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Home Turf – in conversation with Ben by London College of Fashion

Home Turf – in conversation with Jahzeen by London College of Fashion

Home Turf – in conversation with Josh by London College of Fashion

Home Turf – in conversation with Marc by London College of Fashion

Home Turf – in conversation with Slim by London College of Fashion

Home Turf - in conversation with Zak by London College of Fashion

Ben Stone | Home Turf | Oral History by London College of Fashion

In this episode, Graduate Futures Careers Consultant Melanie Mitchell chats with LCF final-year Fashion Journalism and Content Creation students Emily Slater and Lola Owen-McKenna. They discuss their journey as they near graduation and prepare to embark on their careers in industry. Melanie also offers practical advice on standing out to employers at the upcoming LCF Careers Fair and shares top tips on approaching the fair with confidence. - Learn more about LCF Graduate Futures: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-college-of-fashion/graduate-futures - Email [email protected] for a full audio transcript.

In this episode, we deep dive into the long term benefits a Placement can have on your career. Joined by BA Pattern Cutting graduate, Betty Burn Miller, we discuss her placement experience, the skills she gained and how they continue to benefit her today, as well as key advice for those thinking of completing a Placement during their time at LCF. - Email [email protected] to get placement support from the LCF Graduate Futures Placements Team. - Find resources to help you secure your Placement on the Graduate Futures Moodle page: https://moodle.arts.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=16308 - Learn more about LCF Graduate Futures: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-college-of-fashion/graduate-futures - Email [email protected] for a full audio transcript.

LCF - In Collaboration With - Salomon by London College of Fashion

Community Costumes 2026 by London College of Fashion

Community Costumes – Templates and natural materials as a bird by London College of Fashion

Community Costumes 2026 – Stencils and Creativity by London College of Fashion

Community Costumes 2026 – Magnificent Shoe by London College of Fashion

LCF Community Costumes 2026 - Learned to stick velcro on by London College of Fashion

This episode reflects the launch of a new collaborative project initiative, now into it’s second year, with The New Crafthouse and final year Womenswear Students in the School of Design and Technology at London College of Fashion. We talk to Rosie Scott, the Director of the New Craft House, Xandra Drepaul, final year Senior Lecturer on BA Womenswear, and final year students Poppy White and Celine Asmar at the beginning of the project. We then return to summarise at the end of the project looking the inventing new craft processes the students developed from shredding to creating new fabrics from reusing fabric selvedge’s. This podcast also contextualises and examines sustainable fabric sourcing, from deadstock to new platforms for textile reuse. Post Covid, the growth of kilo sales and sourcing deadstock fabric has gained momentum across all courses here at LCF, and the impact and awareness of waste, circularity and sustainability in fabric sourcing has taken students from the fabric shops of Soho, to looking for creativity in deadstock and end of line fabric to reimagine their fashion visions in cloth. At Colour Collective Podcast we are interested to find out how this works in practice, to help students navigate this new landscape of saved from landfill textiles and discuss how we design now. As a student, the process of concept to colour to cloth in the creative process, now involves us as designers to look and reinvent a new life for leftover fabrics and find new processes to innovate construction, tactility and colour. Tutors and Students are embarking on new ways of working, a collaborative approach with resellers of designer fabrics, such as New Craft House x LCF project with final year students to inspire future designers to match their design ethos and values to sourcing and sustainability. As a lecturer over the years, I have witnessed many changes in the cycle of design process, but the sourcing of fabric for fashion designers has now entered another era. I want to find out how the growing concern for our planet, has brought us to rethink how we design, source and reuse fabric, and how this has shifted our creative thinking. Image credit: Patricia Chen @patriciaminghui

Phygital Experiences and Data Privacy in Fashion, hosted by Kirsty Nevett (Course Leader, MA Fashion Business and MA Fashion Marketing) featuring graduates Deepali Sharma (MA Global Fashion Retailing) and Elsa Alvarez Vilaniva (MA Strategic Fashion Marketing Online).

