The Presidency School of Design (SOD) organised a masterclass titled “From Sketch to Store” to provide Fashion Design students with practical exposure to the complete apparel production lifecycle. Delivered by an experienced industry professional, the session explored how fashion concepts evolve from initial sketches into finished retail products. Students gained insights into production planning, supply chain management, sourcing, quality assurance and retail logistics, helping them connect classroom learning with contemporary industry practices while strengthening their career readiness.

 

Mr Rohit

 

Lead – Production

 

Silver Spark Apparel Ltd (Raymond)

 

Date of Conduct

 

06 April 2026

 

Duration

 

Approximately 2 hours (Not specified)

 

Mode

 

Offline

 

Venue

 

Presidency University, Bengaluru – Presidency School of Design

 

School

 

Presidency University, Bengaluru – Presidency School of Design

 

Target Audience

• Des. Fashion Design students
• Design faculty members
• Students interested in fashion production and apparel manufacturing
• Learners aspiring to careers in the fashion and retail industry

Learning Outcomes

 

Participants were able to:

• Understand the end-to-end fashion production process from design concept to retail.
• Gain practical knowledge of fashion supply chain management.
• Appreciate the importance of production planning and control in apparel manufacturing.
• Understand quality assurance processes and retail logistics.
• Strengthen portfolio development and career preparedness through industry-oriented insights.

Key Topics Covered

• Fashion supply chain management
• Production planning and control
• Apparel sourcing
• Manufacturing processes
• Quality assurance
• Retail logistics
• Industry expectations for fashion designers
• Portfolio development and career readiness

Mr Rohit serves as Lead – Production at Silver Spark Apparel Ltd (Raymond), where he oversees apparel production operations and manufacturing processes for one of India's leading textile and fashion organisations. With extensive industry experience in garment production, supply chain management and quality assurance, he specialises in translating fashion concepts into commercially successful products. His expertise spans production planning, sourcing, manufacturing workflows, process optimisation and retail readiness. Through his engagement with academic institutions, Mr Rohit bridges the gap between design education and industry practice by equipping aspiring fashion designers with practical knowledge of apparel production, operational excellence and current industry expectations. His sessions emphasise employability, portfolio development and the professional competencies required for successful careers in the fashion industry.

 

Relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)