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Louise Wilson

1962 - 2014

The late professor's opinionated teaching style helped mould a star roster of alumni from her MA course, including Alexander McQueen and Christopher Kane.

Louise Wilson
News & Analysis

Meet London’s Next Generation of Polymath Creatives

In London, a new generation of craft-focused creatives is pushing fashion forward — just don't call them designers.

News & Analysis

Meet London’s Next Generation of Polymath Creatives

In London, a new generation of craft-focused creatives is pushing fashion forward — just don't call them designers.


News & Analysis

Central Saint Martins Appoints Sarah Gresty Leader of BA Fashion

Gresty will lead the BA fashion course, whose alumni include Hussein Chalayan, John Galliano and Stella McCartney.

News & Analysis

Central Saint Martins Appoints Sarah Gresty Leader of BA Fashion

Gresty will lead the BA fashion course, whose alumni include Hussein Chalayan, John Galliano and Stella McCartney.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Preen, Marist College, ODD

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Preen, Marist College, ODD

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


News & Analysis

Christopher Kane's Next Milestone: E-Commerce

Christopher Kane talks exclusively to Tim Blanks as he hits the next milestone in the development of his brand: e-commerce.

News & Analysis

Christopher Kane's Next Milestone: E-Commerce

Christopher Kane talks exclusively to Tim Blanks as he hits the next milestone in the development of his brand: e-commerce.


News & Analysis

Can Craig Green Build a Real Business?

The designer talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about turning his undeniable creative vision into 'product that people want to buy.'

News & Analysis

Can Craig Green Build a Real Business?

The designer talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about turning his undeniable creative vision into 'product that people want to buy.'


Fashion Week

At CSM MA Show, the Spirit of Margiela

Menswear designers featured prominently — and snapped up the evening's L’Oreal awards — as sixteen of Central Saint Martins' top graduates presented their work.

Fashion Week

At CSM MA Show, the Spirit of Margiela

Menswear designers featured prominently — and snapped up the evening's L’Oreal awards — as sixteen of Central Saint Martins' top graduates presented their work.


News & Analysis

Tim Walker’s Fantasy World

Tim Walker tells BoF about working for Avedon, rejecting social media and why there is a “need for dreams and truth in fashion” like never before.

News & Analysis

Tim Walker’s Fantasy World

Tim Walker tells BoF about working for Avedon, rejecting social media and why there is a “need for dreams and truth in fashion” like never before.


News & Analysis

The Women in Christopher Kane’s Inner Circle

Colin McDowell talks to Christopher Kane about going global and the women who helped him get there.

News & Analysis

The Women in Christopher Kane’s Inner Circle

Colin McDowell talks to Christopher Kane about going global and the women who helped him get there.


Financial Markets

Seven Top Designers Share Their Best Business Advice

Young designers, from Alexander Wang to Christopher Kane, share the most important lesson that they learned from launching a fashion business.

Financial Markets

Seven Top Designers Share Their Best Business Advice

Young designers, from Alexander Wang to Christopher Kane, share the most important lesson that they learned from launching a fashion business.


News & Analysis

All Change in British Fashion Education

The two top schools in BoF’s global ranking of MA fashion programmes are in the midst of significant leadership changes. What must they do to stay on top?

News & Analysis

All Change in British Fashion Education

The two top schools in BoF’s global ranking of MA fashion programmes are in the midst of significant leadership changes. What must they do to stay on top?


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