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BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring

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BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring | Student Credits from left to right: Yikun Ge Romans Cepcovs Zifeng Huang | London College of Fashion | UAL
College
London College of Fashion UCAS code
W230 Start date
September 2026 Course length
3 years

Become a disruptive traditionalist who respects craftsmanship but will redefine its future, reimagining the body through cut and fit and re-engineering the silhouette.

Course summary

Why choose this course at London College of Fashion

  • Technical excellence: Learn traditional and contemporary tailoring techniques, developing the skills to create bespoke, high-quality garments.
  • Innovative craftsmanship: Combine handcraft tailoring with modern digital technologies, equipping you with future-focused industry skills.
  • Industry collaborations: Participate in exciting projects with renowned tailoring brands like Scabal, gaining unique professional insights and opportunities.
  • Global recognition: Be part of a course respected internationally for producing highly skilled tailors, ready for the most exclusive fashion roles.
  • Staff expertise: Learn from staff with experience at luxury global brands who nurture prospective tailors by offering creative design development, with the necessary expertise required for a career in a world-class bespoke tailoring setting.

Upcoming Open Days and Virtual Events

The next Open Day for this course will take place on Saturday 14 March.

The next Discovery Webinar: Studying at LCF will take place on Thursday 5 March.

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Global experiences

This course offers the opportunity to study abroad short-term over the summer break (subject to meeting requirements). Going abroad as part of your degree is an exciting experience that broadens your horizons and helps you build a global network.

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Course overview

Introduction 

BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring, the only course of its kind in the UK, is the catalyst for a unique creative conversation with the client. It’s a design process that challenges our global community of students to become disruptive traditionalists who respect craftmanship by re-defining its future. As tailors, you’ll have the power to re-imagine the body through cut and fit by re-engineering the silhouette.

What to expect 

  • Client Focused: Working directly with individual clients offers the chance to co-create wholly bespoke pieces, where unique identities are reflected through material, design and process. 
  • Technical Excellence & Design Innovation: This course delivers excellence in hand-construction techniques partnered with a curious and engaging design exploration. You will be taught traditional hand craft tailoring techniques and pattern drafting skills. We embrace future technologies and innovation to create design outcomes that challenge the boundaries of bespoke tailoring that will impact generations to come.
  • Culturally Diverse: This course takes an inclusive approach which broadens the understanding of craftsmanship and artisanal practices. We value cultural differences that enrich our learning and teaching environment, enabling us to celebrate each other’s uniqueness within our community.
  • Sustainability: You will develop your practice within an authentic sustainable narrative, combining best practice with novel approaches to heritage, craft and handwork. Through the re-purposing of materials and design for longevity, you will help to build new visions for bespoke tailoring.
  • Staff Expertise: This is an opportunity to learn from staff who have experience working for a diverse range of luxury global brands. They nurture prospective tailors by offering creative design development, academic thinking and the necessary professional practice and expertise required for a career in a world-class bespoke tailoring setting, global ready-to-wear brand, or independent label.

Fundamental Pillars of the Course: 

  • Client Context - with an emphasis on co-creation. 
  • Technical Excellence - embracing both traditional practice and future technologies, through the lens of sustainability, material, process & fit. 
  • Design Innovation - through authentic investigation, promoting curiosity and positive solution-based learning.  

Year 1 - Fundamental (Essential Tools)

You will learn the fundamental processes of bespoke tailoring and foundational design principles which will be the catalyst to your creative thinking. Students will execute a fully bespoke tailored jacket and trouser to a specified set of measurements. 

Year 2 - Innovation (Exploration in partnership with Industry) 

You will challenge your position as a future artisan, considering innovative design solutions to modern living connected to your specialism.
Students will also be introduced to live industry briefs which will prepare them for prospective industry placements. 

Year 3 – Expression (Major Project Development and Realisation) 

During your final year you will have the opportunity to design, cut and realise a collection of bespoke tailored outfits and a professional portfolio ready to present to industry - limited only by your ambition or innovation. 

