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

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In this episode, the Graduate Futures Placements Team are joined by guest speakers and LCF students Sam Thelwell, studying BA Fashion Design Technology: Menswear and Yoonsoo Lee, BA Fashion Buying and Merchandising. They will be sharing details about their experiences before and during their placements abroad in Paris and Sweden. If you are interested in doing a placement abroad, as this podcast can inspire your journey. We will explore how to prepare for a placement abroad, the potential challenges and how to manage life outside of work.

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

Careers in Fashion: Placements Abroad

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 insightful episode, we catch up with Jake Jell, recent graduate from BA Fashion Buying and Merchandising, one year after stepping out of the classroom and into the industry.

From the highs and lows of navigating his first job, to the unexpected twists that shaped his career path, Jake shares an honest reflection on life post-graduation. Now a Buying Assistant for Harrods, he’ll talk about the challenges of breaking into the creative world, the skills he wishes he had honed earlier, and how his dreams have evolved.

Whether you’re a student aspiring to make your mark or a professional looking for a fresh perspective, tune in for candid advice, lessons learned, and inspiration for your own fashion journey.

• Graduated between may-June 2023? Find out more about Graduate Outcomes: www.graduateoutcomes.ac.uk/about-survey
• Learn more about LCF Graduate Futures: www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-c…/graduate-futures
• Email graduate.futures@fashion.arts.ac.uk for a full audio transcript.

Careers in Fashion: Alumni Afterthoughts with Jake Jell, Buying Assistant for Harrods

In this insightful episode, we catch up with Niamh Coughlan, graduate from BA Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear, two years after stepping out of the classroom and into the industry.

From the highs and lows of navigating the freelance world whilst also employed, to the unexpected twists that shaped her career path, Niamh shares an honest reflection on life post-graduation. Now a Freelance Designer with her own apparel brand, she’ll talk about the challenges of comparing herself to others, keeping momentum when you’re self-employed and how her dreams have evolved.

Whether you’re a student aspiring to make your mark or a professional looking for a fresh perspective, tune in for candid advice, lessons learned, and inspiration for your own fashion journey.

•	Graduated between may-June 2023? Find out more about Graduate Outcomes: www.graduateoutcomes.ac.uk/about-survey
•	Check out NE Coughlan:  https://necoughlan.com/ 
•	Learn more about LCF Graduate Futures: www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-c…/graduate-futures
•	Email graduate.futures@fashion.arts.ac.uk for a full audio transcript.


Careers in Fashion: Alumni Afterthoughts with Niamh Coughlan, Freelance Designer

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 form of neurodiversity, this episode offers insights on building a career that works with your brain, not against it. Tune in for thoughtful perspectives and actionable ideas to shape your freelancing journey on your terms.

•	Check out NE Coughlan: https://necoughlan.com/
•	Find out more about Access to Work: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work
•	Learn more about the Disability Confident Employer Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign 
•	Learn more about LCF Graduate Futures: www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-c…/graduate-futures 
•	Email graduate.futures@fashion.arts.ac.uk for a full audio transcript.

Careers in Fashion: Neurodiverse Minds in the Freelance World with Niamh Coughlan

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 
- 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: Portfolios for Placements with Juliet Edosa, Founder of Lace and Needles London

In this episode, we explore the exciting world of beauty and cosmetics. Hosted by Course Leader in MSc Cosmetic Science Diogo Baltazar and final-year MSc student Amna-Janine Beau-Elsayed, they are joined by MSc Cosmetic Science alumna Rachael Polowyj, Business Development Manager at IMCD Group. They will discuss Rachael's impressive career journey, the latest beauty trends, and the diverse breadth of beauty and cosmetics roles available and share valuable advice for pursuing your dream career in this industry.

- Learn more about LCF Graduate Futures: www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-c…/graduate-futures
- Email graduate.futures@fashion.arts.ac.uk for a full audio transcript.

Careers in Fashion: Unlocking Your Dream Career in the Beauty Industry with Rachael Polowyj, Business Development Manager at IMCD Group

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