About

London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London, is proud to announce the opening of its new home as part of East Bank, the vibrant cultural quarter for innovation, creativity, and learning situated on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. With a rich history spanning 117 years, LCF's brand-new Cultural Programme aims to engage, collaborate, and welcome the public on an unprecedented scale.

As a global leader in higher education and the fashion industry, LCF offers a wide range of courses encompassing all aspects of fashion, from business and communication to design and more. The Cultural Programme of LCF seeks to advance the College's mission of shaping lives through fashion by engaging communities, industry professionals, and local and global audiences in understanding the significance of creativity in today's world.

The Cultural Programme curates and produces annual seasons in collaboration with students, staff, the local community, and partners. It features a diverse range of exhibitions and events that are free of charge, including three to five major exhibitions per year, a series of weekend and after-hours events, and various pop-up experiences.

This exciting programme will encompass highly anticipated LCF events, such as the renowned postgraduate and graduate shows, as well as special summer collaborations with East Bank partners including V&A East, Sadler’s Wells, UCL East, and the BBC. These collaborations aim to bring programming beyond the confines of the buildings and into the public spaces of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the surrounding boroughs.

Our focus

Underpinning the Cultural Programme are our showcasing principles which are key themes that the cultural activity at the college will look to address themes including quality, new craft traditions, people and place, process and play, and engaging for impact.

Our values

We are collaborative: we always work in partnership, and share ideas, best practices and resources to amplify and enhance.

We are inclusive: our programme is representative of our LCF community and the world around us, we will tell many stories and always allow the expert to lead the process.

We are brave: we are comfortable with being uncomfortable, we are ok with getting it wrong, we will interrogate our programme, processes and privilege and will listen and learn.

We are kind: we will treat people equally regardless of background, experience or position.

We communicate: we are transparent, welcoming and open. We are approachable and willing to share ideas, learn from others and support ideas to grow.