Putting It All Together- Utilize Knowledge of Textiles and Create a Garment

  • Written project of constructed fabric with intended end use for a women's evening gown from fiber type to finish.

  • Swatch Identification- I.D Twenty Four Given Fabric Swatches

    • Identified a given set of unknown fabric swatches listing specific components.

  • Trend Forecasting- Apply a Color Story and Product Forecast for Fall '17

    • Aligned with group members to determine and apply how our brand would apply a trend forecast to its upcoming product development cycle.

    • Researched information while collecting new, innovating ideas from a variety of inspirations and trends

  • Retail Environments- Implement and Foster Assigned Retail Space 

    • Created a bridal shop inspired retail space using photoshop

    • Explored competition of retailers by researching brick and mortar layouts and store design, web content, and target demographic and psychographics

    • Worked with group members to create final concept and overall project work using photoshop and collaborative resources such as google docs

  • Fashion & Retail Promotions-  Develop and Translate an Integrated Marketing Campaign for a Top 10 Retail Company

    • Apply promotion and marketing mix concepts as practiced by fashion and retail industries​

    • Identify and analyze contributing factors in the development of retail brands

    • Create an integrated marketing campaign for a brand, intended for Fall 2017

  • Global Sourcing-  Establish a New Line of Product for a Current Brand and Implement a Sourcing Strategy

    • Built a business/sourcing plan, solving two problems/business opportunities which occur during the product development cycle

    • Highlighted a product development timeline implementing a new chase idea and product development opportunity

    • Utilized a sourcing strategy pertaining to a specific country, speed and agility, and calculating cost of production with number of units in mind

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  • Corporate and Social Responsibility- Create and Promote a Socially Responsible Company​​

    • Proposed and coined name of company/title for project (Something New)

    • Developed visual content and layout for entire presentation

    • Created the project's print, color and textile palette, and project  

    • Researched and gathered informational materials for presentation

  • Merchandising- Buying Project

    • Made and presented a merchandising line/ assortment for brand of choice (Tommy Hilfiger)

    • Proposed written presentation of trend analysis and model stock, and product classifications

    • Created mood board via photoshop