Nidhi Menon
Bridging creative vision with commercially viable garment production.
Fashion Management Student
About Me
I’m a fashion management student with a solid grounding in garment production, product development, and merchandising. Alongside my coursework at university, I work in garment manufacturing, with direct involvement in developing and executing collections for clients from various industries. That experience feeds into how I approach design by building collections that are creative, yet commercially viable and actually executable at scale.
My focus is on how fashion works as a system—connecting design with sourcing, production, and business realities. That’s where most of my work sits, backed by real manufacturing experience.
Education
Nottingham Trent University, (BA) HONS fashion management ,2022-2026.
Career Objective
To specialise in fashion operations, bridging creative direction with supply chain execution.
Core Skills
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Garment Production
Developed understanding of Garment Production & Manufacturing Processes.
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Costing & Margins
Costing, MOQ & Margin Planning.
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Commercial Viability
Critical Evaluation of Design & Commercial Viability.
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Product Development
Product Development & Sampling.
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Trend Forecasting
Trend Forecasting & Range Development.
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Sustainability
Sustainability Considerations in Product Development.
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Buying & Merchandising
Buying & Merchandising Fundamentals.
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Range Planning
Range Planning & Line Architecture.
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Software Proficiency
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, CLO3D.
My Journey
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Year 1 – Two Lives Project
Collaborated with the brand Two Lives on a live brief focused on identifying and implementing more sustainable product solutions. This involved material research, lifecycle thinking, and practical design adjustments aligned with commercial feasibility. The project concluded with our team winning, validating both the strategic and executional strength of our approach.
Product Development (Core Interest Formation)
This early exposure to real-world problem-solving sparked a strong interest in product development, particularly at the intersection of design, production, and commercial viability. It shaped my academic focus over the next three years and directly influenced my placement choices and the kind of projects I pursued.
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Year 2 – CLO3D (Optional Module)
Chose to undertake CLO3D as an additional module to deepen my technical understanding of digital product development. This allowed me to explore virtual prototyping, reduce physical sampling dependency, and better understand the sustainability implications of digital workflows within garment development.
New Market Development – Next plc Project
Worked on a strategic expansion project for Next, analysing international market entry opportunities. The project covered consumer research, competitive benchmarking, and culminated in designing a collection tailored to the target market, balancing brand identity with regional preferences.
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Year 3 – “Nottingham Reimagined”
Developed a concept proposal for “Nude project” to be opened in Nottingham, focusing on spatial design, customer experience, and brand positioning. The project was presented to Nottingham business owners and the work was recognised with an award, reinforcing both the creative and commercial strength of the concept.
SmartSew – Final Year Project
Built a comprehensive business plan around SmartSew, a software solution designed to streamline operations for small-scale garment manufacturers in India. The project focused on solving real inefficiencies in production tracking, communication, and data visibility. Importantly, the concept has moved beyond theory-the software has been developed, demonstrating feasibility and real-world application potential.
Industry Experience
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Café Merchandise
Designed and executed merchandise collections including socks, caps, t-shirts, and hoodies. Translated brand identity into wearable products and managed the production process to ensure quality and consistency.
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Sports Uniforms
Designed and developed cricket uniforms, working across fabric selection, fit, and performance considerations. Balanced aesthetics with functionality to ensure suitability for active use.
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Production Management
Handled end-to-end production for emerging fashion startups, from sampling to final manufacturing. Coordinated timelines, managed small-batch production, and troubleshooted practical challenges.
Spatial Design & Retail Concepts
Concept proposal for “Nude project” to be opened in Nottingham, focusing on spatial design, customer experience, and brand positioning. Recognized with an award for creative and commercial strength.
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Photoshop Skills
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Illustrator Skills
