Kayleigh Parkes
Course Leader - BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion
- Email:
- Kayleigh.parkes@bcu.ac.uk
Kayleigh has a Master's degree from London College of Fashion in Fashion Futures, where her final major project explored accessibility of sustainable products from the perspective of low socio economic demographic, with a focus on improving education and systematic change.
She began her career working with leading womenswear brands before transitioning to a selection of well-known menswear brands. Kayleigh also has experience working for a corporate wear company, her clients included many household names such as Costa Coffee, Virgin Atlantic, and Tui.
Having gained experience working for high-end designers to high street retailers, Kayleigh has a wealth of knowledge of the international fashion industry and has presented at international conferences in China and the USA about her experience.
An enthusiastic fashion creative and course leader for fashion business and promotion, she strives to enhance the students experience with industry speakers and live briefs, creating a collaborative and positive working environment which prepares students for entering the fashion industry.