London College of Fashion

Congratulations to LCF alumna Pauline Dujancourt, who has been announced as one of the recipients of the British Fashion Council NEWGEN programme in partnership with PULL&BEAR for 2026/27.

Recognised for supporting the next generation of design talent, NEWGEN continues to champion emerging creatives shaping the future of fashion.

We look forward to seeing Pauline Dujancourt continue to grow her practice and bring her distinctive vision to new audiences.

Read more via the British Fashion Council ⬇️
https://www.britishfashioncouncil.co.uk/BFCNEWS/5088/BRITISH-FASHION-COUNCIL-ANNOUNCES-RECIPIENTS-OF--BFC-NEWGEN-IN-PARTNERSHIP-WITH-PULLBEAR-FOR-202627-

Fashion, football and honest conversation come together in Home Turf, a new exhibition at London College of Fashion, UAL.

Opening at LCF’s East Bank campus, the exhibition explores identity, masculinity and self-expression through the lived experiences of young working-class men in East London. Created collaboratively with participants and students, Home Turf challenges narrow media portrayals and creates space for more personal and nuanced stories to be told.

“The exhibition truly shows the essence of the project: telling the reality of guys in and around east London, capturing their stories and giving people like them and myself an actual voice, visibility and some agency near a place we call home.”
– Ashton Jones-Frame, Cultural Producer (LCF Placement).

Read more on LCF Stories ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4nFUimy

Preparing for the next step into industry?

With the LCF Careers Fair 2026 taking place on Wednesday 3 June, our latest LCF Stories guide breaks down what students and alumni can expect; from meeting industry partners to making the most of every conversation.

We also hear from Melanie Mitchell, who shares practical advice on navigating the fair, building confidence and approaching opportunities with purpose.

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, explore career paths or connect directly with employers, this guide is designed to help you get the most out of the experience.

Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4drU2Uw

London College of Fashion, UAL’s East Bank campus has opened a new exhibition space 'Home Turf'.

Co-created with young men from East London and LCF students, the exhibition uses football and fashion as entry points for deeper conversations around identity, masculinity and self-expression.

Many young men, particularly those from working-class and Black communities, continue to be underrepresented or misrepresented, with limited opportunities to share their perspectives in their own words.

Delivered by LCF’s Portal Centre for Social Impact in partnership with Ashton Jones-Frame, Home Turf offers a platform for these voices. It challenges narrow perceptions of masculinity and presents more nuanced, personal narratives shaped by lived experience.

Home Turf is programmed as part of The Music is Black Festival, an East Bank-wide programme of events, performances, dance and screenings taking place across Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from April to November 2026, celebrating the V&A East Museum’s inaugural exhibition, The Music is Black: A British Story.

Visitors can also explore Resonant Matter, running alongside Home Turf, which examines the spaces and scenes where music, fashion and community come together.

🗓️: Weds 13 May - Sun 14 June 2026
📍: London College of Fashion, East Bank
Located in the Mezzanine space
⏰: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
🎟️: Free | Open to the public

Learn more about the event and book tickets ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4wqkcP1

Exhibition curated by: Ashton Jones-Frame
📸: Eddie Zhang and Eva Quartey

A standout moment from this year’s Met Gala saw Sam Smith wearing a custom look by their partner, LCF alumnus Christian Cowan.

The design brought together performance, identity and bold self-expression on one of fashion’s most visible global stages.

Known for his high-impact, expressive aesthetic, Christian Cowan continues to shape contemporary fashion across music, performance and culture.

Read more on Billboard ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4cPKh2g

Sculpture met the red carpet at this year’s Met Gala.

Kim Kardashian appeared in a striking, sculptural look brought to life with creative direction by LCF alumna Nadia Lee Cohen. Working alongside Allen Jones and Whitaker Malem, the piece reimagined a 1960s cast into a bold breastplate, finished in an auto body shop.

The result blurred the boundaries between fashion, art and object, translating concept into a powerful visual statement on a global stage.

Read more via Vogue ⬇️
https://bit.ly/49jDQCj

We’re proud to see LCF alumnus Robert Wun continuing to shape the global fashion landscape.

Most recently, his designs were worn by Lisa from BLACKPINK at the Met Gala, featured in Vogue. His work has also been seen on figures including Naomi Osaka and Jordan Roth, reflecting a distinctive approach to storytelling through design.

Robert Wun’s practice continues to push boundaries across couture and performance, demonstrating the global impact of LCF talent across fashion, culture and the arts.

Explore more of his work and recent features ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4d74e3A

A new exhibition has landed at London College of Fashion: Resonant Matter.

Resonant Matter explores the spaces and scenes where music, fashion and community come together. Told through archival storytelling and immersive installations, the exhibition traces a path from pirate radio and street protests to sound-system culture and club nights, revealing the many ways music and fashion influence one another to create new forms of expression, identity and belonging.

Resonant Matter is part of The Music is Black Festival, an East Bank-wide programme of events, performances, dance, screenings and more taking place across Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from April – November 2026, celebrating the V&A East Museum’s inaugural exhibition, The Music is Black: A British Story.

Dates: 14 April - 14 June 2026
Location: London College of Fashion, East Bank, Apex Gallery | Atelier Space | Vitrines | Waterfront Gallery
Opening times: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Admission: Free | Open to the public

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4mK5EW9