The Young Fashion Designer Summer Experience

Name: The Young Fashion Designer Summer Experience
Brand: InvestIN Education
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The Young Fashion Designer Summer Experience

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Overview

We are now over 75% full for this experience and expect to be sold out soon.

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 15 days, 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.

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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
Experience the world of retail and take on interactive challenges as part of the buying & merchandising team
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
World-class professional development training: dedicated coaching on all the soft skills you need to become a top fashion designer: creativity, leadership, teamwork, communication, time management, public speaking 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.

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

Select your preferred length of experience. You can choose to attend for:

1. Days 1-15 (the full experience); or
2. Days 1-10 only; or
3. Days 1-5 only

• Accommodation, meals, guardianship and airport pick-up are available if required and can be added at checkout

Immersive Experiences Days 1-5

The Design Process

Learn where designers find inspiration and study the origins of iconic collections
Get step-by-step guidance on the design process from a professional fashion designer
Discover how designers bring their visions to life, from drawing board to mannequin

Become the Fashion Designer

Meet with a forecasting expert and learn how they analyse the market to predict future trends
Engage with current predictions and modify your ideas to suit the consumer market
Construct a ‘colour story’ that will inform the palette of your collection
Observe a live sketching demonstration and produce concept sketches of your garments
Elevate your designs by adding colour and detail to your rough sketches, experimenting with collage and fabric sampling to bolster your creative vision

Your Designs in 3D

Transform your concept sketches into accurate production drawings
Finalise your ‘tech pack,’ considering details such as seams, pockets and fastenings
Gain insight into the latest technology allowing fashion designers to accurately visualise their garments
Work in your fashion studios to prototype your designs in 3D, repurposing fabric to construct silhouettes from recycled materials

Building Your Portfolio

Combine all your work into final boards, exploring concept, development and final pieces
Receive guided career coaching by industry experts, and understand exactly what universities, internships and job opportunities look for in a stand out portfolio
Ask your burning questions: take part in a panel Q&A with top designers, stylists, buyers and fashion professionals

Immersive Experiences Days 6-10

Build Your Brand: Buying, Merchandising & Marketing

Understand the most pressing issue facing the fashion industry today: sustainability
Receive your design brief: to build an ethical clothing brand with a unique selling point
Understand the world of buying and merchandising, before visualising the concept for your clothing store
Work with consultants to develop a marketing strategy to launch your brand
Collaborate to produce a cohesive brand narrative and storyboard an ad campaign
Prepare the launch of your sustainable company and present your business to potential investors

The Shoot

Meet stylists and fashion photographers and discover the creative process behind a fashion shoot
Create the lookbook for your fashion collections: planning, styling and shooting your own editorial photographs with the aid of an expert at a professional central London studio
Review your shots and write your article, which will then be printed in your very own magazine

Fashion Journalism

Tour the headquarters a top fashion magazine in central London
Discover the many roles involved in creating an iconic editorial: journalism, styling, art direction, photography and more
Meet the magazine writers documenting London’s latest trends
Break down the elements of an enticing cover story with guidance from the experts

Textile Design

Participate in a series of interactive workshops uncovering the various roles available in textile design
Explore techniques including knitting, printing and weaving
Expert guided tutorials by professionals working in the industry
Mini crit: receive feedback on your creations, while evaluating each other’s work and getting inspired!

Costume Design

Character breakdown: understand what makes an iconic costume
Enter the theatre and tour backstage, seeing behind the curtain of a professional production
Experience a live performance and create the concept for your assigned character
Finalise your designs and showcase your ideas to the cast and crew!

