Fashion Buyer Courses

Learn The Skills That Set Great Buyers Apart

Whether you’re starting your career in fashion or looking to advance from merchandising to buying, the right fashion buying course makes all the difference.

My courses combine fashion management principles with practical buying skills.

Test Your Fashion Buyer Skills Quiz

Thrive in fashion

Fashion Buyer courses that open doors to big opportunities

Every Fashion Buyer’s career path looks a little different, but we all feel as though they’ve hit a plateau from time to time.

On these training courses you’ll learn valuable buyer skills that you can apply on the job, to help you advance.

FIRST THING'S FIRST:

See where you stand as a Buyer

Junior Buyer _ Take the Quiz

The “Are You Buyer-Ready” Quiz gives you a clear answer in minutes.

You’ll see where your strengths are, where the gaps lie, and what to focus on first.

So you can grow faster without second guessing yourself.

Whether you want to  transition from another role or have graduated from fashion college, this short online course will provide a starting point in learning how to work in a business setting and fill the gaps in your fashion buying knowledge.

1-HOUR SHORT COURSE:

Gain Buyer-level confidence

In this buyer-focussed course, you'll learn the key commercial skills most people are never taught

The Buyers Toolkit Masterclass

The Buyer’s Toolkit Masterclass is a focused, one-hour on-demand course that shows you exactly what separates “helpful” from “ready.”

You’ll learn the commercial skills most buyers are never taught — the kind that make the difference between staying stuck in support mode and being trusted to lead.

This training is clear, practical, and built for buyers who want to move up.

SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSE:

Learn the complete skillset of an exceptional Buyer

From concept to customer and everything in between. What to do , how to do it and why it is required

Thrive in Fashion Buying Course

I created  the Thrive in Fashion Buying Course because too many buyers are left to “figure it out” on the job.

This course brings together everything I wish I’d had starting out. Thrive in Fashion Buying is a comprehensive online fashion course covering the complete buying cycle from concept to consumer.

You’ll master both fashion buying and fashion merchandising skills, learning the fashion management principles that senior buyers rely on.

This isn’t just fashion training, it’s career transformation, explained clearly and applied to the real work you’re doing every day.

Inside this self-paced course, I’ll walk you through how to plan, trade, and lead with commercial confidence, using the same tools and decision-making frameworks senior buyers rely on. You’ll get structured on-demand lessons, real-world examples, and resources you can use right away.

JOIN THE FASHION BUYER COMMUNITY:

Keep growing in fashion
with ongoing support

Because bigger roles bring bigger challenges — and you shouldn't face them alone

Learn Fashion Buying

As you grow in your role, the challenges don’t stop, they just change. 

From managing bigger categories to leading a team, mentoring others, and handling tough conversations, each step brings new skills to master. 

That’s what our Membership is for. It gives you ongoing mentorship, practical tools, and a network of peers who get what you’re navigating. So you don’t have to figure it out alone — you’ll have the guidance and support to keep growing with confidence. 

What course participants have to say...

" The course contents are easy to understand and the way Elisabeth delivers the lessons it’s like having a live session rather than a recorded study, as everything has been made pretty easy to visualise while listening and reading "

Rishi T
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Meet Elisabeth

Elisabeth Mac Hale_ Fashion Buying Consultant_CEO The Design Directive

hello!

I’m Elisabeth

I’ve spent over 25 years in fashion, hiring, training, and mentoring buyers at every level. I know the challenges because I’ve been there myself, and I’ve made it my mission to give buyers the clarity and skills they often don’t get on the job. So, I created these resources to give you what I wish I’d had earlier in my career—clear, practical training that helps you grow with confidence.

Elisabeth

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Not sure which course is right for you ?

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Are You Buyer-Ready?

Don't miss this chance to discover what's really holding back your promotion.
This free 3-minute quiz reveals:
• Your buyer readiness level
• Where you're strongest (and where to grow)
• What trusted buyers do differently