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MERCHANDISING GRADUATES 

Alisa Warsi
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​CAREER AMBITIONS: 
Fashion Merchandising

​DISSERTATION TITLE:
Made in India: an investigation into how sustainability is viewed by Generation Z females in India and understand the factors leading to a throw-away culture.

PLACEMENT/WORK EXPERIENCE:
Assistant Merchandiser at Positives

COURSE/UNI HIGHLIGHT:  
Learning how to be independent, university trips, and group assignments.

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: 
Perfection can not be achieved by the weak.
Courtney May Andrade

​CAREER AMBITIONS: 
Merchandiser or Retail Analyst

​DISSERTATION TITLE:
To investigate how UK Department Stores have adopted strategies to survive the new retail landscape.

PLACEMENT/WORK EXPERIENCE:
Merchandising Admin Assistant at Wallis

COURSE/UNI HIGHLIGHT:  
New York trip, making new friends and getting my Wallis placement

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: 
Rise above the storm and you will find the sunshine. 
Ellie Grindrod
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​CAREER AMBITIONS: 
Retail Analyst

​DISSERTATION TITLE:
The Accessibility of Sportswear to Plus Size Women

PLACEMENT/WORK EXPERIENCE:
Merchandising Intern at Phase Eight 

COURSE/UNI HIGHLIGHT:  
New York Trip and Placement Year

Emily Ainsworth

​CAREER AMBITIONS: 
Career in Merchandising 

​DISSERTATION TITLE:
Are luxury outlets damaging their full price reputations?

PLACEMENT/WORK EXPERIENCE:
Allocator and Merchandising Admin Assistant at Ralph Lauren

COURSE/UNI HIGHLIGHT:  
Being able to complete an amazing placement and make friends for life.

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: 
Everything happens for a reason. 
Francesca Weston
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​CAREER AMBITIONS: 
Career in Buying and Merchandising 

​DISSERTATION TITLE:
Microfibre plastic pollution in relation to fashion textiles. 

PLACEMENT/WORK EXPERIENCE:
Merchandising and Logistics 
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COURSE/UNI HIGHLIGHT:  

Making new friends and going to Florence.

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: 
A diamond is a chunk of coal that did well under pressure. 
Jade Dymock

​CAREER AMBITIONS: 
Career in Merchandising 

​DISSERTATION TITLE:
In an industry plagued by uncertainty, what does it take for start-up pure-plays to succeed in the saturated womenswear market?

PLACEMENT/WORK EXPERIENCE:
Summer internship at OWNTHELOOK.com

COURSE/UNI HIGHLIGHT:  
Making amazing friends for life. 

WORDS TO COHORT:
I wish you all the most success in the future, you're all superstars!
Katie Thomas
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​CAREER AMBITIONS: 
Career in Merchandising 

​DISSERTATION TITLE:
The Future of Bespoke Tailoring

PLACEMENT/WORK EXPERIENCE:
Merchandising Assistant at Emma Willis 
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COURSE/UNI HIGHLIGHT:  

Having the opportunity to work and live in London on my placement year and make amazing memories with new people. 

Rebecca James

​CAREER AMBITIONS: 
Career in Merchandising 

​DISSERTATION TITLE:
Engaging the fast fashion consumer with sustainable clothing consumption

PLACEMENT/WORK EXPERIENCE:
Trainee Merchandiser at Primark 

COURSE/UNI HIGHLIGHT:  
The New York trip, meeting new friends, and gaining 1 years experience in the industry 


Sarai Johnson
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​CAREER AMBITIONS: 
Merchandiser or Retail Analyst

​DISSERTATION TITLE:
Brands staying relevant: Evolve, Rebrand, Re-energise 

PLACEMENT/WORK EXPERIENCE:
Product Intern at Wrangler 
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COURSE/UNI HIGHLIGHT:  

Finally got to visit New York City. 

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: 
Your biggest competition is yourself. Don't look to follow or tear others down. Test your own boundaries, believe in yourself. 

WORDS TO COHORT: 
Ladies and gentlemen we have made it. Good luck to you all. You all have a bright future ahead of you. 
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  • Home
  • COURSE OVERVIEW
    • Year 1
    • Year 2
    • Placement Year
    • Final Year
    • Trips
    • Meet the Tutors
  • GRADUATES
    • Buying
    • Merchandising
    • Garment Technology
    • Marketing and PR
    • Additional Roles
  • DEGREE SHOW
  • CONTACT US