London College of Fashion

London College of Fashion is the only college in the UK to specialise in fashion education, research and consultancy. We offer a unique portfolio of courses that aim to reflect the breadth of opportunity available in this vibrant industry.

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Source: www.fashion.arts.ac.uk

Graduate Fashion Week

Graduate Fashion Week is where it all begins. There is no disputing that we have the most amazing design talent in this country!

Until 1991 there was no comprehensive catwalk schedule amongst the UK’s leading fashion colleges. Shows took place over four weeks across the country with no synergy or focal point.

Over the years Graduate Fashion Week has launched the careers of such brilliant British designers such as, Stella McCartney, Julian MacDonald, Antonio Baradi, Hussein Cha-layan, Christopher Bailey, Stuart Vevers and Owen Gaster.

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Source: www.gfw.org.uk

Matthew Williamson

The luxury fashion house, Matthew Williamson, was founded in February 1997 by designer, Matthew Williamson and CEO, Joseph Velosa.

Williamson studied at Central Saint Martins, and graduated in 1994. Following his initial show, Matthew Williamson’s collections have continued to gather momentum, cementing his reputation as an internationally renowned designer and one of the UK’s leading designer talents. In February 2002, Matthew showed for the first time during New York Fashion Week expanding opportunities within the press and attracting a wider audience commercially.

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Source: www.matthewwilliamson.com

Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney launched her eponymous label in 2001 as a joint venture with Gucci Group. The brand’s luxury ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, fragrances, eyewear, accessories, organic skin care range and performance range with Adidas are available through its acclaimed flagship stores and around 600 luxury stores in key cities worldwide.

She studied at Central Saint Martins, and her graduate collection was licenced to Browns. The Stella McCartney label was launched in 1995, and she was appointed chief designer at the French ready-to-wear house, Chloe, in March 1997.

A vegetarian like her mother, Linda, she won’t use leather or fur, and supports PETA.

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Source: www.stellamccartney.co.uk, www.vogue.co.uk