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London College of Fashion

London College of Fashion (LCF) is an educational institution offering undergraduate, postgraduate and short courses across a range of disciplines within fashion. Notable alumni include Jimmy Choo, Peggy Gou, Jonathan Anderson, Alek Wek and Nensi Dojaka.

London College of Fashion
Workplace & Talent

How I Became… A Sustainable Fabrics Entrepreneur

The founder of the Future Fabrics Expo shares her tips on building a fashion career focused on sustainability.

Workplace & Talent

How I Became… A Sustainable Fabrics Entrepreneur

The founder of the Future Fabrics Expo shares her tips on building a fashion career focused on sustainability.


Sustainability

The Future of Upcycling: From Rags to Riches

As the fashion industry grapples with how to keep old clothes out of landfills, finding ways to scale long-standing upcycling initiatives offers one near-term solution.

Sustainability

The Future of Upcycling: From Rags to Riches

As the fashion industry grapples with how to keep old clothes out of landfills, finding ways to scale long-standing upcycling initiatives offers one near-term solution.


China

Why 5,000-Year-Old Fashion Is Making a Comeback

Handicrafts from China’s 56 ethnic minority groups have long been ignored and some are on the verge of extinction.  Now their fashion techniques are being sought for inspiration and collaboration by brands as diverse as Marni and Uniqlo.

China

Why 5,000-Year-Old Fashion Is Making a Comeback

Handicrafts from China’s 56 ethnic minority groups have long been ignored and some are on the verge of extinction.  Now their fashion techniques are being sought for inspiration and collaboration by brands as diverse as Marni and Uniqlo.


Workplace & Talent

How I Became... Peggy Gou

The DJ-turned-designer has worked with Nike and Louis Vuitton and now has her own streetwear line Kirin, backed by the operator of Off-White — the New Guards Group.

Workplace & Talent

How I Became... Peggy Gou

The DJ-turned-designer has worked with Nike and Louis Vuitton and now has her own streetwear line Kirin, backed by the operator of Off-White — the New Guards Group.


Sustainability

How Fashion Schools Are Tackling the Sustainability Puzzle

The fashion industry is struggling to understand the scale of its environmental challenges and how to solve them. It starts with education.

Sustainability

How Fashion Schools Are Tackling the Sustainability Puzzle

The fashion industry is struggling to understand the scale of its environmental challenges and how to solve them. It starts with education.


China

Chinese Designers Had a Breakthrough Season. Now What?

China’s emerging design talent is in higher demand than ever, but can the country’s fashion industry overcome its next obstacles?

China

Chinese Designers Had a Breakthrough Season. Now What?

China’s emerging design talent is in higher demand than ever, but can the country’s fashion industry overcome its next obstacles?


Workplace & Talent

10 Tips to Starting a Career in Sustainability

Stella McCartney’s worldwide sustainability and innovation director, Claire Bergkamp, shares her insight on how best to start a career in fashion's growing sustainability sector.

Workplace & Talent

10 Tips to Starting a Career in Sustainability

Stella McCartney’s worldwide sustainability and innovation director, Claire Bergkamp, shares her insight on how best to start a career in fashion's growing sustainability sector.


Luxury

Karl Lagerfeld’s Greatest Legacy Is a Business Model

The master designer transformed a dusty French label into a multi-billion-dollar global luxury powerhouse, creating the template that has been adopted with astounding success across the fashion industry. But the formula needs an update.

Luxury

Karl Lagerfeld’s Greatest Legacy Is a Business Model

The master designer transformed a dusty French label into a multi-billion-dollar global luxury powerhouse, creating the template that has been adopted with astounding success across the fashion industry. But the formula needs an update.


Sustainability

Bethany Williams Wins Royal Award for Ethically-Focused Fashion

The British designer received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II award for her ethical approach to fashion as the industry came under criticism in a parliamentary report for its unsustainable and exploitative business model.

Sustainability

Bethany Williams Wins Royal Award for Ethically-Focused Fashion

The British designer received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II award for her ethical approach to fashion as the industry came under criticism in a parliamentary report for its unsustainable and exploitative business model.


News & Analysis

The Polimoda Student Experience

BoF talks to three students and alumni from Polimoda, to hear how a new generation of talent is being prepared for the industry — in their own words.

News & Analysis

The Polimoda Student Experience

BoF talks to three students and alumni from Polimoda, to hear how a new generation of talent is being prepared for the industry — in their own words.