Overview
Design and produce marketable collections that revolutionise the industry.
From sketching and prototyping to construction and branding, this course teaches you how to design and build marketable collections that target your desired audience while reflecting your personal aesthetic and story, producing innovative collections that stem from personal research and creative experimentation.
Why Regent's
- An intimate campus: located in the heart of London’s royal Regent’s Park
- Unparalleled global connections: gain exposure to leading industry professionals
- Future-facing: an innovative curriculum structure that's unique to Regent's
- Small class sizes: nurturing creativity, innovation and experimentation
- Collaborative studio setting: with access to professional workrooms, equipment, software
- Industry-focused: work on live projects and briefs with leading fashion brands
- Creative experimentation: develop your own design identity, using emerging tech
- Exposure and promotion: from day one – on campus and in industry
- Prime location: interact with London’s most coveted fashion brands and retailers
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What to expect
Working practically in a creative workshop setting, you'll be guided through the art of pattern cutting, drape, garment construction, textile development, illustration and digital media, as you build a collection that embodies your personal philosophy and showcases your practical skills and design identity. During this time, you'll have 24/7 access to:
- Professional design studios
- A dedicated technician five days a week
- Sewing and pressing workrooms
- Fabric library and workshop
- Mac and PC labs with industry software
- Professional photography studio
- Laser cutter, 3D printers, fabrication lab
- AutoCAD lab with plotter
Exploring the full creative production process, from ideation to promotion, you’ll develop your personal design identity, research skills and presentation techniques – and learn how to incorporate storytelling, branding and marketing strategies. You’ll examine the overlaps between art, culture and history and deepen your understanding of contextual, contemporary fashion.
You'll keep sustainability, circular design and ethical practices front of mind – working with our partner, Esce-Tex, to learn more about ethical supply chains, zero waste cutting and long-term environmental impact. You'll also investigate emerging technologies, from digital apps and AI to fabric growing, ensuring you're at the forefront of the industry and develop an eye for future trends.
Working in a collaborative studio setting, you'll learn from students with different abilities, techniques and backgrounds – building friendships, enhancing your skillset and gaining new perspectives. You'll also have the chance to work alongside students from other Fashion courses, improving your versatility and your range. This might include building strategies and campaigns for your collections, or helping to organise the final year show.
In Year 2 you'll join interview & placement sourcing workshops with our in-house Careers teams to help you find a summer internship. You'll also have the opportunity to study abroad for a term in various continents – learning how history and culture influences local trends, and gaining exposure to regional styles, materials and sustainable practices.
Your hard work culminates in a professional catwalk show in Year 3, where you'll present your collection and portfolio to an audience including press and industry professionals.
This course offers a direct pathway to MA International Fashion Marketing.
London-centric learning
With London on your doorstep, you’ll have opportunities to engage with all aspects of the fashion arena – gaining practical experiences and building valuable industry relationships.
- Develop a portfolio of campaigns and creative work, ready for interviews
- Get involved in campaigns and shoots for London Fashion Week
- Join industry placements to build relationships and gain first-hand experience
- Take field trips to museums, exhibitions and agencies. We've had:
- Private tours of the McQueen exhibition space on Bond Street
- Study visits to clothing archives at The Vintage Showroom
- Trips to Harrods, Tate Modern, Barbican, Royal Academy, V&A
- Talks at magCulture: learning how they help young creators
You’ll also work closely with leading fashion brands on a variety of live briefs and client pitches. Recently, students have collaborated with:
As well as Paco Valiente, Chief Digital & Marketing Officer at HOFF, to create a limited edition sneaker to be sold in store.
You'll delve into the philosophy of each brand, work to solve a real industry challenge and meet with brands one-on-one to gain feedback before your final pitch.
We've also had brilliant guest speakers on campus, where students have built connections and learned about different aspects of the industry:
- Elizabeth Angles d’Auriac, President, UK Region at Chanel
- Kelly Kowal, Chief Platform Officer at FARFETCH
- Rosie Wollacott-Phillips, Head of Sustainability at Mulberry
- Michael Ward, Managing Director at Harrods
- Eshita Kabra, Founder & CEO at ByRotation
- Ian Brimicombe, Senior Vice President, Finance at Burberry
- Andrew Maag, Former CEO at dunhill
- Nicole Bischofer, Head of Womenswear at COS
- Ellie-Grace Frost, Designer at Louis Vuitton
- Jessica Bumpus, Fashion Journalist and former Digital Fashion Editor at Vogue
- Virginia James, former Head of Design at Pringle
- Angela Quaintrell, Fashion Buying Consultant
- Melanie Walker, former Head of Design at Victoria Beckham
- Lizzy Bowering, Head of Catwalks at WGSN
A tailored experience
We put you in the driving seat – shaping your education from day one:
- Your own support officer: receive tailored advice and support when needed
- Academic guidance: access regular one-to-one tutorials – at least an hour each week
- Flexible modules: personalise your course with a choice of special electives
- Additional language classes: prepare for domestic and international opportunities
Optional Foundation year
If you opt for a Foundation year, you'll gain a solid grounding in academic skills and principles, as well as an introduction to your chosen subject area. It will provide a rich and varied experience to ensure you’re prepared for degree-level study in the UK – ready to develop specialist knowledge and confidently make the most of your course.
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