The Young Fashion Designer Summer Experience
InvestIN Education


The Young Fashion Designer Summer Experience
Overview
The Young Fashion Designer Summer Experience gives students aged 15-18 a fully immersive experience of life as a fashion designer in London.
Over the course of two weeks, students will have some of the most exclusive experiences of fashion design that one can imagine: build your own fashion brand, style and shoot a look book and present your final collection at a London Fashion Week venue.
Join us for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful fashion designer.
- Conduct your very own fashion show and receive invaluable feedback from a panel of judges on the front row
- Create your own garment, exploring techniques in pattern cutting, draping and sewing
- Build your own sustainable fashion brand with expert guidance through every stage of the design process
- Style and shoot your very own look book at a professional London studio
- Be coached through the immersive experiences with professionals from world-renowned studios specialising in designing, buying and merchandising, marketing, prototyping and more
- Uncover the world of costume design, working closely with actors and designers to conceptualize ideas for an exclusive theatre performance
- Try your hand at a range of textile techniques, uncovering the many pathways available to you as a designer
- Combine your creations into a fashion-school-ready portfolio, and receive 1 on 1 coaching around your future career prospects
- Attend a private networking event with those in the most desirable jobs in fashion: designers, buyers, merchandisers, fashion marketing experts and more
- Be coached through the immersive experiences with professionals from world-renowned firms specialising in designing, buying and merchandising, marketing, prototyping and more
- Private networking sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career
- Receive training on how to land the most desirable jobs in fashion design
- Advice on subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curricular activities and more
- Attending the Experience demonstrates that you have gained skills which are highly-valued by top universities
- Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your university applications
- Personalised industry reference letter from fashion designers confirming what you have achieved on the programme
- Experience one of the best universities on the planet: University College London (UCL).
- Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for the Summer Experience, creating an invaluable lifetime network
⦁ Choose from one of the following options:
1. First Week Only (taster experience); or
2. Two-Week Experience (the full programme); or
3. Two-Week Premium Experience (the ultimate package with both weeks plus enhanced benefits)
Accommodation
You can choose either residential or non-residential. The accommodation is at UCL student halls in central London. We provide residential students with meals, guardianship and fun activities on evenings and weekends. Airport transfers are also available at checkout.
This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.
The start date is the 29th July. You can choose to attend for either ‘First Week Only’, ‘Two Weeks’ or our ‘Two Week Premium’ package. You can also choose residential or non-residential. Pricing and details are set out below.
Click “Register Now” to book your place. You can either pay in full now or reserve your place with a £950 non-refundable deposit.
London 1 week | London 2-weeks | London Premium | |
Length | First week only | 2-weeks full programme | 2-weeks Premium |
Discover the design process with professional fashion designers. Create your own toile, upcycle a sustainable garment, create a mood board, sketch your pieces, and transform them into your fashion portfolio. | |||
Shoot a look book and visit the HQ of a top fashion publication. Discover buying, merchandising and marketing; create your sustainable brand concept, and pitch your idea to industry professionals. Plan and host your very own fashion show at a top Fashion Week venue, receiving feedback on your designs from expert judges. | |||
Private networking session with top fashion designers | |||
Industry reference letter: personalised letter from fashion designers confirming what you’ve achieved on the programme | |||
Graduation ceremony for completion of the full programme | |||
Assessment centre, LinkedIn profile building & CV writing workshops, psychometric profile testing | |||
Training on how to succeed from politicians and Olympic athletes | |||
Gala dinner on a boat with top professionals | |||
Excursions to top London sites and premium activities including a West End theatre show | |||
Summer Experience fee | £1950 | £2950 | £3950 |
Optional fee for accommodation with meals, guardianship and evening & weekend activities included |
Available for an additional £1200 |
Available for an additional £2600 |
Available for an additional £2600 |
Optional fee for London airport transfers (return) |
Available for an additional £300 |
Available for an additional £300 |
Available for an additional £300 |
In Person
Available dates:
- 29th July 2024
Venues:
- The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.
Accommodation location:
Students who choose accommodation will reside in University of London halls of residence. We occupy 3 different halls close-by to each other (listed below). The vast majority of students will be placed in Garden Halls
Garden Halls, London, WC1H 9EN,
College Hall, London, WC1E 7HZ
International Hall, London, WC1N 1AS
Download Digital Brochure - Garden Halls >>
Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!
Covid-19
There are no travel restrictions in place in order to enter the UK; you are not required to test or to provide proof of vaccination status, so you can book your programme place with confidence.
Support
If you are trying to register and the registration box is not appearing it is likely because of firewall restrictions on your desktop device.
You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.