Broaden your understanding of the fashion industry through the lens of guest speaker Amrita Sokhy. With over 14 years of hands-on experience working with North American Fashion brands, across design rooms, textile mills, and manufacturing floors, Amrita brings her perspective of her working experience to the SFD classroom.
Designed for aspiring and early-career professionals, this online workshop introduces the roles across the chain—from textile and apparel design to merchandising and product development.
Learn how brand calendars align with production cycles, explore international sourcing and vendor management, and understand industry documentation. This workshop will leave you with real experience insights and an introductory understanding of post-production logistics and retail systems.
Modules:
- Critical Roles in the Fashion Value Chain
- Brand Calendar & Product Development Lifecycle
- Global Vendor Management & Cross-Border Operations
- Core Industry Documentation & Specifications
- Textiles Intelligence & Digital Transformation
- Post-Production Flow, Logisitics & Retail Systems
About the teacher:
Amrita’s journey across continents—from New York to Paris—has shaped her design sensibility. Amrita is delighted to share the skills and insights she has gained over the years, from visiting weavers and artisans in remote corners of her country to exploring the roots of craftsmanship. This is her story—an open invitation to learn from her work experience.
Online, Wednesdays, 6-8PM