Sustainability and Circularity, hosted by Olga Cieslak (Lecturer in Fashion Marketing and Sustainability), featuring graduates Laura Alba (MA Strategic Fashion Marketing and Sustainability) and Natalie Amin (MA Fashion Design Management).

Fashion Buying and Marketing, hosted by Nicole Dunlop (Programme Director, Product and Innovation) featuring graduates from the MA Fashion Design Management course, Tarja de Silva and Nidhi Ghevar.

Fashion and Culture, hosted by Ruth Jacob (Course Leader, MA Fashion Marketing and Global Cultures), featuring graduates Sarah Morgan (MA Strategic Fashion Marketing), Mrudula Nikte (MA Fashion Entrepreneurship & Innovation) and Jean Surroca (MA Fashion Design Management).

Slow and Ethical Fashion, hosted by Olga Cieslak (Lecturer in Fashion Marketing and Sustainability). featuring graduates Sanya Dutta (MA Fashion Entrepreneurship & Innovation) and Ritu Ganshani (MA Fashion Design Management).

AI and Technology in Fashion, Hosted by Eleanor Rockett (Lecturer in Fashion Law) Featuring graduates Amisha Sharma (MA Strategic Fashion Marketing), Tatiana Artemyeva (MBA) and Thais Gobbi (MA Fashion Marketing and Global Cultures).

Technology in the Fashion Industry, hosted by Nina Von Volkinberg (Course Leader, MA Strategic Fashion Marketing), featuring graduates Shailendra Pathak (MBA), Disha Bhoraskar (MA Strategic Fashion Marketing) and Chiara Rivaroli (MA Strategic Fashion Marketing).

Craft Heritage and Collaborative Business Models, hosted by Nina Von Volkinberg (Course Leader, MA Strategic Fashion Marketing), featuring graduates Aavantika Chheda (MA Fashion Entrepreneurship & Innovation) and Charos Kamalova (MA Global Fashion Retailing )

Influencer Content and Inclusivity in Fashion, hosted by Kirsty Nevett (Course Leader, MA Fashion Business and MA Fashion Marketing), featuring graduates Nameera Munaf Kazi (MA Strategic Fashion Marketing) and Hiu Ki Look (MA Fashion Marketing and Global Cultures).

Digital Product Passports, hosted by Jeanne Langford (Course Leader, MA Fashion Design Management), featuring graduates from the MA Fashion Design Management course, Deepnanda Talukdar and Ritika Mandal.

Psychology in Fashion, hosted by Young-Jin Hur (Course Leader, MSc Applied Psychology in Fashion), featuring graduates from MSc Applied Psychology in Fashion, Abigail Hunter, Lucia Rodriguez Gomez and Stefan Bruner.

In this episode, LCF Graduate Futures Officers Conall Miller and Rachel Mansfield are joined by LCF Alumni and current Buying Assistant at John Lewis, Harleen Kaur about her journey since graduating from LCF and the ins and outs of navigating the Graduate Routes Visa as an international graduate. Together, they explore Harleen’s experience living abroad, her top tips for managing the transition, why you might consider applying for the Graduate Route Visa, and what the process involves. If you’re thinking about the Graduate Route Visa and not sure where to start — this episode is for you!

In this episode, we explore the challenges of entering competitions and how this can push you to be more creative than ever, evolve your ideas, think on your feet and accelerate your confidence. Hosted by Graduate Futures Enterprise Consultant, Carla Frith, she is joined by LCF alumni and founders, Abigail Ajobi and Neha Mathew. They will discuss their experience of taking part in the annual LCF Enterprise Challenge and other competitions and how they have continued to develop their work following the experience.