Work experience and industry opportunities 

Throughout the course, students are given the opportunity to connect directly with industry. These opportunities include live masterclasses, specialist lectures and bespoke events with industry practitioners. Whilst attracting a global audience we also have strong links with Savile Row in terms of input, staff and student placements. Sponsored projects offered have included those with international innovators of luxury fabrics such as Scabal and Harris Tweed and Hainsworth.

During the second year, students can undertake a placement with established or emerging companies. Graduates have gained employment at prestigious international brands including Celine, Paul Smith and Huntsman.

Mode of study 

BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring runs for 90 weeks in full time mode. It is divided into 3 stages over 3 academic years. Each stage lasts 30 weeks. 

Climate, Social and Racial Justice

We are committed to developing ethical Bespoke Tailoring practices. To achieve this, we are working to embed UAL’s Principles for Climate, Social and Racial Justice into the course.

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Course units

Stage 1

In Stage 1 you are required to complete 120 credits at level 4 in order to progress to Stage 2.

Introduction to Bespoke Tailoring (20 credits)

This unit introduces you to your course, its subject area, and how to study effectively at undergraduate level. It will orientate you to the practices and knowledge-base needed to understand your discipline and help you to develop your skills for independent and collaborative learning, reflection and your own self development. Students come from diverse educational backgrounds, and this unit will help you reflect on your own and how it influences your approach to the course.

Tailoring Design and Identity (40 credits)

This unit will introduce you to the concept of the client, and how your cultural identity and heritage can shape this relationship, by exploring bespoke tailoring as a craft discipline that is both accessible and inclusive. You’ll learn the fundamental technical processes of bespoke tailoring, as well as foundational design principles, which will be the catalyst to your creative thinking.

Fashion Cultures and Histories (20 credits)

You’ll take a philosophical and theoretical approach to the study of fashion and its role in representing and communicating identity. Understand key ways of thinking about fashion across its cultural, historical, social and political contexts. Engage in debate and analysis of fashion as a key marker of social and cultural change and a means of understanding the relationship between individuals and communities.  

Cutting and Fitting (40 credits)

This unit will broaden your understanding of craftsmanship through bespoke tailoring, by questioning its cultural and historical context, in response to a simulated client. It will provide you with an opportunity to further develop your technical knowledge through the principles of drafting, cutting, canvasing and fitting of a bespoke tailored garment to a set of body measurements.

Stage 2

In Stage 2 you are required to complete 120 credits of which a minimum of 100 must be at level 5.

Critical Issues in Fashion Research (20 credits)

Expand your critical understanding of fashion in a global context and examine emerging debates in fashion research. You’ll engage in collaborative research around current and emerging cultural issues and be guided through approaches to researching and writing about fashion across its social, historical, political and cultural contexts, building on the first-year unit Fashion Cultures and Histories. During this unit, you’ll develop your own independent research path and interests.  

Future Artisans (40 credits)

This unit will challenge you to explore your position as a future artisan. Through your investigation you’ll propose innovative design solutions to modern living by questioning the evolution of bespoke tailoring in relation to the global impact of climate emergency and/or social justice issues. You’ll consider authentic sustainable or technological outcomes connected to your specialism by designing for longevity. Through the exploration of innovative processes, materials, or artisanal practices, you’ll be encouraged to support your research and design development.

Industry Project (40 credits)

This unit will enable you to develop a personal response to a live or simulated brief within an industry context. You’ll be expected to evaluate and justify your decisions as you develop and select appropriate outcomes for a specified company, organisation or brand. Building authentic client profiles will help you identify how a brand might capitalise on a new audience, opportunities, or approach.

Industry Experience (20 credits)

This unit will help you to enhance your professional, interpersonal and organisational skills, allowing you to explore opportunities for your future career pathway. This experience will prepare you for entry in a world-class bespoke tailoring setting, global ready-to-wear brand or in setting up an independent label. 

Optional Diploma Year

CCI Creative Computing

Between years 2 and 3, you can undertake the year-long Diploma in Creative Computing. This will develop your skills in creative computing alongside your degree. After successfully completing the diploma and your undergraduate degree, you’ll graduate with an enhanced degree: BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring (with Creative Computing).

