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Meet the Sportwear alumus behind Nike Server — a footwear collectors’ dream platform!

Presentation slide showing photos of active models and a cyclist, with text about designing versatile, sustainable cycling apparel.
  • Written byJimena Rascon Azanedo
  • Published date 10 December 2025
Presentation slide showing photos of active models and a cyclist, with text about designing versatile, sustainable cycling apparel.
Linus Nutland showcasing his fashion design project featuring motion-blurred photos of models and a cyclist, alongside text describing the creation of functional, sustainable cycling clothing.

Industry engagement is at the heart of BA (Hons) Fashion Sportswear, a unique degree that teaches technical skills, including fabric innovation, garment engineering and performance-focused design, all tailored to the evolving sportswear market. From live projects to guest speakers, the course provides regular opportunities for students to learn directly from the people shaping the future of the industry. One recent highlight was a visit from LCF alum Linus Nutland, who has built an exciting career since graduating in 2023.

Now an archivist, designer and consultant, Linus has worked with global names including Nike, On Running, Puma, KENZO, Vibram, Mizuno and RÆBURN, as well as key retailers such as END., Offspring and Footpatrol. He has also made his own mark on the industry as  the founder of Nike Server – a renowned archive platform dedicated to rare and obscure Nike designs.

Reflecting on his time at LCF, Linus shared the lesson that has stayed with him most strongly. “Developing your design process is the most important aspect of your early studies/career,” he explained. “Everyone's design processes are unique to them and it's fine to not conform.” He also spoke about what keeps him inspired within the sportswear world, highlighting “the people you meet along the way, and places work can take you.”

Close-up of hands reviewing quilted and technical fabric pieces laid out on a table.
Students examining fabric samples and garment prototypes on a table, including quilted yellow material and green technical fabric with reflective details.

As part of his visit, Linus brought pieces from his own Nike archive, giving our students a rare opportunity to look closely at garments and footwear that usually live behind the scenes. For many, this hands-on access was a standout moment. Student Dominic Walker said, “It was a great opportunity to get access to his amazing archive of sportswear garments for my own research. Hearing about his experience made the industry feel more within reach.”

For others, hearing about Linus’s journey offered a sense of clarity and direction. Hallam Fletcher reflected: “Hearing about Linus’s experience at Uni and in industry showed how important it is to stay connected to what interests you – if your work isn’t rooted in that, your outcomes can easily lose direction.”

Course Leader Jess Williamson emphasised how valuable these continuing relationships are:

Our alumni network is a real asset to the course. We stay connected through social media and love seeing what our grads are doing – we’re incredibly proud of them! It shows current students there’s no single path into the industry and gives them real insight and inspiration.

— Jess Williamson

Linus’s visit was a reminder of how powerful these links can be. Our students get the chance to see how their skills translate into real-world roles, connect with people already shaping the industry, and gain inspiration for their own creative journeys.

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