Students from Bayes Business School, London College of Fashion and Cardiff Metropolitan University visited Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL) in Haringey during the week commencing 26th October 2026, taking part in tailored seminars and factory tours to explore the realities of fashion manufacturing, sustainability and supply chain management.
Led by FEL Director Caroline Ash, the three visits provided students and tutors with a valuable opportunity to connect academic learning with practical industry experience, gaining first-hand insight into the processes, challenges and opportunities involved in running a fashion manufacturing facility.
Through presentations, discussions and guided tours of the factory floor, each group explored topics relevant to their individual courses, with sessions adapted to reflect their existing knowledge and learning objectives.
The first visit welcomed a new client representing the MSc Digital Supply Chain Management programme at Bayes Business School. With students already possessing a good understanding of the subject, Caroline tailored the seminar around extensive real-world examples, exploring how supply chains operate in practice and responding to the complexities of the modern fashion industry.
The alignment between the seminar and the students’ academic programme was particularly encouraging, with the lecturer commenting on the relevance of the session to their own teaching.
Caroline Ash said:
“We had a very exciting visit today from a new client representing the MSc Digital Supply Chain Management programme at Bayes Business School. Since they already knew a bit about this niche subject, I tailored the session around our extensive real-world examples. The content aligned exceptionally well with their curriculum—so much so that the lecturer said, “I was pleasantly surprised by how much overlap there was between your lecture and mine.” They were also deeply engaged and found the factory tour fascinating, giving them a valuable opportunity to see the theory brought to life in a real manufacturing environment. The lecturer has already started next year’s trip with me, which is very gratifying”
Student feedback highlighted the value of learning about sustainability, ethical practices and the challenges of managing fashion supply chains in an uncertain global environment.
Student feedback – Bayes Business School:
“I learnt so much about sustainability and ethics.”
“I learnt how the fashion industry deals with their supply chain, especially in any uncertain situations. Really useful information and slides.”
“I learnt about supply chains in geopolitical risks, fast fashion, lead times, low minimums. This was a great experience and I heard a lot regarding the supply chain.”
Fashion-Enter Ltd was delighted to welcome back its regular MBA group from London College of Fashion for another educational visit.
The students demonstrated a strong foundation of knowledge and were highly engaged throughout the seminar, contributing relevant and insightful questions. The factory tour provided an opportunity to explore the subjects discussed in the classroom and understand how different elements of the fashion supply chain operate within a working manufacturing environment.
Caroline Ash said:
“We then welcomed back our regular MBA group from London College of Fashion for another visit to Fashion-Enter Ltd. They were highly engaged throughout the seminar, asking lots of relevant and insightful questions. It was clear that they had a strong foundation of knowledge, and they thoroughly enjoyed the factory tour, which brought the seminar topics to life.”
The feedback demonstrated how valuable direct access to industry knowledge can be, particularly when exploring production timelines, supplier relationships, scaling businesses and the practicalities of managing supply chains.
Student feedback – London College of Fashion:
“I learnt about real life lead times, about the entire process and the usual timelines. Very informative.”
“I learnt so much! Your in-depth knowledge and explanation of the topics were very helpful.”
“I found out so much about the supply chain, lead times, process and how everything works in the world of suppliers. Loved it. So informative, great people and space.”
“10 out of 10 all around. I have learnt a lot of extra things about SCM and how to scale your business depending on size of customers etc.”
The week concluded with another repeat visit, welcoming Cardiff Metropolitan University back to Fashion-Enter Ltd.
The group was studying Sustainability and Fashion Supply Chains, so the seminar was specifically tailored around these subjects. Students were introduced to further industry information while reinforcing their existing knowledge through practical examples and insights drawn from FEL’s manufacturing operations.
The factory tour enabled students to observe different stages of production and gain a greater understanding of the people, processes and technologies involved in bringing garments to life.
Caroline Ash said:
“We finished the week with another repeat visit, this time welcoming Cardiff Metropolitan University back to Fashion-Enter. The group was studying Sustainability and Fashion Supply Chains, so we tailored the seminar around these key topics. The session provided plenty of new information while reinforcing their existing knowledge through practical, real-world examples from the industry. It was a very successful visit, and we’re delighted that they are already planning to bring another group next term! The feedback from one of the tutors was “Excellent Caro, thank you, clear, informed and tailored to what the students needed.””
Student feedback – Cardiff Metropolitan University:
“I learnt about pattern cutting and Style3D AI software, about the different stages of production. Really enjoyable and educational tour!”
“I learnt how a factory operates and how everyone is always doing something. Really enjoyed, very interesting.”
With further visits already being discussed and planned, FEL looks forward to continuing its work with universities to share practical manufacturing knowledge, encourage informed discussion and help develop the skills and understanding needed by the future fashion industry.