The Young Fashion Designer Summer Experience
The Ultimate Work Experience in Fashion Design in London
The Young Fashion Designer Summer Experience
The Ultimate Work Experience in Fashion Design in London
Overview
We are now over 80% full for this Summer Experience and expect to close registration soon.
Join us for the ultimate work experience for aspiring fashion designers in London this summer, for students aged 15-18.
Over the course of two weeks, students will get to step into the shoes of a fashion designer working in London, through a range of immersive career simulations and exclusive professional site visits. Build your own fashion brand, style and shoot a look book and present your final collection at a London Fashion Week venue.
Students taking part in our programme will work with a range of professional experts from the fashion industry, as well as current fashion university students, so that they can kickstart their professional network. They will also get to experience life on-campus at the prestigious University College London. This unique experience is a great way for students to gain experience in their dream role, and will support their future university applications.
Register now for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful fashion designer, or contact us to find out more.
- Conduct your very own fashion show and receive invaluable feedback from a panel of judges on the front row
- Create your own garment, exploring techniques in pattern cutting, draping and sewing
- Build your own sustainable fashion brand with expert guidance through every stage of the design process
- Style and shoot your very own look book at a professional London studio
- Be coached through the immersive experiences with professionals from world-renowned studios specialising in designing, buying and merchandising, marketing, prototyping and more
- Uncover the world of costume design, working closely with actors and designers to conceptualise ideas for an exclusive theatre performance
- Try your hand at a range of textile techniques, uncovering the many pathways available to you as a designer
- Combine your creations into a fashion-school-ready portfolio, and receive 1 on 1 coaching around your future career prospects
- Attend a private networking event with those in the most desirable jobs in fashion: designers, buyers, merchandisers, fashion marketing experts and more
- Be coached through the immersive experiences with professionals from world-renowned firms specialising in designing, buying and merchandising, marketing, prototyping and more
- Private networking sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career
- Receive training on how to land the most desirable jobs in fashion design
- Advice on subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curricular activities and more
- Attending the Experience demonstrates that you have gained skills which are highly-valued by top universities
- Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your university applications
- Receive a personalised industry reference letter from fashion designers confirming what you have achieved on the programme
- Experience one of the best universities on the planet: University College London (UCL).
- Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for this unique work experience in fashion, creating an invaluable global network
⦁ Choose from one of the following options:
1. First Week Only (taster experience); or
2. Two-Week Experience (the full programme); or
3. Two-Week Premium Experience (the ultimate package with both weeks plus enhanced benefits)
Accommodation
You can choose either residential or non-residential. The accommodation is at UCL student halls in central London. We provide residential students with meals, guardianship and fun activities on evenings and weekends. Airport transfers are also available at checkout.
- To date, we have welcomed students onto InvestIN programmes from over 100 different countries. They often say that a huge motivation is to meet and befriend students from around the world, whilst taking their English language skills to the next level.
- Attending a summer programme is a fantastic way to experience London, one of the world’s most renowned capital cities for academic excellence, global commerce and vibrant culture. You can also select our residential package to truly experience life on-campus at a top UK university (UCL), by living in private ensuite rooms at university halls of residence. We can offer everything you need – from airport transfers to meals and a fantastic evening social programme.
- Our programmes are delivered and facilitated by native English speakers, whilst over 50% of our students are from the UK and the US, providing international students with the perfect opportunity to enhance their oral and written skills in a professional and social context.
- For information about visas and language requirements, please see our FAQs page here.
- You can choose to attend our programmes as a day student if you live locally. Otherwise, our residential package will give you a great flavour of life in student halls of residence before you apply to university in the future.
- Around 50% of our students come from abroad, providing you with a unique opportunity to network with and befriend peers from a range of different backgrounds and cultures.
This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.
The start date is the 29th July. You can choose to attend for either ‘First Week Only’, ‘Two Weeks’ or our ‘Two Week Premium’ package. You can also choose residential or non-residential. Pricing and details are set out below.
Click “Register Now” to book your place. You can either pay in full now or reserve your place with a £950 non-refundable deposit.
London 1 week | London 2-weeks | London Premium | |
Length | First week only | 2-weeks full programme | 2-weeks Premium |
Discover the design process with professional fashion designers. Create your own toile, upcycle a sustainable garment, create a mood board, sketch your pieces, and transform them into your fashion portfolio. | |||
For students coming from abroad, enhance your oral and written skills in business-level English | |||
Shoot a look book and visit the HQ of a top fashion publication. Discover buying, merchandising and marketing; create your sustainable brand concept, and pitch your idea to industry professionals. Plan and host your very own fashion show at a top Fashion Week venue, receiving feedback on your designs from expert judges. | |||
Private networking session with top fashion designers | |||
Industry reference letter: personalised letter from fashion designers confirming what you’ve achieved on the programme | |||
Graduation ceremony for completion of the full programme | |||
Professional development portfolio: CV-writing masterclass, LinkedIn workshop, professional headshots, personality profiling & psychometric testing | |||
Leadership, teamwork & strategy coaching & team challenge | |||
Gala dinner with professionals on the River Thames | |||
Keynote speeches & networking reception with accomplished industry leaders | |||
Summer Experience fee | £1950 | £2950 | £3950 |
Optional fee for accommodation with meals, guardianship and evening & weekend activities included |
Available for an additional £1290 |
Available for an additional £2795 |
Available for an additional £2795 |
Optional fee for London airport transfers (return) |
Available for an additional £300 |
Available for an additional £300 |
Available for an additional £300 |
In Person
Available dates:
- 29th July 2024
Venues:
- The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.
Accommodation location:
Students who choose accommodation will reside in University of London halls of residence. We occupy 4 different halls close-by to each other (listed below). The vast majority of students will be placed in Garden Halls.
Garden Halls, London, WC1H 9EN
College Hall, London, WC1E 7HZ
International Hall, London, WC1N 1AS
Frances Gardner House, WC1X 0HD
Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!
Covid-19
There are no travel restrictions in place in order to enter the UK; you are not required to test or to provide proof of vaccination status, so you can book your programme place with confidence.
Support
If you are trying to register and the registration box is not appearing it is likely because of firewall restrictions on your desktop device.
You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.