Fashion-Enter Ltd in Haringey had another busy week, commencing 26th May, of on-site learning visits led by FEL Director, Caroline Ash. Each visit is structured so that it is relevant for each group and their learning journey, and combines a seminar with a factory tour so that the visitors can see the garment production process firsthand.
Reviewing the week Caroline said: “We kicked off the week with a return visit from The Fashion Institute of Technology, NY. They were a brilliant group – the questions didn’t stop, and we had some really good discussions. It was lovely seeing the tutor again, and the whole session was such an enjoyable one. The feedback was amazing!
“Next we had the Level 4 Fast Track Buying & Merchandising group from the Fashion Retail Academy they were an incredibly bright, engaged cohort. We covered a huge amount of content across all the subjects relevant to their course, and the pace and depth of discussion made for a really productive session. The factory tour was a particular highlight – it was a real eye-opener for them, and they loved seeing the processes in action firsthand.
“We wrapped up the week with the University of North Texas – their fourth visit to us, and they were brilliant as always. We managed to pack a lot into a short space of time, and the group were fully engaged with questions flowing throughout, which always makes for a fantastic seminar. I’m already looking forward to seeing them again next year.”
Feedback from the groups included…
Fashion Institute of Technology, NY:
“I have learnt the ins and outs of ethical production of garments. The AI tools and repair system intrigued me. Love the energy and the atmosphere!”
“I’ve learnt how ethical factories function and thrive! About the machinery and AI and all the processes of production. Such an amazing place and experience. Thank you for having us.”
“I feel like absolutely everything I learned today sparked my curiosity so much. Thank you for an amazing time, we truly appreciate the lesson and all the hard work each workers puts into every task.”
“What I have learned is how so much of waste clothing is being thrown out and how we can fix that. I really enjoyed watching the different processes of how a garment is created.
Fashion Retail Academy:
“I know more about how the whole production process works in a real factory and it is good to know more about how knitwear is made – love it!”
“I think it was really interesting to learn how poorly some factories act to save costs as well as the effects of mistakes and overproduction. I really enjoyed the tour and looking at the AI tools.”
“I have learnt how much goes into creating garments and how quickly it is being done. Very interesting experience, it was great to see garments being created and a good factory in operation when you hear about the terrible things in other factories.”
“Amazing visit, super informative and engaging.”
“I really enjoyed this and learned so much useful information. I definitely will be back. I would love to start a kidswear line one day and this is somewhere I would love to use.”
“Very informative, fun and useful information for our projects.”
University of North Texas:
“I learnt about the process of how we can use AI. Very interesting and I have personally never seen it before. I also loved the process of repairing garments and talking about the sustainability. I enjoyed it here and the energy was good.”
“I loved how well she explained every process. Thank you.”
“Learning more behind the scenes logistics was really cool. I love the AI implementation and ways of sustainability and waste management. I also loved seeing the physical machines and how they operate.”