Business and Innovation
We connect external partners with the dynamic and creative talent of LCF’s students, graduates and staff.
Business and Innovation serves as an in-house hub with a wide range of expertise and experience, able to take a client brief and provide a creative solution.
From creating strategic partnerships to the management and delivery of projects, we work alongside our partners throughout, helping to navigate the journey from start to finish – including post-project evaluation.
By working with LCF students, staff and graduates you are guaranteed fresh, innovative thinking whilst simultaneously supporting the future of the fashion industry.
Ways to engage with us
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Sponsored student and graduate projects
Collaborate directly with LCF students and graduates and discover how your business can benefit from their creative input.
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Consultancy and innovation projects
We provide expert consultancy to scope, shape and deliver ground-breaking projects with organisations from within and outside of the fashion industry.
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Partnerships and college-wide sponsorships
We work with industry to create enduring partnerships that develop in an organic way, for the mutual benefit of the college, its students and graduates, and our partners.
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Student support: Awards and scholarships
Our awards and scholarships are crucial in removing barriers and providing invaluable opportunities, ensuring our creative talent can achieve their full potential.
Industry stories
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Winner Myla Potts Discusses Collaborating with Russell & Bromley as a BA (Hons) Cordwainers Footwear
In this blog we catch up with Lily Bolingbroke from the Business and Innovation team about her interview with Russel and Bromley x LCF competition winner and BA (Hons) Cordwainers Footwear student Myla Potts, where she shares insights into her
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Meet Nicoletta Akabuogu, BA (Hons) Fashion Pattern Cutting graduate
Recent graduate, Nicoletta tells us about her experience at LCF and her journey to Africa Fashion Week.
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British Footwear Association names Sarah Day in Fab 50 people in the Footwear trade
Sarah Day chats through her background, journey at LCF and and being named one of the British Footwear Association Fab 50 people.
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The Kering Award for Sustainable Fashion 2019
The winners for the Kering Award for Sustainable Fashion 2019 were announced at the Kering London HQ last week. In total four LCF students were awards prizes from Gucci.
What we offer graduates and alumni
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Social purpose
London College of Fashion is committed to using fashion as a discipline to drive change, build a sustainable future and improve the way we live.
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Fashion Innovation Agency
Our Fashion Innovation Agency pairs emerging brands with technology companies in order to nurture exciting progress in the field of fashion tech.
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The Fashion District
The Fashion District is where fashion, tech, business and education, compete, collaborate and innovate – to develop new products and processes, foster talent and create new jobs – strengthening London’s position at the forefront of the global fashion industry.
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Collaborative Challenge
Collaborative Challenge is a unique, first of its kind opportunity for London College of Fashion postgraduate students to collaborate across disciplines and work with industry partners.
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Cordwainers
LCF provide two BA Cordwainers courses in footwear and bags and accessories as well as a postgraduate course in footwear.