EPISODE · Jun 28, 2025 · 13 MIN
How Fashion Buyers Use Instinct and Strategy to Spot Winning Products
from Thrive in Fashion Buying and Merchandising · host Elisabeth Mac Hale
Gut instinct isn’t fairy-dust; it’s experience plus data. Its is powerful when it’s backed by data. In this episode, Elisabeth Mac Hale dissects the buyer’s phrase “I’ll know it when I see it,” True intuition is built on commercial frameworks, customer insight and relentless pattern spotting. She shares some real life examples and you’ll learn three practical ways to train your eye, trust your gut and buy with confidence.Perfect listening for junior and mid-level buyers who want to level up from reactive to strategic.Links & Resources:Take the free Buyer-Ready Assessment: https://designdirectiveme.com/buyer-ready-assessmentOnline Buying Course: Thrive in Fashion BuyingConnect with Elisabeth:Podcast: Thrive in Fashion Buying and Merchandising on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and You Tube or wherever you listen to your podcastsInstagram: @designdirectivedubaiLinkedIn: Elisabeth Mac HaleWebsite : The Design Directive If this episode was useful, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps the show reach more buyers who need it. And share it with someone who has a review coming up.
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