9/10/09. In Jo’s session this morning we learnt about different seals on clothing. Red seal – size set not right colour. Green seal-is pre product. Gold seal- is right and ready.
It was suggested that we should read the telegraph on a Saturday and Sunday times for knowledge. Learn the proper collar names. Next week we are meeting in the town centre to look around at the current trends in store. We are looking out for
Strong/key colours
Fabrics
Linings..Same colour as jacket?
Silhouettes - volume? Shape?
Styling details
Embellishment
Piping
Contrast stitching
Epaulettes
Collars and buttons
Short or long length
Care instructions
Swing tickets
Packaging
Price
16/10/09. We all meet Jo and Caroline in the town centre and were split in to two groups. We were put in a group with the other promoter in our team
Firstly we went into H&M which had;
New faux fur jackets and gilets
Lots of military
Double breasted coats
Cowl necks
Colours- greys, plums, blacks.
Fabrics- tweed, leather
Same colour stitching
Gold buttons
Epaulettes on shoulders
Price-mostly around the 40 pounds mark.
Next was Zara;
Fabrics- velvet, tweed, jersey
Faux Fur coming in on jackets and gilets (can’t wash the fur)
Military
Blazers
Big collars
Double breasted coats
Detailed leathers with studs.
Price- around the 60-70 pounds mark.
Marks and Spencer;
Fabrics- tweed, fur
Knitting patterns
Colours- black, greys, reds and deep purple
Sleeve head gathers
Parker coats
Price- around the 70 pounds mark
Next;
Gathered sleeve heads
Colours- blacks, reds, greys
Fabrics- suited, leather hounds tooth
Asymmetrical
Waist belts around jackets
Price- ranges from £45 to £80
Miss Selfridge;
Big eye catching collars
Colours – purples, blacks, blues, greys
Blazers
Frilly details on coats
Tie at the back on jackets
Fabric-leather
New look;
Turned up cuffs
Striped lining
Single one breasted buttons
Flap pockets
Very fitted
Blazers
Fabrics- leather, hounds tooth, faux fur
Colours- blacks, greys, blues
Price- £30 to £50
I really enjoyed walking around Bournemouth town browsing in all the shops. We did receive a few strange looks from the sales advisors. I decided to write all my notes on what I saw in my phone as didn’t fancy getting a note pad and pen out as probably get told to leave! Was really inspirational to see what’s in store at the moment. I hope we get to do this again.