CCI Apple Diploma 

Between years 2 and 3, you can undertake the year-long Diploma in Apple Development. This will give you an opportunity to become an accredited apple developer alongside your degree. After successfully completing the diploma and your undergraduate degree, you’ll graduate with an enhanced degree: BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring (with Apple Development).

Stage 3

In Stage 3 you are required to complete 120 credits at level 6. 

Contextualising practice (20 credits)

Through a research-led, extended essay, you’ll build on your historical and theoretical understanding of fashion, addressing critical debates and concerns raised through your course. After identifying a topic relating to your field of practice, you’ll complete an independent research project, underpinned with cultural and critical theory.   

Major Project Development (40 credits)

This unit will provide you with the opportunity to explore, disrupt and consolidate authentic research themes. You’ll thoroughly test ideas and concepts through experimentation, sampling, design development and execution of first fittings in preparation for the Major Project Realisation unit. Project outcomes will be varied depending on your interests and career aspirations, consolidating your development in the form of a visually stimulating and informative sketchbook and supporting written statements. 

Major Project Realisation (60 credits)

This final unit is your chance to combine creative, intellectual, entrepreneurial, and practical skills initially developed over the previous unit. Following technical fittings with your client(s) and ongoing sampling and material testing, you’ll identify the strongest outcomes to generate a fully resolved bespoke tailored collection and professional portfolio - ready to present to industry or postgraduate study.

A 20-credit unit is approximately equivalent to 200 hours of learning time, which includes a mixture of taught time, independent study and assessment.

All students are entitled to a tutorial package that consists of:

  • one induction tutorial (group or one to one);
  • one personal tutorial per block for the duration for their course of study at LCF;
  • group tutorials as required;
  • an appropriate level of confidentiality.

Programme specification

Download course specification (PDF File 1.0 MB)

Learning and teaching methods

The following learning and teaching methods are employed to support the integrated achievement of the course outcomes:

  • Lectures 
  • Seminars 
  • Group and individual tutorials 
  • Critiques 
  • Individual and live industry projects 
  • Peer group presentations 
  • Studio based workshops 
  • Supervised Studio
  • Visiting  Practitioners and Guest Lecturers
  • Field trips
  • Live Demonstrations and Masterclasses
  • Self‐directed study 
  • Reflection and self‐evaluation

Assessment methods

The following assessment methods are employed to support the integrated aims of the course outcomes:

Formative Assessment is designed to support and improve learning, and concentrates on giving useful feedback to help students improve their work, rather than on giving a grade. In some cases, students may receive an ‘indicative’ grade for formative assessment to help to understand their level of performance, but it will not count towards the unit grade or classification. There may be a number of formative assessment points throughout the course.

Summative Assessment is designed to formally assess work for each unit. Students will be given a grade and this will be included in the calculation of their end of year result and, in the final stage of the course, in the calculation of the degree classification. Students are expected to pass all summative assessments to progress through the course and receive an award.

The following assessment methods are employed to assess the achievement of learning outcomes. integrated approach:

  • Emphasis upon an authentic research narrative
  • Client Research
  • Technical Resource documenting of processes and techniques 
  • Sketchbook Development
  • Portfolio Presentation
  • 2D and 3D Design Development 
  • Toile and First Fit Development and 3D Realisation
  • Materials sourcing and selection 
  • Written reports
  • Live industry projects 
  • 2D and 3D responses to an industry brief
  • Reflective records 
  • Self‐evaluation
  • Presentations to specialist audiences

Showcasing at LCF

There are a range of showcasing opportunities students can take part in whilst studying at LCF. End year showcasing at London College of Fashion, UAL, is one of the moments students can celebrate graduating from their courses. However, degree shows are not part of the learning outcomes in a course curriculum and are therefore not guaranteed as part of studying with us. Students must register by a deadline to take part, and we are not able to show all student work so submitting students will have their work curated.

