An  intensive 3 day training event designed to accelerate fashion businesses in both commercial and sustainability terms- supporting and creating industry leaders of the future. The event will incorporate all key training modules from the Excellence Programme. CLICK HERE  to view training modules.

Each day of the programme includes 7 intensive training modules delivered by leading experts in the ethical and commercial fashion sector, and 1 networking session. Meet the Experts gives participants an opportunity to meet and have a one to one session with a range of representatives from across the mainstream and ethical fashion sector – to discuss the specifics of your business and how to turn your challenges into opportunities.

THE PROGRAMME:

DAY 1: Thursday 2nd June:

SOURCING EXCELLENCE

This area of training offers participants a detailed introduction to latest developments in sustainable sourcing in the fashion sector, and includes in depth best practice case studies, certification and standards updates and reviews, in depth reviews of production opportunities and sustainability issues in different parts of the world, supplier case studies and information on sustainable textiles, components and processes.

DAY 2: Friday 3rd June:

MARKETING AND SALES EXCELLENCE

Comprehensive training, grounded in practice and delivered by experts, in the market for fashion products, successful branding, marketing strategy, communications, showcasing and promotion, and success with the press- all with a focus of the specific opportunities and challenges related to sustainable fashion products.

Focusing on how to make and increase sales of ethical fashion products, this area of training draws from the EFF’s work with a network of buyers and shops across the sector as well as best practice from fashion brands achieving successful sales levels. Including what buyers are looking for and why, the range of shops and retail opportunities out there and how to access them, and how to achieve online and export success.

DAY 3: Saturday 4th June:

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

This area of training offers participants a comprehensive overview of latest developments in the fashion business sector- with a focus on sustainability. It looks in depth at the businesses which are succeeding in sustainability and commercial terms and evaluates this success, introduces latest best practice and the ways that fashion businesses with sustainability goals can turn challenges into opportunities, create value, access finance and build models for commercial success.