Short course
Starting Your Own Footwear or Accessories Label Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This short course will provide you with a valuable overview in starting up a new footwear or accessories business.
Packed with guidance to help you navigate through this sector, you'll receive practical advice on planning and preparation to help you navigate through this specialised sector.
This course is available both on campus or online.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for anyone ready to start a new venture in the footwear or accessories business.
Key information
Topics covered
- The pros and cons of running a business
- Business structure
- How to get your venture started
- Running a footwear/accessories fashion business in practice
- The fashion business plan
- Product and image development
- Understanding the fashion year plan
- Sourcing specialised materials
- Designing and sampling a collection through to production
- Working with manufacturers
- Supply chain and distribution
- Costings and pricing
- Understanding profit and loss and cash flow for a fashion business
- How to sell your collection
- Marketing and promotion
Learning outcomes
- Gain firsthand knowledge of starting a footwear and accessories business
- Receive practical advice on planning and preparation for your new venture
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
On campus
- Notebook and pen
- Laptop/iPad/tablet
Online
- Notebook and pen
- Laptop/iPad/tablet
If you are taking this course online, please see our Guide to taking online short courses.
Tutor
Havva Mustafa
Havva Mustafa was born into a family of third generation footwear artisans and designers, and growing up with the curious shapes of patterns, lasts and heels evoked an interest and passion for footwear from a very early age. Havva followed in her fathers footsteps and studied at the prestigious Cordwainers Footwear College in London. Developing strong technical skills and graduated with a degree in footwear design and construction, she spent several years in the footwear industry gaining valuable experience in design, development and resourcing roles. She has now developed and launched her own brand HAVVA.Book a course
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