London College of Fashion

Listen to how they slowly developed professional working relationships and shared their expertise to create innovative fashion business solutions.

Listen to how collectivity they found new ways to transmit the tactile physicality of textiles in a digital space.

In partnership with Centre for Sustainable Fashion, UAL. Listen to this team discuss and celebrate their experiences of working together and what role activism can play when tackling cultural appropriation.

In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges and incredible strengths of freelancing as a neurodivergent individual. Join us as we catch up with Niamh Coughlan, graduate from BA Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear, ahead of the launch of her second collection which embraces her values of inclusivity, sustainability and heritage.

From managing focus and energy to leveraging creativity and innovation, this conversation is packed with practical tips, personal stories, and strategies to help neurodiverse freelancers thrive. Whether you’re navigating ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or any other form of neurodiversity, this episode offers insights on building a career that works with your brain, not against it. Tune in for thoughtful perspectives and actionable ideas to shape your freelancing journey on your terms.

• Check out NE Coughlan: https://necoughlan.com/

• Find out more about Access to Work: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work

• Learn more about the Disability Confident Employer Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign

• Learn more about LCF Graduate Futures: www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-c…/graduate-futures

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

In this insightful episode, we catch up with Niamh Coughlan, graduate from BA Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear, two years after stepping out of the classroom and into the industry.

From the highs and lows of navigating the freelance world whilst also employed, to the unexpected twists that shaped her career path, Niamh shares an honest reflection on life post-graduation. Now a Freelance Designer with her own apparel brand, she’ll talk about the challenges of comparing herself to others, keeping momentum when you’re self-employed and how her dreams have evolved.

Whether you’re a student aspiring to make your mark or a professional looking for a fresh perspective, tune in for candid advice, lessons learned, and inspiration for your own fashion journey.

• Graduated between may-June 2023? Find out more about Graduate Outcomes: www.graduateoutcomes.ac.uk/about-survey

• Check out NE Coughlan: https://necoughlan.com/

• Learn more about LCF Graduate Futures: www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-c…/graduate-futures

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

In this insightful episode, we catch up with Jake Jell, recent graduate from BA Fashion Buying and Merchandising, one year after stepping out of the classroom and into the industry.

From the highs and lows of navigating his first job, to the unexpected twists that shaped his career path, Jake shares an honest reflection on life post-graduation. Now a Buying Assistant for Harrods, he’ll talk about the challenges of breaking into the creative world, the skills he wishes he had honed earlier, and how his dreams have evolved.

Whether you’re a student aspiring to make your mark or a professional looking for a fresh perspective, tune in for candid advice, lessons learned, and inspiration for your own fashion journey.

• Graduated between may-June 2023? Find out more about Graduate Outcomes: www.graduateoutcomes.ac.uk/about-survey

• Learn more about LCF Graduate Futures: www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-c…/graduate-futures

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

The podcast is centred on discussing two dissertation projects: one investigating the psychological effects of athleisure-wear on well-being and healthy eating intentions, and the other exploring Gen Z's attraction to live streaming and e-commerce. In discussion with Kim Gerber, MA Strategic Fashion Marketing, Madison Ridings, MSc Applied Psychology in Fashion and Huanyun Yao, MA Global Fashion Retailing.

This podcast explores sustainability, in the context of fashion marketing, considering consumer attitudes to sustainability, and the ways in which we can communicate and engage consumers in sustainable purchasing. In discussion with graduates Eva Dojackova, MA Strategic Fashion Marketing and Manvi Jainth, MA Fashion Marketing & Sustainability.

This podcast discusses the market implications of the recently published results from leading luxury groups, including changing consumer preferences, the sector's China problem and the never-ending Creative Director musical chairs, with graduates from marketing courses.

This podcast explores Generation Z's approach to fashion and identity, gender, inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability with research-based insights and personal anecdotes from Janhvi Chopra and Matej Boch, both MA Fashion Marketing & Global Cultures course graduates.