Fashion and Textiles blog

Why Should I Do a Foundation Year? Q&A with Course Director Louise Martin

We caught up with Course Director Louise Martin to find out why you should consider doing Foundation year in Fashion an...

17 BCU Creatives Launch Ohana Magazine

Ohana Magazine has been built entirely online by 17 BCU creatives, from Fashion and Textiles, Visual Communication, Art...

What can I do to prepare for my course at the School of Fashion and Textiles?

If you are looking to join the School of Fashion and Textiles this September, look no further for tips and ideas...

What can I do with a degree in Fashion or Textiles?

Studying Fashion and Textiles, you’ll be taught by award-winning academics with a wealth of industry experience and you...

Preparing for University with Student Success Advisor Miriam Bruton

School of Fashion Textiles Student Success Advisor, Miriam Bruton, gives her tips for preparing for university.

8 of the Best Fashion Podcasts

Whether you’re looking for light-hearted chat or a more in-depth conversation, there’s something for everyone looking ...

The Importance of Wellbeing for Textile Artists and Makers

Textile Design student Jade Durling discusses how textile projects have become an important source of mindfulness durin...

How Will Trend Forecasting Look Post-Covid?

Textile Design student Edita Sedoikina considers the effects of the pandemic on Trend Forecasters and how their roles h...

Shaping the Future of Fashion Education

Laura Arrowsmith discusses the changing nature of fashion education and the importance of keeping in touch with the evo...

Embracing the Female Family with Lounge Underwear

BA (Hons) Fashion Branding and Communication student, Carina Coelho, tells us about working on a live brief with Lounge...

Do High Street brands have a place at Fashion Week?

With a Virtual London Fashion Week looming, Sophie Johnson, questions whether the fashion week stage is the right place...

I Want to Open People’s Minds to What Embroidery Can Be

Nahida Mahmood, Senior Embroidery Technician, discusses her recent award success. 

Exploring Sustainable Fashion with European Partners

Two final year Fashion Design students recently took part in MODA-FAD’s annual Sustainable Challenge. 

Superdry Sustainability Challenge for Fashion Design Students

This semester, BA (Hons) Fashion Design students teamed up with contemporary clothing brand Superdry in a sustainabilit...

Why Harry Styles' gender-fluid fashion is important

Lecturer Laura Arrowsmith reflects on the changing face of gendered fashion and what that could mean for leading retai...