LCF Graduate Futures

Nina Van Volkinburg interviews MA students at Fashion Business School, London College of Fashion, University Arts London to discover the focus of their final major projects. All Fashion Business School students are required to complete a final major project in their final year, with a focus on fashion business.
 
We are joined by Kiran Ali, Melanie Wijesinghe, and Fernando Cortés Martinez from the Fashion Business School, London College of Fashion, who outline their research capturing an industry in flux. Our discussion focuses on the use of immersive technologies in luxury fashion e-tail, the well-being of the apparel sector’s female garment workers and how clienteling is implemented in the Spanish fashion luxury industry.

LCFMA22: Nina Van Volkinburg in conversation with Fashion Business School graduates

In this episode LCF Graduate futures are joined by thought leaders who have embedded equity, diversity and inclusion into the DNA of their business models. Our guest speakers, Maria O’Sullivan-Abeyratne - Founder and CEO of Adaptista, and Ashley Alleyne, a Senior Strategist at Creative Equals, explore how future founders and freelancers can authentically better the lived experiences of the customers, clients, communities and employees they engage with.
• Find out more about Adaptista: https://www.instagram.com/adaptista/?hl=en
• Check out Creative Equals: https://www.instagram.com/creativeequals/?hl=en
• Sign up to LCF MY_Jobs: www.lcf-my-jobs.arts.ac.uk/signin
• Email graduate.futures@fashion.arts.ac.uk for a full audio transcript.

Careers In Fashion: Entrepreneurship and Inclusivity

LCF’s Professor Reina Lewis took Faith & Fashion to St Mary’s Church Walthamstow, London, to discuss how diverse religious, spiritual, secular and philosophical moral perspectives are articulated through fashion and style. In relation to the exhibition Material Witnesses: Fashion as Everyday Activism, Reina set out to explore how people use fashion in forms of everyday activism, creativity, and sustainability in a panel discussion with:

- Dr Christine Checinska, the V&A’s Senior Curator of African and African Diaspora Fashion and Lead Curator of the Africa Fashion exhibition
- Humeera Dar, whose graduate menswear collection drew on her Kashmiri heritage – using dead stock to create streetwear with messages of support for Human Rights
- Alisa Ruzavina, artist, designer, and educator, whose interdisciplinary socially-engaged practice and community work is informed by vegan philosophy and animist beliefs

Join Reina to hear the panel and audience discuss fashion’s role in expressing materially how people see themselves and their beliefs and in shaping the means through which this can be articulated.

LCF Global X Faith & Fashion: Material Witnesses: Everyday Fashion Activism

In this episode, LCF Graduate Futures’ Conall Miller is joined by guest speaker and co-host Cheryl Isaacs, Chartered Psychologist (BPS). 

Joining them are BA Fashion Marketing student Lam Thanh Bui, BA Fashion Journalism student Madison Guldborg and MA Fashion Journalism recent graduate, Maya Avram. We will be discussing managing change and sharing experiences of change, transition, and ambiguity. We will also discuss how by challenging and embracing change, we can overcome obstacles, and see this as an opportunity to learn and thrive.

• Email graduate.futures@fashion.arts.ac.uk for a full audio transcript.

Careers in Fashion: Managing Change

This Anti-Fashion Fashion podcast is an opportunity to listen to 3 fiesty MA students' perspectives on work, life and relationships.

Collaborative Challenge: The Anti-Fashion Fashion Podcast

Track 3 - Grandad - The History Of An East London Print Worker

In this episode, Graduate Futures' Placement team is joined by students Bella Magee, Arianna Antoniazzi and Sharon Ng, and BA Fashion Journalism and Content Creation lecturer, Emilie Hill. The team will be sharing their thoughts around work experience placements, how to secure them and how to make the most once you're there. The podcast explores networking, refining applications and top tips for leaving a lasting impression at your placement. Tune in for candid conversations on how to best navigate the world work.

• Email graduate.futures@fashion.arts.ac.uk for a full audio transcript.

Careers in Fashion: Making the most of your placement

In this episode, the Graduate Futures team is joined by students Jessica Curry, Iga Paterewicz, Mathilde Weihrich who will be asking questions about all things costume design, and the realities of working in the film industry to our Emmy nominated alumni guest, Jovana Gospavic. Tune in to find out more about Jovana’s thoughts and experiences, and how to find roles and navigate as a newbie in the industry.

