State Of Education
Is Fashion Education Selling a False Dream?
Central Saint Martins and The Royal College of Art have emerged as the top schools in BoF’s first Global Fashion School Rankings. But our survey also reveals widespread dissatisfaction amongst the more than 4,000 students and alumni who participated in our survey. Is fashion education selling a false dream?
Is Fashion Education Selling a False Dream?
Central Saint Martins and The Royal College of Art have emerged as the top schools in BoF’s first Global Fashion School Rankings. But our survey also reveals widespread dissatisfaction amongst the more than 4,000 students and alumni who participated in our survey. Is fashion education selling a false dream?
The Top 50 Global Fashion Schools in 2016
Amidst a shifting international fashion education landscape, Central Saint Martins tops both the BA and MA rankings in BoF’s second annual ranking of global fashion schools.
The Top 50 Global Fashion Schools in 2016
Amidst a shifting international fashion education landscape, Central Saint Martins tops both the BA and MA rankings in BoF’s second annual ranking of global fashion schools.
Top Fashion Schools in China: Pushing Forward Despite Philosophical Divide
China’s fashion schools tend to see creativity and marketability as a dichotomy rather than a union.
Top Fashion Schools in China: Pushing Forward Despite Philosophical Divide
China’s fashion schools tend to see creativity and marketability as a dichotomy rather than a union.
Top Fashion Schools in Australia: Leaving the Periphery
Taking advantage of fashion’s pivot towards trans-seasonality and the rising importance of consumers in Asia-Pacific, Australian fashion education is priming for the global stage.
Top Fashion Schools in Australia: Leaving the Periphery
Taking advantage of fashion’s pivot towards trans-seasonality and the rising importance of consumers in Asia-Pacific, Australian fashion education is priming for the global stage.
Top Fashion Schools in Italy: Close to the Craft
Dominated by private institutions, the rigour and curricula of Italian schools vary and students must balance the advantages of studying in Italy with limited global integration.
Top Fashion Schools in Italy: Close to the Craft
Dominated by private institutions, the rigour and curricula of Italian schools vary and students must balance the advantages of studying in Italy with limited global integration.
‘Strife and Exultation’: Willie Walters’ Life in Education
The outgoing programme director of fashion at Central Saint Martins — the top school in BoF’s global fashion school rankings — reflects on her student days, the impact of Galliano and McQueen and the challenges facing fashion education.
‘Strife and Exultation’: Willie Walters’ Life in Education
The outgoing programme director of fashion at Central Saint Martins — the top school in BoF’s global fashion school rankings — reflects on her student days, the impact of Galliano and McQueen and the challenges facing fashion education.
Top Fashion Schools in Belgium: Examining Antwerp's Approach
In BoF’s second annual global fashion schools ranking, Antwerp’s Royal Academy came fourth at both BA and MA level and was the only Belgian school to make the ranking. So how does Antwerp do it?
Top Fashion Schools in Belgium: Examining Antwerp's Approach
In BoF’s second annual global fashion schools ranking, Antwerp’s Royal Academy came fourth at both BA and MA level and was the only Belgian school to make the ranking. So how does Antwerp do it?
Top Fashion Schools in France: A Battle for Innovation
France is seeking to realign its educational institutions and practices with global standards, while serving the technical atelier recruitment needs of Paris.
Top Fashion Schools in France: A Battle for Innovation
France is seeking to realign its educational institutions and practices with global standards, while serving the technical atelier recruitment needs of Paris.
Online Learning: Fashion Education’s Next Frontier
To accompany the launch of BoF’s first paid courses, we examine how online learning has broken down financial and geographical barriers to knowledge and the implications for fashion.
Online Learning: Fashion Education’s Next Frontier
To accompany the launch of BoF’s first paid courses, we examine how online learning has broken down financial and geographical barriers to knowledge and the implications for fashion.
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.
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.
Luxury MBAs, Buyers Beware
More MBA programmes are offering a concentration in fashion, while other institutions of varying calibre are promising pathways to the industry through certificate programmes and extracurricular networking events. Are they worth it?
Luxury MBAs, Buyers Beware
More MBA programmes are offering a concentration in fashion, while other institutions of varying calibre are promising pathways to the industry through certificate programmes and extracurricular networking events. Are they worth it?
Top Fashion Schools in the USA: A State of Oversupply
American fashion schools are producing more than 2,200 fashion design graduates every year, yet only 23,100 Americans are currently employed as designers. Which schools give their students the best shot at success?
Top Fashion Schools in the USA: A State of Oversupply
American fashion schools are producing more than 2,200 fashion design graduates every year, yet only 23,100 Americans are currently employed as designers. Which schools give their students the best shot at success?