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 placements@fashion.arts.ac.uk to get placement support from the LCF Graduate Futures Placements Team ..read more

Thames Mudlark Florrie Evans calls herself a committed lifetime mudlark. She grew up in south west London near the River Thames, and at low tide this was her playground. The first thing she remembers collecting as a child were bits of blue and white pottery. Over the last 15 years, she has become a committed mudlark, and since 2014 she’s been taking her young daughter with her. Florrie is a member of the Society of Mudlarks and is licensed by the Port of London Authority to dig to 2 metres in the river bed. In this interview she explains why she goes mudlarking and the pleasure she gets out of ..read more

In this episode, we talk about how to kick-start a business whilst you are a student. Our guests are Chamiah Dewey, Emily Taylor and Hanan Tantush, 3 alumni who are running award winning businesses started during their times at London College of Fashion. They shared insights on the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, plus advice on how to grow a business and win some competitions along the way! • If you're a current student and was inspired by these stories, consider entering the Enterprise Challenge! You can find more details and how to apply here: https://moodle.arts.ac.uk/mod/page/view ..read more

Whitelands College (now part of University of Roehampton) has an archive of May Monarch robes that date back to the 1870s. The first ceremonies were sponsored by John Ruskin, the writer and polymath, who commissioned the children’s book illustrator Kate Greenaway to design the first robe. Each year Whitelands elects a May Queen (or since 1986 King) who wears a specially designed robe. The monarch leads a May Day ceremony and is invested by a bishop. These days there's a procession led by Morris dancers and a service, and previous May Monarchs are invited back and wear their costumes. Gilly and ..read more

Boss Morris is a group of female Morris dancers from Stroud in Gloucestershire. They formed in 2015 and perform at all sorts of events, such as local seasonal events, fetes, festivals and music awards (including Glastonbury and the Brits). Their style of dancing is Cotswold Morris but Boss pride themselves on adding 'twists and tweaks' and wearing 'radical' costumes. This has enabled them to engage with new and different audiences. They often perform with 'beasts' such as a lamb, a bull and an owl. All the costumes including the 'beasts' are hand-made, and designed and created by the whole gro ..read more

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 ..read more

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

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

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 ..read more

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 fo ..read more