• Email graduate.futures@fashion.arts.ac.uk for a full audio transcript.

Careers in Fashion: Navigating the world of film with Jovana Gospavic

British fashion and set designer Simon Costin has had a life long passion for folklore set in motion by a childhood experience. He set up and is the Director of the Museum of British Folklore and has been going to the Jack in the Green Festival in Hastings for about 30 years. He describes the ‘Jack’ as an ambulant hedge which is attended by the ‘Bogies’. For several years Simon has been part of a flamboyant group known as the ‘Gay Bogies’. He used to make his own costumes for the festival but recently collaborated with the costume designer Christopher Kelly to create a Gay Bogies costume based on a frock coat, which was in fashion during the 1730s, the approximate date of the first written accounts of the Jack in the Green Festival.

Making Mischief Oral History Project 'Jack in the Green' full

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 group. Josie Wilkes and Lily Cheetham have been involved with the group for several years and absolutely love what they do.

Making Mischief Oral History Project 'Boss Morris' full

The Thread | Fashion Marketing Unravelled | Episode 1

Doreen was born within the sound of Bow Bells which makes her a true Cockney. She became a Pearly Queen in the mid 1990s, firstly as a Pearly Pride (an apprentice) and eventually earning her title. Unusually Doreen has two titles, one in her own right (Pearly Queen of Bow Bells), and one with her late husband (Pearly King and Queen of Old Kent Road). The main business of Pearlies, according to Doreen, is collecting funds for charities. An average day involves putting on your outfit and standing outside supermarkets rattling a bucket. Doreen's outfit has motifs of flowers, bells and horseshoes and her jacket is covered in badges given to her by different charities.

Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Pearly Queen' full

Michael Fowell has been dancing in the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance since he was 7 years old. He’s now 29 and proud to be involved in a tradition which goes back hundreds of years. In fact, the reindeer horns worn by the performers (which hang on the wall of St Nicholas’ church in Abbots Bromley for the rest of the year) are more than 1000 years old. The dancers consist of six deer men, a Fool, hobby horse, bowman and Maid Marian. They perform all around the neighbourhood covering about 10 miles during the day. Michael's family has been involved for generations. He carries the No 4 horn which is the lightest one.

Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Abbots Bromley Horn Dance' full

Simon Pipe is the creator of the Banbury Hobby Horse. In 2000 councillors in the town of Banbury in Oxfordshire wanted to capitalise on the famous nursery rhyme 'Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross'. Simon, who was a Morris dancer and had attended one-day events like Jack in the Green in Hastings, suggested a hobby horse festival for Banbury. The councillors agreed to it and the event started to take place annually. People created their own hobby horses and brought them to Banbury to parade through the streets. Simon's hobby horse is a white creature with ping pong eyes, four legs and a blue horse rug covering the wearer.

Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Banbury Hobby Horse' full

Kinsi Abdullah is an artist interested in championing and preserving the textiles, fashions, art and crafts of the Somali community in Britain. Three decades ago she set up Numbi Arts in Stratford and works collaboratively with other organisations to 'take over' venues and put on Somali events. She hopes one day to create a Somali museum and has a clear vision of what this would look like. Mellany Robinson is the project manager of the Museum of British Folklore. This also has no physical base, and in this interview, Mellany and Kinsi swap experiences of setting up a museum.

Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Setting up Museums' full

In this episode, we hear from two LCF alumni as they share their personal journeys and best practices for navigating the ever-changing fashion jobs market. Freelance Fashion Forecaster and Senior Strategist Angela Baidoo (BA Fashion Design and Development 2005), Co-Founder of The Fashion Blueprint, and Sustainable Fashion Business Specialist Giovanna Vieira (BA Fashion Management 2017) will offer insights into job search strategies, application processes, and creating opportunities to suit your skill set. They will also share how they accomplished securing roles at Burberry, Selfridges, Ganni, and WGSN as well as starting their freelance practices.

• Email graduate.futures@fashion.arts.ac.uk for a full audio transcript.

Careers in Fashion: Navigating the fashion jobs market

Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | Introduction

Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 1 Narrow Boat Art White Post Lane Bridge

Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 2 Graffiti And Rave Lord Napier Pub

Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 3 Beating The Bounds Victoria Park

Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 4 Suffragettes Procession And Pageants 555 Roman Road

Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 5 Bow Fair  Blue Plaque 3 Fairfield Road

Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 6 The Pearlies Bow Bells Pub

Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 7 Shell Grottos And A Morrice Bow Church

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.php?id=748462  
• Learn more about LCF Graduate Futures: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-college-of-fashion/graduate-futures
• Email graduate.futures@fashion.arts.ac.uk for a full audio transcript.

