Behind the Seams: A Fashion Student’s Experience at the Carla Zampatti Warehouse Sale
WORDS MY NFC STUDENT MERARI ANTONIOU
Endless racks of Carla Zampatti clothing stretched before me, pieces countless women would dream of adding to their wardrobes. There I was, standing amid it all, honoured to assist the team at Carla Zampatti’s head office in preparing for their upcoming warehouse sale.
The task was monumental, organising an incredible volume of clothing. Fortunately, I had an exceptional team lead who approached the challenge with a clear plan and vision. She guided me through the essential fundamentals, simple but crucial details like hanger orientation, sizing direction, and matching hangers to specific garments. With these basics in place, we moved on to the next phase.
The process involved grouping items, arranging racks, and meticulously allocating sizes and styles to their designated spots. While some grouping decisions puzzled me at first, I trusted my team lead's expertise and unwavering vision. Step by step, with patience and persistence, I pieced everything together.
Once organised, we labelled the racks, numbering each one sequentially. Altogether, there were 43 showroom racks, not counting the additional backup racks prepared for replenishments. We also carefully verified the clothing count to ensure we met our targets. After final adjustments, the racks were loaded onto the transportation truck and shipped to the warehouse sale location.
Even after hours, I was more than happy to lend a hand. Navigating peak-hour traffic, we travelled from Waterloo to the CBD. Upon arrival, we set to work arranging the racks in the showroom, aligning everything according to the team lead’s strategic vision. It was here, seeing the final setup, that her thoughtful choices made perfect sense.
The finished warehouse floor was nothing short of rewarding to behold. Every detail came together seamlessly, methodical, intuitive, and visually cohesive. It was a privilege to be part of the process and to learn invaluable lessons in warehouse sale management through the leadership and expertise of the Zampatti team.
I look forward to collaborating with the Carla Zampatti family again in the future.