London College of Fashion

In this episode LCF Graduate futures are joined by thought leaders who have embedded equity, diversity and inclusion into the DNA of their business models. Our guest speakers, Maria O’Sullivan-Abeyratne - Founder and CEO of Adaptista, and Ashley Alleyne, a Senior Strategist at Creative Equals, explore how future founders and freelancers can authentically better the lived experiences of the customers, clients, communities and employees they engage with.

• Find out more about Adaptista: https://www.instagram.com/adaptista/?hl=en

• Check out Creative Equals: https://www.instagram.com/creativeequals/?hl=en

• Sign up to LCF MY_Jobs: www.lcf-my-jobs.arts.ac.uk/signin

• Email [email protected] for a full audio transcript.

360 Alumi MA students examine their road to success in co-designing a sustainable, inclusive school uniform in 12 weeks. Listen to how this team worked and developed trust and respect for each others capabilities.

Joint head teachers of School 360 Sarah Seleznyov and Andrea Silvain discuss the impact and delight of working with MA collaborative challenge students.

Supervisor Deborah Britz discusses how she inspires and encourages MA students to work together.

Collaborative Challenge alumi students discuss their different approaches and experiences of working on a 12 week unit.

In this extended episode we look closely at how your individual beliefs and cultural identity can shape your working environment. Joined by Daniel Peters, Founder of Fashion Minority Report, Lamisa Khan, Co-Founder of MuslimSisterhood and Community & Culture Exec with The Digital Fairy, and Amisha Davda, Founder of Equal Consultancy - we discuss the social responsibilities and expectations on the creative industry driving toward inclusive workplaces. Hear about their experiences, learn how to effectively disrupt inequality and become more reflective of how you embrace the identity of others.

• Check out Fashion Minority Report: https://fashionminorityreport.com/

• Find our more about MuslimSisterhood: https://www.muslimsisterhood.com/

• Visit LCF Graduate Futures to find out what we do: www.arts.ac.uk/fashion/lcf-student-careers

• Sign up to LCF MY_Jobs: www.lcf-my-jobs.arts.ac.uk/signin

• Email [email protected] for a full audio transcript.

In this episode, inspired by National Freelancing week in June, we are joined by thought-leaders Shib Mathew (Founder of YunoJuno), Matthew Knight (Founder of Leapers), Leigh Odimah (Fashion Communications Lecturer with LCF), Stefanie Sword Williams (Founder and CEO of Fuck Being Humble) and Samson Soboye (Founder and Creative Director of Soboye). Each panel member comes to the table with their own area of specialism and unique experiences of self-employment within the creative sector. Hear their advice and tips on how to develop your own practice, navigate future challenges and opportunities within the market, and advocate for yourself as a freelancer. If you are thinking about becoming a freelancer this engaging and insightful conversation is not to be missed.

• Visit LCF Graduate Futures to find out what we do: www.arts.ac.uk/fashion/lcf-student-careers

• Sign up to LCF MY_Jobs: www.lcf-my-jobs.arts.ac.uk/signin

Tony and Sim discuss trends and how their importance has shifted from seasonal and lightweight, to bigger, serious and important considerations for the business.

Tony and Sim discuss skills and their importance in the day to day workings of the fashion business. How they're forever, not just a season.

Tony and Sim discuss the high street with a focus on the positioning of the UK High Street post Covid.