Fashion Textiles: Embroidery

Focus on the experimentation of mixed-media processes and contemporary design interlinked with traditional techniques whilst utilising our extensive range of specialist embroidery machines.

What can you expect?
BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles: Embroidery focuses on inventive approaches to the development and realisation of contemporary fashion textiles. We believe that technology and skills inform the design process and foster creativity. Students on this specialist embroidery (mixed-media) pathway explore embellishment, surface pattern and texture for fashion materials.

• Specialised focus on embroidery: Explore creative and technical embroidery and fabric embellishment techniques, blending traditional craftsmanship with digital technologies to develop unique textiles for the fashion industry.

• Industry collaborations: Benefit from our connections with the industry and engage in projects with renowned brands to gain career experience and networking opportunities. Live project partners have included Adidas, Burberry, as well as Charles Jeffery in conjunction with the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford.

• State-of-the-art facilities: Work with industry-standard tools and technology, fostering hands-on craftsmanship blended with innovative digital processes. Access our cutting-edge embroidery, laser cutting and engraving facilities, that are equipped with the latest CAD/CAM software.

• Industry placement: Complete a placement in industry, offering highly valuable real-life experience. Our students have secured placements with established and emerging brands, such as Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Hand & Lock, and Simone Rocha.

• Collaborative environment: Work alongside students from other fashion disciplines at LCF, fostering cross-disciplinary creativity and reflecting the collaborative nature of the fashion industry.

About London College of Fashion
Studying at London College of Fashion, UAL, will immerse you in the global fashion industry.

Everything we do is focussed on this powerhouse industry and we offer courses that cover all areas of fashion, including design, media, communication and business. We are a global leader in fashion education and our home in London allows you to tap into the industry opportunities on offer across the capital. You’ll learn from experts in their field with a wealth of professional experience and we’ll prepare you for life after graduation as well, with employability support, live industry briefs, guest speakers and more.

Through teaching, research and collaboration, we’ll prepare you for shaping the fashion industry of the future.