Episode 7: Professor Lorrisa Dilay, from the Seneca Schools of Fashion Business, and Fashion Business Management Programs

About Today's Show

Professor Lorrisa Dilay is a highly accomplished professional in the world of Canadian fashion management. She's also a professor at Seneca College, and our guest on today's show

In this episode we discuss...

1. How YOU can get a 20% discount at the Fashion Boutique and Seneca College (Hint: Mention this show!)

2. The really innovative Seneca Boutique program, which allows students to run their own apparel boutique end-to-end.

3. The 3rd year Capstone Program, and how that prepares students for a career in fashion by showcasing their work in front of industry professionals.

4. A lot more....

About Today's Guest, Professor Lorrisa Dilay

Professor Dilay teaches various courses in the Fashion Business and Fashion Business Management programs at Seneca. Before joining Seneca full-time, the brands she’s worked with are a who’s who of iconic Canadian and international brands:

Northern Reflections, Bata Canada (Athletes World and Bata Shoes), Bluenotes, The Bay, cleo, Walmart, TJX Canada and Town Shoes Ltd. And that’s just a few…

Positions she's held include Buyer, Brand Manager, Assistant General Merchandise Manager, Team Leader, Team Leader of Planning and Allocation, Product Development Manager, Director of Planning.

Professor Dilay has led the design and development of Women’s apparel and footwear collections, she’s launched new brands into Canada, she’s led corporate-wide strategic market share growth initiatives, and she’s designed and implemented new merchandising processes

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