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London College of Fashion

Work by BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles students at LCF Class of 2022, The Truman Brewery. Photography by Ana Blumenkron.
Work by BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles students at LCF Class of 2022, The Truman Brewery. Photography by Ana Blumenkron.
Work by BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles students at LCF Class of 2022, The Truman Brewery. Photography by Ana Blumenkron.

Welcome to London College of Fashion. It's a new academic year and we're delighted you'll be joining us - or returning to us.

A welcome message from UAL Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of London College of Fashion, Professor Andrew Teverson.

Joining London College of Fashion

  • Close-up aerial view of East Bank, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, October 2021 | Photograph: London Legacy Development Corporation
    Close-up aerial view of East Bank, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, October 2021 | Photograph: London Legacy Development Corporation
    Need to know

    Everything you need to know about starting at London College of Fashion.

  • LCF Make Along: Keyring Making Session.
    LCF Make Along: Keyring Making Session.
    Big Welcome events at LCF

    Get to know your LCF community and join our Big Welcome events.

Finding your way around

  • Golden Lane, LCF campus entrance. Photography by Ana Blumenkron.
    Golden Lane, LCF campus entrance. Photography by Ana Blumenkron.
    Getting to London College of Fashion

    London College of Fashion has campuses across London, from Shoreditch to Oxford Circus.

  • Close-up of student using sewing machine inside workshop. Photography Ana Blumenkron.
    Close-up of student using sewing machine inside workshop. Photography Ana Blumenkron.
    Facilities at LCF

    Students have access to specialist facilities, equipment, tools and resources across six London sites.

  • Dye Garden, Mare Street building, Photography by Ideal Insight.
    Dye Garden, Mare Street building, Photography by Ideal Insight.
    LCF Area guides

    Discover more about the areas surrounding our London sites, including places to visit, eat, travel and open spaces.

Starting your studies

  • Students reading in the Library, John Princes Street building. Photography by Ideal Insight.
    Students reading in the Library, John Princes Street building. Photography by Ideal Insight.
    LCF Library

    Take a tour of LCF's world renowned fashion library, ideal for research and study.

  • Image of a corset from the LCF Archive library.
    Image of a corset from the LCF Archive library.
    LCF Collections and Archive

    Hold a set of eclectic and eccentric collections that explore the history of London as a fashion capital.

  • Textiles work by Laetitia Forst, PhD Research Student. Photography by Alys Tomlinson.
    Textiles work by Laetitia Forst, PhD Research Student. Photography by Alys Tomlinson.
    Research facilities

    The research centres at LCF offer a great resource for your studies, from research to final projects.

  • Babett Kürschner, sitting on a sofa reading a book. Photography by Alys Tomlinson.
    Babett Kürschner, sitting on a sofa reading a book. Photography by Alys Tomlinson.
    Quiet spaces

    Each University site has a space for students, staff and visitors to undertake prayer or personal reflection or to use for health requirements or rest.

  • Student painting with art materials laying on a table. Photography by Ana Blumenkron.
    Student painting with art materials laying on a table. Photography by Ana Blumenkron.
    Arts Shop

    We have 9 arts shops across all UAL colleges, offering art, design and specialist materials.

  • Digital Learning Lab at Mare Street. Photography by Neneh Brathwaite
    Digital Learning Lab at Mare Street. Photography by Neneh Brathwaite
    Digital Learning Lab  

    Our labs provide an experimental environment to explore emerging futures of digital experience.

“The vast number of facilities makes me want to experiment and try new ideas.”

— Jeffrey Thomson International Preparation for Fashion (Certificate in Higher Education)
Student working in Print Workshop, Lime Grove building. Photography by Ideal Insight.Student working in Print Workshop, Lime Grove building. Photography by Ideal Insight.
Student working in Print Workshop, Lime Grove building. Photography by Ideal Insight.

Making the most of LCF

  • CFMA22 at Victoria House Basement. Photography by Eilwen Jones
    CFMA22 at Victoria House Basement. Photography by Eilwen Jones
    LCF Souncloud  

    Discover expert discussions, albums, podcasts, mixes and playlists from students, alumni and fashion professionals.

  • LCF Social event at Activities Week, February 2022. Photography by Ana Blumenkron
    LCF Social event at Activities Week, February 2022. Photography by Ana Blumenkron
    Student life at LCF

    Find out about College life through the voices of our LCF student content creators.

  • Instagram_Image taken from LCF Class of 2022 at The Truman Brewery. Photography by Ana Blumenkron.
    Instagram_Image taken from LCF Class of 2022 at The Truman Brewery. Photography by Ana Blumenkron.
    LCF Instagram  

    We love to feature student work on our social channels, sharing your innovative and creative talent with industry, experts, students and fashion enthusiasts from around the world.

  • Work by Licong Gong, LCFMA22 at Victoria House Basement. Photography by Ana Blumenkron
    Work by Licong Gong, LCFMA22 at Victoria House Basement. Photography by Ana Blumenkron.
    Postgraduate Community

    Post-Grad Community is your platform to share work, find opportunities, and connect with UAL’s wider creative network.

  • School of Media and Communication exhibition at Bargehouse, Oxo Tower, 2019. Photograph by Arianna Poverini.
    School of Media and Communication exhibition at Bargehouse, Oxo Tower, 2019. Photograph by Arianna Poverini.
    Graduate Futures

    Support for your career, freelancer and business start-up ambitions.

  • LCF x London Craft Week 2022. Photography by Ana Blumenkron
    LCF x London Craft Week 2022. Photography by Ana Blumenkron
    Fashion Space Gallery

    A showcasing platform highlighting voices and talent from LCF and the wider fashion world.

Welcome Week powered by UAL's Students' Union!

“As everyone is part of a creative community, I like the fact we can bounce off each other.”

— Harmeet Juttla BA Bespoke Tailoring
Giannah Snagg working on her head sculpture in the studio. Photography by Alys Tomlinson.
Giannah Snagg working on her head sculpture in the studio. Photography by Alys Tomlinson.