UAL Showcase

Explore work by our recent students on UAL Showcase

  • Fragility
    Fragility, Zhichao Xu, 2025 BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring, London College of Fashion, UAL

    Zhichao Xu

  • Que home te ignore ( may the man ignore you)
    Que home te ignore ( may the man ignore you), Ana Cristina Toja Lopez, 2025 BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring, London College of Fashion, UAL

    Ana Cristina Toja Lopez

  • The Shape of Memory
    The Shape of Memory, Demaoling Wen, 2025 BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring, London College of Fashion, UAL

    Demaoling Wen

  • Tailoring for the Ordinary
    Tailoring for the Ordinary, Olivia Secord, 2025 BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring, London College of Fashion, UAL

    Olivia Secord

  • Uncorporate Cuts
    Uncorporate Cuts, Lola Houghton-Boyle, 2025 BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring, London College of Fashion, UAL

    Lola Houghton-Boyle

  • A Silent Cry, Borne Aloft, Forsaken by the Divine.
    A Silent Cry, Borne Aloft, Forsaken by the Divine., Louis Reeves, 2025 BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring, London College of Fashion, UAL

    Louis Reeves

  • See more work by the students on this course on UAL Showcase

BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring Introduction

BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring course video

Latest news from this course

  • Hainsworth 2026 Mill Visit , Photography by Daniel Poulson

    Where Bespoke Tailoring Meets Industry

    BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring students engage with industry throughout their studies through guest speakers, live projects, placements and trips. Working with cloth suppliers and tailoring houses, students gain professional insight, real-world

  • Kingly Street Tailoring Award successful tailors, Ceri and Khalil. Taken by Shaftesbury Capital

    Emerging LCF tailoring stars awarded free studio space on Kingly Street

    Winners Ceri and Khalil tell us about their student journey and securing a studio space in the heart of Soho.

  • LCF x Hainsworth 2023 - Designs by Gabriella BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring students Mann, Onora Menekse and Enya Judge. Photography by James Rees.

    Hainsworth & Sons collaborate with the next generation of LCF tailors

    BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring students collaborated with luxury British textile manufacturer, AW Hainsworth & Sons, who worked closely with three final year students to develop their final collections.

  • LCF x London Craft Week at Golden Lane. May 2023.

    LCF x London Craft Week 2023

    London College of Fashion, UAL hosted a public facing LCF x LCW exhibition of footwear, accessories, jewellery, tailoring and fashion artefacts in the home of craft, Golden Lane.

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Staff

Daniel Poulson

Daniel Poulson is Course Leader; he works across all year groups and is passionate about supporting each individual students creative journey and equipping them to develop their unique Bespoke Tailoring narrative. He works proactively to connect his students to industry through specifically designed industry projects, competitions and placement opportunities. He is a talented womenswear designer and tailor. Having trained at Kingston University, Daniel went on to design for the Max Mara Group before launching his own brand, 'Daniel Blake' which he presented over ten seasons at London Fashion Week. Renowned for his impeccable cutting in luxurious fabrication, Daniel's innovative British made tailoring was uniquely and locally crafted at his South London Atelier. Daniel presented bi-annual collections internationally which were 'Made to Order'. He also has extensive experience consulting for several international fashion businesses & charities, advising on branding, enterprise & product direction.

Alex Hall

Alex Hall is an Associate Lecturer for Bespoke Tailoring and is an Alumni of the BA Bespoke Tailoring Course at the London College of Fashion, class of 2017. He has previously worked with Christopher Raeburn & Lumen ET Umbra in Rome. He is now employed as a cutter at Timothy Everest and is involved in their creative development. Alex is passionate about the arts and has an innate overview of historical and cultural influences which impact the way we see the world around us. He is keen about passing on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of Bespoke creatives, equipping them with the tools to research and develop their creative processes.

Magdelena Handwerker

Magdelena Handwerker is the sample room tutor and teaches bespoke tailoring on this course. She graduated from London College of Fashion with a diploma in Pattern Technology and degree in BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring. She has worked in the bespoke tailoring industry as a pattern cutter for several years, and she has worked with individual clients while creating bespoke garments to their individual specification. She is a determined craft practitioner who believes that in the age of the impersonal approach to the customer and clothing production, it is extremely important to have the ability to create a high quality garment made with passion, care and impeccable attention to detail of a craftsman along with contemporary and creative thinking.