Hainsworth x LCF is an annual collaboration with heritage luxury fabric mill A W Hainsworth and the final year students of the BA Bespoke Tailoring Course. This podcast was recorded on 8.10.25 to reflect on last year’s collaboration, before launching the new project for 2025, which for the first time also will include embroidery students. A closing conversation recorded on 19.3.25 summarizes the progress of the work across Bespoke Tailoring and Embroidery courses and students and looking forward to a showcase in July 2025. This episode features alumni from last year who were finalists in the competition, talking us through their experience of collaborating with A W Hainsworth to produce bespoke quality jacquards to create high quality, unique and luxury cloths for their final graduate collections presented in the summer of 2024. Content Created and Presented by Elaine Buchanan, Senior Lecturer, Creative Direction Group Guests: Alumni: Matilda Jonathon (Tilda), Anastasiia Inozemtceva, Jingyi Xhou Academic and Industry: Daniel Poulson, Course Leader, BA Bespoke Tailoring, Andrea Noble, Design and Product Development Manager, A W Hainsworth & Sons Ltd, Rob Lye, Audio Producer, Alex Marshall, Series Editor, Technical Coordinator: Online Content Production Further Links: London College of Fashion BA Bespoke Tailoring X Hainsworth 23/24 https://www.hainsworth.co.uk/london-college-of-fashion-bespoke-tailoring-x-hainsworth-2023-24-jacquard-weaving/ London College of Fashion BA Bespoke Tailoring X Hainsworth 23/24 https://www.hainsworth.co.uk/london-college-of-fashion-bespoke-tailoring-x-hainsworth-2023-24-jacquard-weaving/ London College of Fashion BA Bespoke Tailoring X Hainsworth 22/23 https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-college-of-fashion/stories/hainsworth-and-sons-collaborate-with-the-next-generation-of-lcf-tailors Fashion BA Bespoke Tailoring Instagram   @lcfbespoketailoring

In this episode, we explore the exciting world of beauty and cosmetics. Hosted by Course Leader in MSc Cosmetic Science Diogo Baltazar and final-year MSc student Amna-Janine Beau-Elsayed, they are joined by MSc Cosmetic Science alumna Rachael Polowyj, Business Development Manager at IMCD Group. They will discuss Rachael's impressive career journey, the latest beauty trends, and the diverse breadth of beauty and cosmetics roles available and share valuable advice for pursuing your dream career in this industry. - Learn more about LCF Graduate Futures: www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-c…/graduate-futures - Email [email protected] for a full audio transcript.

Chaired by Dr Cyana Madsen Students, Madison Hough and Emma Wichert discuss, 'Exploring exhibition dialogue as a catalyst for change.'

Chaired by Dr Cyana Madsen Students, Pauline Smith, Zoè Zacharatou and Lucy Jenner-Brown discuss, "Navigating Research, Finding and Disseminating Fashion Narratives".

Chaired by Dr Cyana Madsen Students, Georgie Hitchins and Divya Nayak discuss, "Exhibiting Fashion - The Physical and Digital"

Students from LCF's Graduate Diploma Fashion Management and Marketing in conversation.

Students from LCF's Graduate Diploma Fashion Management and Marketing in conversation.

Students from LCF's Graduate Diploma Fashion Management and Marketing in conversation.

Students from LCF's Graduate Diploma Fashion Management and Marketing in conversation.

In this episode we’ll be discussing all things portfolios. Joined by Juliet Edosa, BA Fashion Design Technology: Menswear graduate and founder of Lace and Needles London, we’ll be deep diving into what makes a great portfolio and what common mistakes to avoid. We’ll also be hearing from attendees from our recent LCF Placements Showcase about their experience of the Speed Portfolio Review sessions, what they learnt and the advice they’d give fellow students about curating a portfolio. - Email [email protected] to get placement support from the LCF Graduate Futures Placements Team - Learn more about LCF Graduate Futures: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-college-of-fashion/graduate-futures - Email [email protected] for a full audio transcript.

In this podcast you will hear Deborah Britz (Supervisor on the Collaborative Challenge) discuss how she encourages students to find ways to communicate and work together. Deborah reminds us of the fun, value and importance of collaboration.

Listen to how they slowly developed professional working relationships and shared their expertise to create innovative fashion business solutions.

Listen to how collectivity they found new ways to transmit the tactile physicality of textiles in a digital space.

