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.
Would You Buy Clothes Made in Prison?
Companies, social enterprises and fashion schools are working with prisons to make clothing. But is it possible — and ethical — to build a fashion business behind bars?
Would You Buy Clothes Made in Prison?
Companies, social enterprises and fashion schools are working with prisons to make clothing. But is it possible — and ethical — to build a fashion business behind bars?
In Fashion Media, 'Church and State' Dissolves
How are new currents in marketing impacting the relationship between fashion media and its readers?
In Fashion Media, 'Church and State' Dissolves
How are new currents in marketing impacting the relationship between fashion media and its readers?
Between the Catwalk and the Consumer: Fashion’s Growing Diversity Gap
Luxury fashion customers are more diverse than ever, but on catwalks and magazine covers, white models still dominate. Why doesn’t the industry reflect its consumer base?
Between the Catwalk and the Consumer: Fashion’s Growing Diversity Gap
Luxury fashion customers are more diverse than ever, but on catwalks and magazine covers, white models still dominate. Why doesn’t the industry reflect its consumer base?
Op-Ed | Fashion Reinforces Racial Hierarchies of Beauty
Narrow, historic definitions of beauty are holding back diversity in the fashion industry, argues Reina Lewis, professor of cultural studies at London College of Fashion.
Op-Ed | Fashion Reinforces Racial Hierarchies of Beauty
Narrow, historic definitions of beauty are holding back diversity in the fashion industry, argues Reina Lewis, professor of cultural studies at London College of Fashion.
Op-Ed | Schools Must Respond to the Needs of the Industry
Fashion schools need to reinforce the links between design education and the skillset the industry requires, argues Professor Frances Corner, head of London College of Fashion.
Op-Ed | Schools Must Respond to the Needs of the Industry
Fashion schools need to reinforce the links between design education and the skillset the industry requires, argues Professor Frances Corner, head of London College of Fashion.
Balancing Business and Creative Learning
Designers and educators weigh in on fashion schools’ search for the equilibrium between teaching business and nurturing creativity.
Balancing Business and Creative Learning
Designers and educators weigh in on fashion schools’ search for the equilibrium between teaching business and nurturing creativity.
Inside the Growing Global Fur Industry
From auctions to activists, BoF goes inside the $40 billion fur industry’s relationship with fashion.
Inside the Growing Global Fur Industry
From auctions to activists, BoF goes inside the $40 billion fur industry’s relationship with fashion.
Role Call | Laura Larbalestier, Buying Director
Laura Larbalestier, buying director at Browns Fashion, says "working on the shop floor and gaining direct contact with the customer is always a very good place to start."
Role Call | Laura Larbalestier, Buying Director
Laura Larbalestier, buying director at Browns Fashion, says "working on the shop floor and gaining direct contact with the customer is always a very good place to start."
Stella McCartney: Change Agent
By putting her own deeply held values at the heart of her business, Stella McCartney has sparked awareness and action across the fashion industry. Now, McCartney is plotting her next steps.
Stella McCartney: Change Agent
By putting her own deeply held values at the heart of her business, Stella McCartney has sparked awareness and action across the fashion industry. Now, McCartney is plotting her next steps.
Role Call | Raghda Amin, Buyer
Raghda Amin, a buyer at Harvey Nichols Riyadh, says that a buyer has to be someone "with an open mind, one that is like a sponge."
Role Call | Raghda Amin, Buyer
Raghda Amin, a buyer at Harvey Nichols Riyadh, says that a buyer has to be someone "with an open mind, one that is like a sponge."