Fees and funding

Home fee

£9,790 per year

Please note that this tuition fee for entry in September 2026 is subject to the passing of UK government legislation to approve the increase in fees. If this is not passed, your tuition fee for 2026/27 will be £9,535.

Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students.

Home fees are currently charged to UK nationals and UK residents who meet the rules. However, the rules are complex. Find out more about our tuition fees and determining your fee status.

International fee

£30,890 per year

This fee is correct for entry in September 2026 and is subject to change for entry in September 2027.

Tuition fees for international students may increase by up to 5% in each future year of your course.

Students from countries outside of the UK will generally be charged international fees. The rules are complex so read more about tuition fees and determining your fee status.

Additional costs

You may need to cover additional costs which are not included in your tuition fees, such as materials and equipment specific to your course. Typical approximate costs for this course include: ​

  • Materials for drawing or illustration including sketchbooks: £20-£35
  • Cloth materials, trimmings and threads: £25-£55
  • Adobe Creative Cloud: £42 per year
  • External hard drive: £50-£150 each
  • Pattern cutting equipment: £75-£100
  • Garment manufacturing equipment: £75-£100
  • Sewing machine (optional): £150-£400
  • Laptop or desktop computer recommended

For a list of general digital equipment you may need (and how you can borrow equipment), visit our Study costs page.​

Accommodation

Find out about accommodation options and how much they will cost, and other living expenses you'll need to consider.

Scholarships, bursaries and awards

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If you’re based in the UK and plan to visit UAL for an Open Event, check if you’re eligible for our UAL Travel Bursary. This covers the costs of mainland train or airline travel to visit UAL.

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Entry requirements

The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:

One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications.

  • 112 UCAS tariff points from two or more A Levels (preferred subjects include English, Maths, Art, Design, Textiles and Science);
  • Distinction at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design;
  • Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects Art & Design);
  • Merit at UAL Extended Diploma;
  • Access Diploma or 112 new UCAS tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma;
  • 112 new UCAS tariff points from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification;
  • or equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 25 points minimum;
  • and three GCSE passes at grade A*-C or grade 9-4.

Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio.

APEL (Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning)

Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:

  • Related academic or work experience
  • The quality of the personal statement
  • A strong academic or other professional reference
  • OR a combination of these factors

Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.

English Language Requirements

IELTS level 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please check our main English Language Requirements.

Selection criteria

The course team seeks to recruit students who can demonstrate:

  • Evidence of creative, cultural and tailoring interests
  • A potential to achieve a high standard of technical/fine tailoring
  • An ability to think three-dimensionally
  • An enquiring and analytical approach
  • An ability to communicate visually, verbally and through the written word
  • The ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Information for disabled applicants

UAL is committed to achieving inclusion and equality for disabled students. This includes students who have:

     
  • Dyslexia or another Specific Learning Difference
  • A sensory impairment
  • A physical impairment
  • A long-term health or mental health condition
  • Autism
  • Another long-term condition which has an impact on your day-to-day life

Our Disability Service arranges adjustments and support for disabled applicants and students.

Read our Disability and dyslexia: applying for a course and joining UAL information.

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Application deadline

14 January 2026 at 6pm (UK time)

If there are places available after this date, the course will remain open to applications until places have been filled.

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Application deadline

14 January 2026 at 6pm (UK time)

If there are places available after this date, the course will remain open to applications until places have been filled.

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International students can apply to this course through UCAS with the following codes:

University code:

U65

UCAS code:

W230

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How to apply

Follow this step-by-step guide to apply for this course

Step 1: Initial application

You will need to submit an initial application including your personal statement.

Personal statement advice

The total character limit is 4,000 characters or less.

When creating your personal statement on the UCAS website, you will need to answer these 3 questions:

  • Why do you want to study this course or subject?
  • How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?
  • What else have you done to prepare outside of education and why are these experiences useful?

To find out more about what to put in your personal statement, visit the UCAS advice page. For more information and support with applying to our courses, read our undergraduate application advice.

Step 2: Digital portfolio

We will review your initial application. If you have met the standard entry requirements, we will ask you to submit a digital portfolio.

You’ll need to submit this via PebblePad, our online portfolio tool.