In partnership with Centre for Sustainable Fashion, UAL. Listen to this team discuss and celebrate their experiences of working together and what role activism can play when tackling cultural appropriation.

In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges and incredible strengths of freelancing as a neurodivergent individual. Join us as we catch up with Niamh Coughlan, graduate from BA Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear, ahead of the launch of her second collection which embraces her values of inclusivity, sustainability and heritage. From managing focus and energy to leveraging creativity and innovation, this conversation is packed with practical tips, personal stories, and strategies to help neurodiverse freelancers thrive. Whether you’re navigating ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or any other form of neurodiversity, this episode offers insights on building a career that works with your brain, not against it. Tune in for thoughtful perspectives and actionable ideas to shape your freelancing journey on your terms. • Check out NE Coughlan: https://necoughlan.com/ • Find out more about Access to Work: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work • Learn more about the Disability Confident Employer Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign • Learn more about LCF Graduate Futures: www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-c…/graduate-futures • Email [email protected] for a full audio transcript.

In this insightful episode, we catch up with Niamh Coughlan, graduate from BA Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear, two years after stepping out of the classroom and into the industry. From the highs and lows of navigating the freelance world whilst also employed, to the unexpected twists that shaped her career path, Niamh shares an honest reflection on life post-graduation. Now a Freelance Designer with her own apparel brand, she’ll talk about the challenges of comparing herself to others, keeping momentum when you’re self-employed and how her dreams have evolved. Whether you’re a student aspiring to make your mark or a professional looking for a fresh perspective, tune in for candid advice, lessons learned, and inspiration for your own fashion journey. • Graduated between may-June 2023? Find out more about Graduate Outcomes: www.graduateoutcomes.ac.uk/about-survey • Check out NE Coughlan: https://necoughlan.com/ • Learn more about LCF Graduate Futures: www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-c…/graduate-futures • Email [email protected] for a full audio transcript.

In this insightful episode, we catch up with Jake Jell, recent graduate from BA Fashion Buying and Merchandising, one year after stepping out of the classroom and into the industry. From the highs and lows of navigating his first job, to the unexpected twists that shaped his career path, Jake shares an honest reflection on life post-graduation. Now a Buying Assistant for Harrods, he’ll talk about the challenges of breaking into the creative world, the skills he wishes he had honed earlier, and how his dreams have evolved. Whether you’re a student aspiring to make your mark or a professional looking for a fresh perspective, tune in for candid advice, lessons learned, and inspiration for your own fashion journey. • Graduated between may-June 2023? Find out more about Graduate Outcomes: www.graduateoutcomes.ac.uk/about-survey • Learn more about LCF Graduate Futures: www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-c…/graduate-futures • Email [email protected] for a full audio transcript.

This podcast discusses the market implications of the recently published results from leading luxury groups, including changing consumer preferences, the sector's China problem and the never-ending Creative Director musical chairs, with graduates from marketing courses.

Ginerva Calo, MA Strategic Fashion Marketing graduate and Ena Udemba, MA Fashion Design Management graduate, discuss inclusivity of women in the fashion industry with Hannah Middleton, Knowledge Exchange Lead for the Fashion Business School. What we choose to wear as women, shapes our self-expression and identity, yet often women are restricted by fashion brands in their wardrobe choices. Join us in discussing the role of sizing, brand activism and femvertising in fostering brand equity and female empowerment among female consumers.

The podcast is centred on discussing two dissertation projects: one investigating the psychological effects of athleisure-wear on well-being and healthy eating intentions, and the other exploring Gen Z's attraction to live streaming and e-commerce. In discussion with Kim Gerber, MA Strategic Fashion Marketing, Madison Ridings, MSc Applied Psychology in Fashion and Huanyun Yao, MA Global Fashion Retailing.

This podcast explores sustainability, in the context of fashion marketing, considering consumer attitudes to sustainability, and the ways in which we can communicate and engage consumers in sustainable purchasing. In discussion with graduates Eva Dojackova, MA Strategic Fashion Marketing and Manvi Jainth, MA Fashion Marketing & Sustainability.