCLE
The first module in this extensive fashion buying training course covers the key stages of the buying cycle and the importance of the critical path in terms of both buying and merchandising.
You'll learn tried-and-tested best practices for managing daily tasks, scheduling, and prioritization.
MODULE TWO
FASHION BUYING FUNDAMENTALS
You’ll learn about the general roles and responsibilities of fashion buyers. This module covers the differences between development buyers and branded buyers.
There’s also insightful information about the skills needed to succeed as a fashion buyer, including how to collaborate with colleagues from other departments.
MODULE THREE
TRENDS, TEXTILES & TRADE SHOWS
Learn about the trend-translation process and how it affects range development. You’ll also be able to broaden your knowledge of fabrics and textiles.
This module focuses on how to use market research to make better buying decisions and how to identify the industry trade shows that are most likely to deliver results.
MODULE FOUR
CONCEPT & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Learn how to combine research and planning processes to build product ranges, and discover the importance of targeted market research.
This module also explores the tools and methods successful fashion buyers use to prepare concepts and plan product ranges.
MODULE FIVE
MERCHANDISE PLANNING & BUYING
Review and analyze ranges from previous seasons and use historical sales data to understand what constitutes good and slow lines.
You’ll cover the key components of building product ranges and the metrics used to assess the commercial viability of those ranges.
MODULE SIX
RETAIL MATH ESSENTIALS
Learn how to confidently calculate your retail prices and margins from people who have been working in the sector for years.
Once you’ve completed this module, you’ll understand the retail formulas required for successful buying. You’ll also learn the art of negotiating with suppliers – and how to come out on top.
MODULE SEVEN
BUDGETS & BUYING STRATEGIES
Learn about the negotiation process between buyers and sellers and how to conduct a range review from the perspective of fashion buyers.
You’ll be given the practical skills required to schdule order placements according to your intake plan – and prepare them for final confirmation.
MODULE EIGHT
BUILDING THE RANGE PLAN
Understand the process behind identifying key product characteristics and classifications. Learn how to communicate the width and depth of a product range and reduce range planning risks.
By the end of this module, you’ll also be able to manage pre-selection meetings and meetings required for range reviews and sign-offs.
MODULE NINE
SUPPLIERS AND SOURCING
Learn about local and global sourcing and how buyers select and appraise suppliers in order to secure the most suitable production facilities.
This module will teach you the importance of garment fitting and quality control. It will also help you manage the critical path to effectively monitor garment production.
MODULE TEN
SALES ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT
Learn about how key formulas such as stock turn and week’s cover are crucial to sales forecasting.
You’ll learn how to read sales data reports to draw actionable insights, identify when items should be marked down, and monitor product sales to react in real time.
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Course creator with over 25 years of industry experience
I'm Elisabeth Mac Hale
I studied fashion design before working across many areas of the fashion industry – from apparel design and fashion buying & sourcing to brand and product development. I created this fashion buying and merchandising course to help and guide those wanting to break into the industry and learn how to do things the 'right' way.
I remember my first design job in the industry after graduation. I soon realized how unprepared I was for the reality of the industry and how much I needed to learn
Fast forward to today, and I still see a huge gap in knowledge and skill sets among both graduates starting out and professionals looking to transition to a fashion-buying role.
I know what it takes to develop great buyers, and this course teaches you everything you need to get started. Whatever your career vision is, I can teach you the fashion buying skills and work methods needed for success – from concept to product to the shop floor.
Course creator with over 25 years of industry experience
I'm Elisabeth Mac Hale
I studied fashion design before working across many areas of the fashion industry – from apparel design and fashion buying & sourcing to brand and product development.
I created this fashion buying and merchandising course to help and guide those wanting to break into the industry and learn how to do things the 'right' way. I remember my first design job in the industry after graduation. I soon realized how unprepared I was for the reality of the industry and how much I needed to learn
Fast forward to today, and I still see a huge gap in knowledge and skill sets among both graduates starting out and professionals looking to transition to a fashion-buying role.
I know what it takes to develop great buyers, and this course teaches you everything you need to get started. Whatever your career vision is, I can teach you the fashion buying skills and work methods needed for success – from concept to product to the shop floor.
Student testimonials
I have helped countless novices and existing professionals from within the
fashion industry secure their dream fashion-buying roles. I can do the same for you.
Student testimonials
I have helped countless novices and existing professionals from within the fashion industry secure their dream fashion-buying roles. I can do the same for you.
Sign up now to kickstart your fashion-buying career
The path to securing your dream career in fashion buying begins here
Learn everything you need to know to land your dream fashion buying job – and fast track your career with the expert help of a hugely successful professional buyer.
Claim the career and rewards your talent deserves, regardless of where you are in your career
● A dreamer with no fashion experience
● A college graduate with fashion expertise but no practical experience
● A fashion professional looking to make the switch to buying
● A current student who wants to be ready when you finally graduate
Sign up for Thrive in Fashion, and get IMMEDIATE ACCESS to all the course materials, including 10 learning modules, informative videos, and a huge number of insights, tips, and practical skills that can help you become the exceptional fashion buyer you were born to be.
Sign up now to kickstart your
fashion buying career
The Path to Securing Your Dream Career in Fashion Buying Begins Here
Learn everything you need to know to land your dream fashion buying job – and gain a competitive advantage over people trying to take YOUR job away from you.
Claim the career and rewards your talent deserves, regardless of where you are in your career
● A dreamer with no fashion experience
● A college graduate with fashion expertise but no practical experience
● A fashion professional looking to make the switch to buying
● A current student who wants to be ready when you finally graduate
Sign up for Thrive in Fashion, and get IMMEDIATE ACCESS to all the course materials, including 10 learning modules, informative videos, and a huge number of insights, tips, and practical skills that can help you become the exceptional fashion buyer you were born to be.
SPLIT PAY
THREE PAYMENTS OF
$299 USD
BIGGEST SAVING
ONE PAYMENT OF
$789 USD
BIGGEST SAVING
ONE PAYMENT OF
$789 USD
SPLIT PAY
THREE PAYMENTS OF
$299 USD
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Elisabeth is very talented, has so much expertise and is fully comitted to deliver exceptional results.”
She has lots of knowledge in Merchandise Planning, Buying and Retailing on fashion apparels. It was fantastic learning from her and I was able develop my skills and gained lots of global experience in fashion and retailing
M Lathief
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Elisabeth is very talented, has so much expertise and fully committed to deliver exceptional results ...”
She has lots of knowledge in Merchandise Planning, Buying and Retailing on fashion apparels. It was fantastic learning from her and I was able develop my skills and gained lots of global experience in fashion and retailing
M Lathief
Want to know more about Thrive in Fashion Buying & Merchandising ?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here are a few answers to the most common questions.
What will I need to complete your online fashion-buying training course?
Once you’ve enrolled, you’ll need a device with an internet connection (a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet is best) You’ll also need the software required to view PDF and JPG downloads – most modern smartphones should allow this
When does the course start and finish?
Access to the entire Thrive in Fashion course is given as soon as you complete the enrollment process.
How is the course delivered?
All lessons and course content modules are delivered online via video tutorials and easy-to-follow written instructions.
How long does access to the course last?
You will be able to access the entire course for the duration of your subscription
I can’t log in to my Thrive in Fashion account. What should I do ?
We send login details to user email accounts as soon as the enrollment process is complete. If you’re experiencing difficulties accessing your account, send an email message to [email protected].
I can’t find the answer to my question. What should I do?
Just drop us a line by emailing us at [email protected]. Whether you have questions about how the course works or you want to know more about the industry, we’ll be more than happy to answer your questions.
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