Fashion Markets

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU017370
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the different market sectors for fashion products.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Summarise key market sectors for fashion and clothing.

  • 1.2

    Evaluate different fashion and clothing brands.

2

Understand the seasonal nature of the fashion industry.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain the fashion calendar and its significance within the industry.

  • 2.2

    Analyse the role of trend prediction in the development of a new collection.

  • 2.3

    Summarise the process and timescale for the development and launch of a fashion collection.

3

Understand the retail environment in which the fashion industry operates.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Critically compare examples of fashion retailers trading:

    a) in high volume mass market fashion

    b) in high quality boutique fashion

    c) by mail order or internet

    d) exclusively in specialised clothing

    e) exclusively in workwear.