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London College of Fashion frontage above Oxford Street
London College of Fashion frontage above Oxford Street

The London College of Fashion is a member of the University of the Arts London Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 681 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 681 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The University of the Arts London is a federal university and Europes largest and leading centre for education in art communication and design. ...


It specialises in undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fashion and related industries. The main college building at 20 John Princes Street overlooks Oxford Street, just north of Oxford Circus. There are two other sites in the West End, and a Craft Centre at the Barbican. In East London, two sites in Hackney, at Mare Street and Curtain Road, are responsible for foundation courses, technology and manufacture Fashion illustration by George Barbier of a gown by Jeanne Paquin, 1912, from La Gazette du bon ton, the most influential fashion magazine of its era. ... Oxford Street, with Centre Point in the background Oxford Street in 1875, looking west from the junction with Duke Street. ... Oxford Circus, looking westward Oxford Circus is the area of London at the busy intersection of Regent Street and Oxford Street. ... A small part of the Barbican, showing flats and café area Shakespeare Tower, one of the residential towers The Barbican Estate is a residential estate in the City of London, in an area densely packed with commerce and finance. ... East London area East London is the name commonly given to the north eastern part of London, England on the north side of the River Thames. ... The London Borough of Hackney is a London Borough in the east end of London and part of inner London. ...


The current head of college is Dr Frances Corner. The former Head of College Sandra Holtby was awarded the OBE in the 2006 New Year's Honours. Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand Cross...


Visiting lecturers

Visiting lecturers have included:

Jimmy Choo, born Jimmy CHOW Yeang Keat, is a London-based womens luxury fashion designer best known for his exquisite hand-made shoes. ... Tom Ford (born August 27, 1962) is an American fashion designer. ... Alexandra Shulman is editor of British Vogue who wrote some snarky comments about the Wikipedia entry for haute couture in an article in the Guardian. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ...

Notable Alumni

  • Angela Buttolph - Journalist
  • Lindka Cierach - Fashion Designer
  • Erin O'Connor - Model
  • Kirsty Gallacher - Sports presenter
  • Harriet Jagger - Journalist
  • Nicola Jeal - Journalist
  • Andrew Ramroop - Tailor
  • Bibi Russell - Fashion Designer
  • Rachel Stevens - Popstar
  • Alek Wek - Model
  • Julianne Regan - Rock star

Erin OConnor is an English supermodel. ... Kirsty Jane Gallacher (born January 20, 1976, Edinburgh) is a Scottish television presenter often specialising in sport programmes. ... Rachel Lauren Stevens (born April 9, 1978) is an English singer and actress and an occasional model who lives in Hampstead, London. ... Julianne Regan Julianne Regan is an English singer, song writer, guitarist, bass guitarist and keyboard player, originally from Coventry. ...

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Cordwainers at London College of Fashion (365 words)
London College of Fashion joined forces with the world renowned Cordwainers College, in August 2000 to offer a unique experience in the study of footwear and accessories within the context of the fashion industry.
This dynamic union has enabled London College of Fashion to further enhance its strength of achieving design innovation through technology, as it broadens its portfolio of specialist courses to include footwear and accessories from foundation through to postgraduate level study.
The College, with its central London location and strong commercial and industrial orientation, is in an ideal position to enjoy a close relationship with the fashion industry and the livery companies based in the city who are of tremendous support to the footwear and accessories courses.
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