Digital portfolio advice

Your portfolio should consist of recent work that reflects your creative strengths.

It should:

  • be maximum 30 pages
  • feature work that best showcases your technical skills in drawing and construction, including examples of structured wear in 2D and 3D.
  • illustrate your knowledge of different fabrics and materials
  • include work in progress and finished pieces to demonstrate your ability to experiment and develop ideas from initial concepts to final outcomes
  • include research to demonstrate your understanding and awareness of the cultural contexts behind contemporary fashion
  • be organised into a clear narrative to demonstrate your visual communication skills.

For more support, see our Portfolio advice and PebblePad advice.

Step 3: Interview

You may be invited to an interview following our review of your application. All interviews are held online and last 15 to 20 minutes.

For top tips, see our Interview advice.

You also need to know

Communicating with you

Once you have submitted your initial application, we will email you with your login details for our Applicant portal.

Requests for supplementary documents like qualifications and English language tests will be made through the applicant portal. You can also use it to ask questions regarding your application. Visit our After you apply page for more information.

Visas and immigration history check

All non-UK nationals must complete an immigration history check. Your application may be considered by our course teams before this check takes place. If your course requires a portfolio and/or video task, we may request these before we identify any issues arising from your immigration history check. Sometimes your history may mean that we are not able to continue considering your application. Visit our Immigration and visas advice page for more information.

External student transfer policy

UAL considers transfers from other institutions on a case-by-case basis. Read about how to apply to transfer into year 2 or 3 on our Undergraduate Apply page, and read our Student transfer policy for more information.

Alternative offers

If we are unable to consider you for the course you have applied to but your application is really strong, we may make you an alternative offer on a different course or at a different UAL College. This happens when our admissions tutors have found another course that they believe would be a strong match for your skills and interests.

Deferring your place

We can consider deferral requests if the course can accommodate this. You must apply in the year that you intend to start your course. If you are made an offer and your circumstances change, you can submit a deferral request to defer your place by 1 academic year. You must have met your conditions by 31 August 2026. If you need an English language test in order to meet the entry requirements, the test must be valid on the deferred start date of your course. If not, you will need to reapply. Requests are considered on a case-by case basis.

Contextual Admissions

This course is part of the Contextual Admissions scheme.

This scheme helps us better understand your personal circumstances so that we can assess your application fairly and in context. This ensures that your individual merit and creative potential can shine through, no matter what opportunities and experiences you have received.

Careers

Your future employability is central to all our courses and as a student with us you’ll have access to a wealth of resources to prepare you for your future career in the fashion industry. Graduate Futures is our dedicated employability team who will work with you throughout your time with us to get you ready for employment. There are also a variety of opportunities on the course to enhance your employability.

Industry engagement

Our students engage with the industry in various ways throughout the course. We have developed strong relationships with leading names within the tailoring industry, which has resulted in some exciting opportunities.

For example, three final year students worked closely with luxury British textile manufacturer, AW Hainsworth & Sons, to weave and finish a bespoke length of Fine Merino Double cloth to their individual jacquard designs, which they incorporated into their final collections.

Most recently, nine current students and alumni represented LCF at the prestigious Golden Shears awards. This bi-yearly ceremony brings together the very best tailoring talent from around the country and showcases their creative and technical excellence as part of an exciting catwalk show. 2024 alumna, Tilda Jonathon, was recognised for their outstanding design and craftsmanship, and was awarded Second prize: The Silver Shears and a cash prize of £2,500.

Potential careers

With a strong focus on technical excellence, as a graduate of our course, you’ll be equipped with both traditional handcraft tailoring techniques and pattern drafting skills. Alongside developing exceptional hand-construction techniques, you’ll embrace innovative design practices and will explore modern digital technologies. This means you'll be ready to pursue a wide range of career paths, including fashion designer, pattern cutter, garment technologist, or production manager, or you may choose to set up your own tailoring business.

LCF alumni

Our graduates have gone on to secure roles across the industry in a range of companies. Previous graduates have secured positions at:

  • Burberry
  • Henry Poole & Co
  • Huntsman
  • Norton & Sons
  • Timothy Everest

Alumni

London College of Fashion

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