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Frances Corner

Warden, Goldsmiths, University of London

The professor and author of influential tome "Why Fashion Matters" is a force for change in the fashion education sector.

Frances Corner
News & Analysis

John Galliano, Mario Testino, Amber Valletta and Joan Smalls to Speak at VOICES

The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.

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John Galliano, Mario Testino, Amber Valletta and Joan Smalls to Speak at VOICES

The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.


News & Analysis

BoF Reveals Early Line-Up for VOICES

BoF’s flagship event in December will host an exciting and imaginative group of headliners to inspire the global fashion industry.

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BoF Reveals Early Line-Up for VOICES

BoF’s flagship event in December will host an exciting and imaginative group of headliners to inspire the global fashion industry.


News & Analysis

Top Fashion Schools in the UK: Bracing for Brexit

British institutions have topped BoF’s global fashion school rankings for the second year, but are bracing themselves for the potential impact of Brexit on funding, fees and student numbers.

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Top Fashion Schools in the UK: Bracing for Brexit

British institutions have topped BoF’s global fashion school rankings for the second year, but are bracing themselves for the potential impact of Brexit on funding, fees and student numbers.


Global Markets

A ‘Brexit’ Would Be Bad for Fashion

Britain’s exit from the European Union would do real damage to the global fashion industry.

Global Markets

A ‘Brexit’ Would Be Bad for Fashion

Britain’s exit from the European Union would do real damage to the global fashion industry.


News & Analysis

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?

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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?


News & Analysis

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.

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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.


News & Analysis

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.


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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.

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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