Manufacture of other outerwear. Product design and development . Innovative design and product development are vital components of the Select product ranges, and at every stage of the development process we endeavour to employ these values across the board. As a consequence, it is important that our Buying and Design teams are exposed to the main trend influences from the key fashion capitals across the world, with a particular focus on USA and Western Europe. Our teams also regularly travel to our European competitors; carry out UK market analysis and commentary; undertake international sample shopping trips; and visit trade fairs across the globe. As we develop and produce more and more product ourselves, on a direct sourcing basis, it is becoming increasingly vital to maintain this discipline, and to further develop our in-house Product Design and Development function.</p>