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The Fabricant receives European support for AI project to improve fashion industry

The European Union is providing financial support to the Amsterdam-based fashion-tech company The Fabricant for the development of an AI-driven initiative. In collaboration with the University of the Arts London (UAL), the Image to Pattern project focuses on automating the conversion of design sketches into production-ready patterns, according...

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Adidas partners with UAL and Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation on young talent scholarship

Sportswear giant Adidas has established a new scholarship with the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation (SLDF) for young creative talent at the University of the Arts London (UAL). The scholarship, amounting to a total of 300,000 pounds, is available to four Home students who have participated in UAL’s Insights Programme or who are from a Black Asian...

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New book details how to become a fashion educator

When you’re an educator standing in front of a class of expectant upturned faces for the first time, it’s often a nerve-wracking case of sink or swim. Being a fashion educator has only become more challenging post-pandemic and despite the importance of the work, there exists minimal guidance material for anyone considering a transition from...

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Monsoon Accessorize to fund fashion scholarships

Fashion retail group Monsoon Accessorize has announced it will fund scholarships for “trailblazing students” on the MA Fashion Futures course at London College of Fashion (LCF) and Central Saint Martins (CSM), University of the Arts London (UAL). The move follows a successful pilot where the retail group supported two students, an LCF MA Fashion...

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New LCF exhibition celebrates role of costume in folk customs

University of the Arts London (UAL) has announced its next major exhibition, "Making More Mischief: Folk Costume in Britain," opening from April 9th to June 22nd, 2024, at LCF’s new location in East Bank, Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. “Making More Mischief” serves as the highly anticipated sequel to Compton Verney’s 2023 exhibition,...

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Exploring the true price tag of fashion education: A global insight into the costs of fashion schools

Venturing into the world of fashion holds an irresistible allure, especially when setting sights on one of the pivotal hubs in this industry: Paris, New York, Milan, or London. These cities serve as the breeding grounds for the most iconic names in the fashion realm. But what financial investment is required to enter the top fashion schools,...

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UAL awarded Queen’s Anniversary Prize for role in sustainability education

University of the Arts London (UAL) has been announced as the recipient of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize, an honour awarded every two years to the UK university or college that delivers benefits to the wider world through education and training. UAL was selected for its role in “influencing perceptions and actions towards environmental and...

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Monsoon partners with UAL on 'zero-waste' capsule

Fashion retailer Monsoon has unveiled a new collaborative collection with London College of Fashion (LCF), alongside the institute’s Making for Change and FabricWorks social initiatives. Together with LCF’s University of the Arts London (UAL), Monsoon has released an eight-piece capsule collection, featuring the likes of ponchos, dresses,...

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LCF to host exhibition tracing the social impact of fashion

London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London (UAL) has announced a new, free fashion exhibition to coincide with the opening of its new, single-site campus at East Bank on Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this October. ‘Designed for Life,’ will run from October 2 to January 19, 2024, and will explore LCF’s decades-long...

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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...