The
London College of Fashion (
LCF) is a constituent college of the
University of the Arts London, offering
undergraduate and
postgraduate courses in
fashion and related industries. It is the only college in
Britain to specialise in fashion education, research and consultancy.
History
The college was originally founded by the former
London County Council in 1906 as the
Shoreditch Technical Institute Girls School and the
Bartlett St and Clapham Trade School, which were opened to train young girls in the art of
dressmaking,
millinery,
embroidery and
hairdressing. The London County Council was later abolished and replaced with the
Inner London Education Authority until 1986. The two institutions later amalgamated to form one college for the garment trades: London College of Fashion.
Cordwainers College is an integral school of the London College of Fashion. The former head of college, Sandra Holtby, was awarded the
OBE in the 2006 New Year's Honours. The current head of college is Dr Frances Corner.
Campuses
John Prince's Street site from Oxford Street.
East London, Mare Street site-main entrance.
East London, Mare Street site-halls of residence.
The main college building at John Prince's Street is situated next to
Oxford Street, just north of
Oxford Circus. The college also shares the
University of the Arts London's administrative arm at Davies Street, next to
Bond Street for
photography and
marketing courses. The site at Lime Grove in
West London houses specialist facilities for
knitwear,
embroidery and
pattern cutting. There are three sites situated in
East London at Mare Street, Golden Lane (barbican)
for
footwear and accessories.
Affiliations
The London College of Fashion is a constituent college of the
University of the Arts London, with
Camberwell College of Arts,
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design,
Chelsea College of Art and Design,
London College of Communication and
Wimbledon College of Art.
Visiting lecturers
Alumni