The Fashion Show

Showcase your projects from across the Summer Experience by hosting your own show at a London Fashion Week venue
Work collaboratively with your peers to create the ultimate catwalk, considering lighting, seating, music and set design
Experience the backstage of a show, discovering all the roles involved behind the scenes
From concept to catwalk: present your pieces to a line up of professional designers and makers, with prizes for top designs
Invite top Fashion Designers, Stylists, Buyers, Merchandisers and Journalists to your ‘after party’: a private networking session at the end of the show

Immersive Experiences Days 11-15

CAREERMAX

Now you’ve gained the knowledge and understanding it takes to excel in fashion, it’s time to spend the final five days of your experience building your skills to help you thrive in the world of work. Undertake a series of interactive masterclasses and challenges in communication, teamwork, leadership and resilience to supercharge your applications and help you stand out from the competition in the fashion industry. Once you’ve completed these, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a several hour assessment centre putting your time management and problem solving to the test for which you’ll receive bespoke feedback.

Leadership & Teamwork Coaching

What makes the ultimate team player?
Build your high-performance team and compete in a series of complex challenges
Discover the most effective styles of leadership you can adopt
Maximise your influence with coaching on how to motivate and inspire others

Public Speaking & Communication Coaching

Public speaking coaching by a specialist who trains CEOs
Perfecting enunciation, tone, pace and body language to engage any audience with impact
Understand the art of negotiation and influencing others
Perfect your written communication skills to support your upcoming applications
Learn how to reflect and communicate your experiences with purpose

Resilience & Problem-Solving

Discover the key tenets of resilience and how they can lead to a successful and happy career journey
Harness the power of mindfulness, empathy, and emotional intelligence in your decision-making
Practice overcoming obstacles and build a resilient mindset ready for future challenges

The CareerMAX Project

Utilise the skills you’ve learnt over the last 5 days to tackle a full-day assessment centre
Your task: Work together to create and maintain the perfect civilisation
Receive bespoke feedback on your performance and a personalised certificate

We are now over 75% full for this experience and expect to be sold out soon.

This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.

The programme starts on 28th July 2023. You can choose to attend for either days 1-5, days 1-10 or days 1-15; and either with or without accommodation. Pricing for all options is set out below.

Click “Register Now” to book your place. Alternatively, if you wish to pay via invoice/instalments, please complete this form and a member of our team will reach out to you.

	London 5-Day	London 10-Day	London 15-Day
Length	Days 1-5	Days 1-10	Days 1-15
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
World-class professional development training: 5 days of coaching on all the skills you need to become a top fashion designer
Summer Experience fee	£1475	£2850	£3950
Optional fee for University of London accommodation (private single rooms) with all meals and guardianship included	Available for an additional £990	Available for an additional £1815	Available for an additional £2640
Optional fee for London airport pick-up and drop-off (each way)	Available for an additional £150	Available for an additional £150	Available for an additional £150

In Person

Available dates:

28th July 2023

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

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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!

Places on our programmes are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis so we will close registration as soon as we reach capacity, because of this we would always recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to attend.

Upon completion of the programme you will receive a bespoke certificate to include in all of your future applications. This will help you stand out from the crowd and show your passion for your chosen career. Letters of attendance are also available upon request at info@investin.org.

On each Summer Experience, we have safeguarding team members on-site 24/7 to promote the safeguarding and pastoral welfare of our students. Our team are security-vetted (enhanced DBS-checked) professionals who work in education full time and our team is made up of Academic Professionals / LSA, Safeguarding Officers, Nursing Professionals, and Mental Health Practitioners. Students will therefore always be able to easily contact a guardian, should they need any support.

You can choose to add our accommodation package to your booking where you will be allocated to the University of London's Garden Halls, College Hall, or International Hall. Here, you will enjoy your own private room, 3 meals a day, and 24/7 guardianship. There are also lots of communal areas such as a games room and cinema room where you will be able to socialise with other students. Our safeguarding team will also put on evening activities such as trivia night, games night, and sports evenings. You will be able to arrive at the accommodation the day before the programme starts and checkout will be the day after the programme comes to an end.

We offer payment plans for our Summer Experiences, allowing you to pay in instalments. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your place. To arrange your personalised plan contact contact us at info@investin.org.

On the mornings of day 6 and day 11 you will have rest time to allow you to recharge for the next period of your programme. You will also have time in the evenings and during your lunch break to relax and socialise with the other students on the experience.

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

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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.

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The Young Fashion Designer Summer Experience