Careers in Fashion: Build an award-winning business

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 it. Over time she’s learnt to read the tides and where to look. She talks about the different styles of mudlarks - some striding out along the foreshore, some spending up to 2 hours in one small patch. She’s made many finds over the years, which she washes and presents as beautifully as possible. Among her collection are many buttons, including pearly buttons and shards of shells they were carved from. She talks about the Pearly button industry, a cottage industry mainly undertaken by women along the Thames who would purchase cheap buckets of shells from incoming ships. The shells were taken to their homes and carved into mother-of-pearl buttons.

Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Mudlarker'

The Thread | Fashion Marketing Unravelled | 2

In this podcast you will hear from contemporary designer Harold Kensington. Based in London, his brand, Aerold, focuses in ready to wear unisex clothing. Harold’s professional background ranges in aesthetic and establishment of brands; such brands as Diane Von Furstenberg, Céline and Yeezy. This experience has instilled in him the belief in quality production and fine materials, this is exemplified by his relationship with Corgi in Wales for his knitwear manufacturing.

• LCF Student Enterprise Team: set@fashion.arts.ac.uk 
• Virgin Start Up - https://www.virginstartup.org/
• Princes Trust: https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/support-starting-business
• Email graduate.futures@fashion.arts.ac.uk for a full audio transcript.

LCF Careers:  Creative Entrepreneurship with Harold Kensington

In this podcast you will hear from  London based fashion stylist Simone Sylvester about how she built her career and how LCF supported her professional growth. 

• Visit LCF Careers to find out what we do: www.arts.ac.uk/fashion/lcf-student-careers
• LCF Student Enterprise Team: set@fashion.arts.ac.uk
• Visit Simone's website www.simonesylvester.format.com
• Email graduate.futures@fashion.arts.ac.uk for a full audio transcript.

LCF Careers: Creative Entrepreneurship with Simone Sylvester

In the first episode of Careers in Fashion: you will hear from London based freelance garment technologist, Zuzanna Mieszek about working life post-graduation and the best strategies for job searching. An LCF Alumna, Zuzanna has worked in UK and internationally, with brands such as Rapha Racing Limited, Mountain Warehouse and Apparel Africa.
 
• Visit LCF Careers to find out what we do: www.arts.ac.uk/fashion/lcf-student-careers
• LCF Careers LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/lcfcareerslinkedin
• LCF Careers Live: http://bit.ly/LCFCareersLive
• Email graduate.futures@fashion.arts.ac.uk for a full audio transcript.

Careers in Fashion: Job Search Strategies with Zuzanna Mieszek

Careers in Fashion: goes backstage at the LCF Careers Fair speaking with Ralph Lauren, Reserved, H&M, Liberty London and The Dune Group about how you can improve your interview technique. Listen to feedback from major brands and students who attended the LCF Careers Fair 2018. 

• Visit LCF Careers to find out what we do: www.arts.ac.uk/fashion/lcf-student-careers
• LCF Careers LinkedIn: bit.ly/lcfcareerslinkedin 
• LCF Careers Live: bit.ly/LCFCareersLive
• Email graduate.futures@fashion.arts.ac.uk for a full audio transcript.

Careers In Fashion - Interview Skills

Celebrating new work from Postgraduate courses at the London College of Fashion, this series explores a range of provocative, imaginative and critical projects developed by students from MA Fashion Curation, MA Fashion Cultures and Histories and MA Fashion Journalism. Each of the three episodes will explore a theme or perspective highlighted in this year’s work – from projects that embrace and champion activism and work that reveals hidden histories and reclaims the past for new audiences to alternative narratives that are created around dress, proposing dramatically different perspectives from which to view fashion. The podcasts are hosted by internationally renowned curators and dress historians Amy de la Haye and Judith Clark, co-founders of the Centre for Fashion Curation at London College of Fashion.

The third episode in the series, Alternative narratives, features conversations with Jessica Fletcher (MA Fashion Cultures and Histories), Ayana Masuno (MA Fashion Cultures and Histories) and Daisy Cooper (MA Fashion Journalism).

LCFMA21 School of Media and Communication: Alternative Narratives

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