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alumna .hau was among nine global young creatives selected by for its “Life After Death” International Design Workshop, held in Mallorca at Fundación Camper.

The journey began with an intensive five-day workshop at in June 2024, organised in collaboration with . The nine selected participants were invited to explore the theme of femininity through sustainable design practices, experimenting with upcycling and circular design techniques. The workshop culminated in a final presentation to Camper’s creative team.

Eva was then selected to participate in Camper’s ten-day summer workshop in Mallorca in July 2024. Held at Fundación Camper in Son Fortesa, this workshop allowed her to collaborate with both the product design and art direction teams on an exhibition titled “Life After Death.”

Read all about Eva’s experience on the UAL site:
London College of Fashion > Stories > ‘Camper footwear workshop in Mallorca gathers young talent to create an exhibition about waste’

On what would have been Ian’s 54th birthday weekend….we gathered to raise a glass to his memory and celebrate his life. Always missed our Dear friend 💔🍻

In ancient China, a year was not only divided into 4 seasons, but into 24 solar terms that marked significant events in the calendar. Events such as ‘Awakening of Insects’ and ‘End of Heat’ were crucial for agrarian societies to stay synchronised with the seasons. This was the starting point for ‘s graduation collection; a collection of casual shoes aimed at the Chinese market’s younger generation.

chose the 24 Solar Terms not only for the importance in nature, but also the rich cultural connotations that came with it - a culture close to ’s heart.
Textured animal skin and soft-flowing cloud patterns inspired the designs, while contemporary materials added to a modern look.

While the concept was drawn from ancient history, the methodology for creating the designs utilised sophisticated software: Modelling 3D designs in Blender, advanced through added plugins, then rendering with an oil paint texture to re-connect it with the ancient inspiration.

Inspired by the raw settings of the underground electronic music scene, ’s collection celebrates the communal and healing aspects of raving: “Places where boundaries are broken and spirits are freed, where the masses move as one to the relentless beat of techno”.

Gloria’s aim was to create comfort-driven shoes without compromising style. “Too often, a choice has to be made between wearing beautiful yet uncomfortable shoes or toning down to prioritize comfort and endurance during long weekends out. With this in mind, the collection also represents the diverse individuals who grace our dance floors and make the space what it is”. The final range showcases nine gender-neutral silhouettes with inclusive sizing split into 3 categories: style, performance, and recovery.

Two silhouettes were handmade, mixing traditional shoemaking for the uppers and modern 3D modelling and printing technologies for the soles.

So proud of all our 2024 graduates!! Good luck for this next chapter.

We are going to miss you.

❤️

proudly presents our Undergraduate Class of 2024!

Join us as we showcase the future of footwear. Explore the innovative works of our students at our Eastbank campus from now until 25th July in

105 Carpenter’s Road
London E20 2AR

’s graduation collection features shoes that pay homage to the delicate beauty and luxurious aesthetics of the Regency period, while inspired by modern fashion icons such as Simone Rocha and Jean Paul Gaultier. Additionally, the designs are influenced by the romantic allure of Regency gardens, vibrant blooms, and the enchanting artistry of Lebanese couturier Elie Saab. Extending the creative narrative to all senses, each footwear piece is infused with a bespoke fragrance inspired by Lebanon’s sun-kissed landscapes, evoking memories of romantic gardens and timeless elegance. The brand’s signature scent, inspired by Hanan’s Lebanese heritage, combines cedar tree, orange blossom, and musk, creating a harmonious and elegant fragrance that enhances the collection’s enchanting appeal.

So proud of all our Cordwainers Awards 2024 finalists. What a great evening we had!

Thank you for organising such a beautiful and inspiring event. Thank you .saddlershall for having us.

And last but definitely not least, thank you to Sarah Day, our course leader, for putting it all together and making it work!!

Today we are featuring our second winner showcase features the work of 2nd year student ❤️

She wrote this about her sleek collection:

The topic chosen for this project is France in 1970s and her affection for the cherry colour. Dark red happened to be a statement colour not only for France at that time, where it was often used for the red lips, cars, furniture etc. but also, it's a statement colour for Russell & Bromley as their cherry dyed Marry Janes became one of their bestsellers. First ideas for the colour palette were found through the primary research taken from the day in the Portrait National Gallery giving first ideas for the dark red with golden brown inspired by the walls of the gallery.

We think you'll agree it oozes sophistication 👠

Our first winner showcase features the work of 2nd year student ❤️

She wrote this about her sleek collection. 'The creative process drew personal inspiration from extensive research into bespoke tailoring, particularly focusing on the G80 Bespoke line by the Korean automotive brand Genesis. The goal was to create a distinctive silhouette by skilfully combining elements of suit design. The incorporation of leather plugging on the front tongue drew inspiration from the symmetry and beauty of suit details, reflecting traditional British suit sensibilities in a modern and unique manner.

For the 2024 Fall/Winter collection, the final design choice was the fitted boots featuring a zipper on the inner side of the shoes for ease of wear. These boots boast soft and pliable leather, ensuring comfort from the exterior to the inner lining also 5.5cm height of heel so not make wearer feet are uncomfortable . The design strikes a delicate balance, offering a style that is neither overly lightweight nor overly formal, incorporating thoughtful details inspired by suits.'

Our second-year students recently completed a fantastic industry brief with the esteemed Russell and Bromley, the students were tasked to design a new, wearable collection for Russell & Bromley A/W 2024.

The project saw students really challenging and pushing their creativity to design a range of innovative and beautiful products whilst remaining integral to the brand.

The competition winner won a paid internship at Russell and Bromley.

Massive congratulations to our winners:





Keep your eyes on our feed for the following week as we will share some of the amazing work that our talented students produced.

We had the brilliant team in from to give the new industry partner briefing to our footwear and accessories students.
Wonderful to see our alumni coming back to our new campus and we can’t wait to show you their creativity and designs! Check back for more pics and updates!