At the Fashion Business School, our students and academics combine creativity, critical insight, and deep industry expertise to tackle real-world business challenges. Through a dynamic mix of consultancy opportunities we empower industry partners with fresh, actionable solutions.
Whether co-creating bespoke projects or shaping curriculum briefs, our expert academics work closely with partners to deliver tailored outcomes that drive tangible results. Collaborating with our vibrant academic community gives businesses direct access to innovative thinking, next-generation talent, and the strategic guidance of experienced educators.
Toray Industries have been pushing the boundaries of material manufacture and innovation for over 90 years. They approached Fashion Business School with a question: Why does underwear undersell in European markets in comparison to South-East Asian markets?
The 2024 Global Fashion Summit took place in May 2024 in Copenhagen and 10 MA Fashion Marketing and Sustainability students were selected after a rigorous selection process and attended as volunteers.
The Leading Design Practice (LDP) module is front and centre of bridging the gap between theory and practice and is a great way for our students to extend their professional network. Each year, MA Fashion Design Management students work collaboratively to respond to a live brief set by a range of industry experts.
Nowadays where sustainability is no longer optional but essential, fashion brands are taking bold steps toward responsible practices. One such collaboration was between Paloma Wool, an independent fashion brand, and the Fashion Business School (FBS) at the London College of Fashion. The partnership developed a robust sustainability strategy that integrated sustainability into Paloma Wool’s supply chain and business operations.
As part of our commitment to impactful Knowledge Exchange, this collaborative project between the MA Fashion Design Management course at London College of Fashion and emerging sustainable brand Save Your Wardrobe exemplifies how academia and industry can come together to drive innovation and positive change. This initiative highlights the mutual benefits of sharing expertise, with students gaining real-world insights while contributing fresh thinking to sustainable fashion solutions.
One of our most successful collaborations has been with lifestyle brand Flying Tiger Copenhagen. Second-year BA Fashion Buying & Merchandising students took part in a project that blurred the lines between classroom and real-world experience.
London College of Fashion students teamed up with Selyn, Sri Lanka's only fair trade and leading handloom manufacturer, to pioneer blockchain technology integration with traditional craft and design.
For over four years, the Fashion Business School (FBS), London College of Fashion, has partnered with IMRG, the voice of eCommerce in the UK, in a forward-thinking collaboration that connects academic research with real-world retail strategy.