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LCF to open free exhibition exploring wellbeing through fashion

The London College of Fashion (LCF) at the University of the Arts London (UAL) has announced a new exhibition entitled ‘Collective Care’ at its new East Bank campus in London. The exhibition will open its doors on September 24 and will run until December 14 and invites the public to reconsider the relationship between fashion and community...

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QS World University Rankings 2024 unveil top universities for art and design

Higher education data platform Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) published its 2024 ranking for the world’s top universities to study art and design last week. The Royal College of Art (RCA) in London has come out on top for the second year in a row. The University of the Arts London, known for its London College of Fashion (LCF) and Central Saint...

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British Council and UAL looking for sustainable fashion and technology proposals from UK and India

The cultural and educational organisation British Council has partnered with the University of the Arts London (UAL) and announced an open call for designers, design entrepreneurs, and SMEs from the UK and India to apply for the New Landscapes Catalyst Grant Scheme, a collaborative research and development scheme. The aim is to create solutions...

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Migration, dystopia and memories: London College of Fashion presents 2023 undergraduates

As graduate season comes to a head, London College of Fashion (LCF), a faculty of University of the Arts London (UAL) has hosted its annual undergraduate catwalk show for the class of 2023. Participants descended from the institute’s bachelors in Fashion Design Technology for both menswear and womenswear. The event kicked off LCF’s five-day...

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QS World University Rankings reveal the best universities to study fashion

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a higher education data platform, has unveiled its annual ranking of the world's best universities. In the field of art and design, the Royal College of Art in London takes the top position. The QS World University Rankings 2023 includes a total of 1,594 institutions, including 103 new ones. Each institution's ranking...

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LCF master students 2023 present at London Fashion Week

On Friday, February 17, the master students in fashion design technology (womenswear) and fashion design technology (menswear) at the London College of Fashion (LCF) at the University of the Arts London, presented their designs on the runway of London Fashion Week (LFW) AW23. The LCF postgraduate fashion show 2023 took place on the opening day...

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UAL named top 20 university by The Guardian

UK newspaper The Guardian recently published its 2023 University Guide which revealed that the University of the Arts London (UAL) has earned itself a top 20 spot for the first time. London university UAL, which includes London College of Fashion and art and design college Central Saint Martins, has ranked 19th on The Guardian’s 2023 University...

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UAL wins Outstanding Library Team THE Award

The University of the Arts London’s (UAL) libraries has won the ‘Outstanding Library Team’ Times Higher Education (THE) Award due to their extensive special collections online, it is also known as the ‘Oscars of higher education’, according to a statement. The award recognises the team’s creative approach to digitisation as they comprised...

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Condé Nast launches a sustainable fashion glossary

Condé Nast has partnered with the Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF) at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London (UAL) to launch a sustainable fashion glossary, which will be an authoritative global resource for understanding sustainable fashion and the fashion industry’s role in the climate emergency. The glossary forms part...

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Filippa K showcases biodegradable dresses and recyclable coats

Following two years of research, Swedish label Filippa K has exhibited two new “industry-changing garments”, each with a focus on a more sustainable approach from the start to the end of the production process. The exhibition is part of the ‘Circular Design Speeds’ project, and is in partnership with Mistra Future fashion and University of Arts...

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Mad About the Boy: a London College of Fashion exhibition on teenage boys and fashion

Teenage boys appear to be a never-ending source of inspiration for fashion designers and photographers alike, which is why the London College of Fashion (LCF) decided to create an exhibition paying homage to their appeal named: “Mad About the Boy”: an assembly of work from fashion designers and artists whose work was inspired by teenage boys and...

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Ethical Fashion Collective-founder honoured with Green Gown Award

London College of Fashion (LCF) alumna Charlotte Rebekah Instone, whose Ethical Fashion Collective was rewarded with the Green Gown Sustainability Champion Award. For the 11th year in a row, the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) has awarded 16 environmental game-changers from over 40 British universities and colleges...