Today, the 'Designed for Life' exhibition at London College of Fashion provides a captivating insight into the diverse narratives that have shaped east London's vibrant culture.

Cuts and Roots is the final iteration of the 1000 Coats programme a collaboration with local barbershop, ROOTS; Making for Change at Poplar Works became a replica space for men to come together in a creative and collaborative capacity.

Introducing Designed for Life, a new, free, exhibition exploring London College of Fashion’s decades long commitment to harnessing fashion, design and creative practice as a force for positive social change.

‘Love Letters to the Buildings’ delves into the rich history of our cherished buildings. Through extensive research in the LCF Archives and Library, as well as the exploration of special collections, films, and oral testimonies, we embark on a journey to understand the profound significance of these spaces.

The exhibition is curated by Simon Costin and Mellany Robinson, of the Museum of British Folklore, and Professor Amy De La Haye, Rootstein Hopkins Chair of Dress History & Curatorship and Joint Director of the Research Centre for Fashion Curation at London College of Fashion, UAL, in collaboration with Compton Verney.

LCF is excited to announce that from September 2023, when it opens the doors to its new home as part of East Bank, it will offer a brand-new, free, cultural programme open to the public.