When I first got the brief
regarding about the final major project, I did not know what to expect. I was hoping
that the final major project would bring out my creative side, as I’ve always
been a creative individual. I was also hoping for the project to be practical,
as during my university life I’ve always wanted to show my practicality.
Nevertheless, I found out that my final major project was a business plan and I
had to do some research over the Easter break.
Doing my research, I came up
with a range of ideas however all of my ideas had the association with luxury
brands. I was determined to focus my business idea on a luxury brand. Some of
my ideas includes a retail store for the online luxury retailer Net a Porter or
having a luxury fashion magazine. Although my business idea was associated with
fashion luxury, I was keen on a concept or independent retailer. Net –a –
porter and Dover Street Market first inspired me, as I was attracted to the
brands they had in store. So, after doing some in depth research I decided that
I wanted to do an independent luxury retail store, yet how would I make it
different?
I though specializing in
womenswear would be beneficial as I can relate to female garments. Not only did
I think specializing in the womenswear market would be great, but stocking only
British brands would of allowed me to develop my idea even more. As the main
factors of my business idea involved women and British designers, I though
having a store that empowered women to look their best, and also be proud of
Britain’s heritage would have been an excellent idea.
While doing this project, I had
my up and down moments. At first, my work ethic was driven and I was keen on
making progress and doing my work to the best of my ability, fulfilling my true
potential. Having successful previous assignments, motivated me to do well in
this project as this project weighs more to my final grade. However, in between
the project and coming to the end, I lost the drive and motivation to do the
work. I gave up on myself, and I lost interest in the project and wasn’t
bothered with university anymore. With the support of my supervisor, friends
and family I was able to push through and get my work done.
During this project I learnt a
lot about myself, but one thing I did learn was motivation. With motivation, I understood
that you can accomplish any task that’s given to you. With motivation you can
do a task to your best ability and am planning to take this life skill with me.
This project is only but a
teaser for what’s to come in the final year, and I can’t wait to come to the
finishing line to my career at London College of Fashion.
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