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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
Global Markets

Fashion’s Missed Muslim Market Opportunity

Socio-economic and political developments, aided by the connectivity of the Internet, have galvanised a newly emergent Muslim consumer demographic, creating significant, if complex, opportunities for international fashion brands.

Global Markets

Fashion’s Missed Muslim Market Opportunity

Socio-economic and political developments, aided by the connectivity of the Internet, have galvanised a newly emergent Muslim consumer demographic, creating significant, if complex, opportunities for international fashion brands.


News & Analysis

Colin's Column | Kane and Anderson Go Head-to-Head

Colin McDowell reflects on the rise of young London designers JW Anderson and Christopher Kane, each now backed by a major French luxury conglomerate.

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Colin's Column | Kane and Anderson Go Head-to-Head

Colin McDowell reflects on the rise of young London designers JW Anderson and Christopher Kane, each now backed by a major French luxury conglomerate.


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Week in Review | Carol & Humberto, Veruschka, Lincoln Center, Fashion Education, Raf Simons x Kvadrat, Prism

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Are We Producing Too Many Fashion Designers?

Though fashion schools produce thousands of design graduates each year, many of whom fail to launch their own labels or find jobs as designers at fashion houses, the fashion business and adjacent industries need graduates with fashion design degrees like never before, argues Professor Frances Corner, head of London College of Fashion.

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Op-Ed | Are We Producing Too Many Fashion Designers?

Though fashion schools produce thousands of design graduates each year, many of whom fail to launch their own labels or find jobs as designers at fashion houses, the fashion business and adjacent industries need graduates with fashion design degrees like never before, argues Professor Frances Corner, head of London College of Fashion.


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The Spotlight | Pieter

This month, the BoF Spotlight shines on London-based menswear designer Sebastiaan Pieter, whose debut collection offers an intriguing amalgamation of stunted, gender-bending tailoring and Middle Eastern- and Asian-influenced silhouettes.

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The Spotlight | Pieter

This month, the BoF Spotlight shines on London-based menswear designer Sebastiaan Pieter, whose debut collection offers an intriguing amalgamation of stunted, gender-bending tailoring and Middle Eastern- and Asian-influenced silhouettes.


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Students At Work

While still at school, fashion students are increasingly working with brands and retailers to earn valuable experience and build their profiles. Meanwhile, brands and retailers, as well as the fashion media, are seeking to unearth and tap the raw creativity of undiscovered talents at a younger age. Susie Bubble reports.

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Students At Work

While still at school, fashion students are increasingly working with brands and retailers to earn valuable experience and build their profiles. Meanwhile, brands and retailers, as well as the fashion media, are seeking to unearth and tap the raw creativity of undiscovered talents at a younger age. Susie Bubble reports.


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Op-Ed | The Trouble with Second-Hand Clothes

As the Christmas season approaches, millions of Westerners will flock to charity shops to donate their second-hand clothes. But the multi-billion dollar global market for used clothing is not what it seems, posing difficult questions for those hoping to do good by donating, argues Tansy Hoskins.

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Op-Ed | The Trouble with Second-Hand Clothes

As the Christmas season approaches, millions of Westerners will flock to charity shops to donate their second-hand clothes. But the multi-billion dollar global market for used clothing is not what it seems, posing difficult questions for those hoping to do good by donating, argues Tansy Hoskins.


Global Markets

Sham Kar Wai on China's Changing Fashion Landscape

On the occasion of the launch of Galeries Lafayette in Beijing, Divia Harilela sat down with Sham Kar Wai, one of Asia’s most powerful fashion moguls and the founder of Hong Kong-based fashion group I.T Limited, to talk about China's changing fashion retail landscape.

Global Markets

Sham Kar Wai on China's Changing Fashion Landscape

On the occasion of the launch of Galeries Lafayette in Beijing, Divia Harilela sat down with Sham Kar Wai, one of Asia’s most powerful fashion moguls and the founder of Hong Kong-based fashion group I.T Limited, to talk about China's changing fashion retail landscape.


News & Analysis

LVMH Strikes Deal with J.W. Anderson

LVMH has taken a minority stake in J.W. Anderson and hired Jonathan Anderson, the label's designer, to take the creative helm at Loewe.

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LVMH Strikes Deal with J.W. Anderson

LVMH has taken a minority stake in J.W. Anderson and hired Jonathan Anderson, the label's designer, to take the creative helm at Loewe.


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LVMH Said in Advanced Talks to Acquire JW Anderson After Kirkwood

PARIS, France — LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the world's largest luxury-goods company, is in advanced talks to acquire a stake in fashion

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LVMH Said in Advanced Talks to Acquire JW Anderson After Kirkwood

PARIS, France — LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the world's largest luxury-goods company, is in advanced talks to acquire a stake in fashion