Welcome to the online home for our community of aspirational, innovative and creative individuals. Our blog is for sharing our experiences and visionary ideas with each other, the industry and the world. Find out more about the School of Fashion and Textiles at Birmingham City University.
Starting your postgraduate studies with us soon? We're looking forward to welcoming you! If you want to get a head start on your studies and get clued up on what's to come, take a look at our list of resources for things you can do to prepare for your course.
Read moreOpen Days are a great opportunity for you to experience a little bit of life as a BCU student. Take a look at why they'...
Read moreCostume design students give us an insight into how they worked on the outfits for Birmingham 2022 Festival.
Read moreThe UK is known for its historical fashion roots, from Victorian to punk; but what about Birmingham? There are plenty o...
Read moreAre you an aspiring writer, illustrator or social media manager? The Ohana Magazine society is perfect for you! It aim...
Read moreFashion students have collaborated with one of the biggest brands - Lounge Underwear - to develop new campaigns to empo...
Read moreTodd Green joined Birmingham City University’s School of Fashion and Textiles to study BA (Hons) Fashion Desi...
Read moreLucy shares her experience as a foundation student and how the course provided her with a range of skills to prepare fo...
Read moreStudents on our Foundation Year in Fashion and Textiles recently took part in a collaborative workshop with BCU’s STEAM...
Read moreCarina Coelho is a third year student on our BA (Hons) Fashion Branding and Communication course. Attending lectures an...
Read moreNeed some help deciding? Talk a look at the different courses available in this diverse and exciting area of study.
Read moreMA Fashion Promotion student Charlotte Chambers tells us about her experience as a postgraduate student and how it has ...
Read moreTextile Design student Keely Russell talks to Amtico's Design Manager Sarah Escott about her placement with the company...
Read moreFinal year BA (Hons) Textile Design student, Keely Russell, recently won the Silentnight Sleep Design Award at this yea...
Read moreWe've selected some of our favourite Instagrammers who are known for championing vintage and second hand pieces over ne...
Read moreFinal year BA (Hons) Textile Design student, Andrea Gonzales, recently won the Habitat Future Design Award – Textiles a...
Read moreIf you’re searching for something new to watch on Netflix but find yourself endlessly scrolling, we have rounded up a ...
Read moreIf you find yourself getting lost on your Instagram feed daily in need of something new, we’ve gathered ten of the mos...
Read moreGet to know the recipient of BCU's 2021 Textiles Creative Spirit Award.
Read moreThe BA (Hons) Textile Design staff team were proud to present their Textile Design ‘Class of 2021’ at a celebratory eve...
Read moreAs part of BCU's Inspired Festival, we spoke to Sophie Johnson and Laura Arrowsmith about their inspirations for creat...
Read moreMary Teresa Mayes joined Birmingham City University’s School of Fashion and Textiles , to study BA (Hons) Cost...
Read moreJack Avery joined Birmingham City University’s School of Fashion and Textiles , to study BA (Hons) Fashion Bus...
Read moreSecond year BA (Hons) Fashion Business & Promotion student, Tom Pleydell undertook an exciting two-month work placemen...
Read moreWe caught up with Course Director Louise Martin to find out why you should consider doing Foundation year in Fashion an...
Read moreCharlotte Carter joined Birmingham City University’s School of Fashion and Textiles to study BA (Hons) Fashio...
Read moreOhana Magazine has been built entirely online by 17 BCU creatives, from the School of Fashion and Textiles , School ...
Read moreAre you moving to university, but fear packing? Preparation ahead of moving day is key to ensure you don’t feel overwh...
Read moreIf you are looking to join the School of Fashion and Textiles this September, look no further for tips and ideas...
Read moreSophie Johnson and Laura Arrowsmith, both lecturers on our BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion course, have...
Read moreStudying in the School of Fashion and Textiles, you’ll be taught by award-winning academics with a wealth of industry e...
Read moreSchool of Fashion Textiles Student Success Advisor, Miriam Bruton, gives her tips for preparing for university.
Read moreWe all need some audio company when we’re working from home so we’ve compiled a list of fabulous fashion podcasts that ...
Read moreTextile Design student Jade Durling discusses how textile projects have become an important source of mindfulness durin...
Read moreTextile Design student Naomi Cross reflects on how lockdowns and Covid regulations have affected the bespoke bridalwear...
Read moreTextile Design student Edita Sedoikina considers the effects of the pandemic on Trend Forecasters and how their roles h...
Read moreLaura Arrowsmith discusses the changing nature of fashion education and the importance of keeping in touch with the evo...
Read moreBA (Hons) Fashion Branding and Communication student, Carina Coelho, tells us about working on a live brief with Lounge...
Read moreWith a Virtual London Fashion Week looming, Sophie Johnson, questions whether the fashion week stage is the right place...
Read moreLecturer Sophie Johnson discusses the future of fashion week, amidst the upcoming digital London Fashion Week 2021.
Read moreNahida Mahmood, Senior Embroidery Technician, discusses her recent award success.
Read moreTwo final year Fashion Design students recently took part in MODA-FAD’s annual Sustainable Challenge.
Read moreThis semester, BA (Hons) Fashion Design students teamed up with contemporary clothing brand Superdry in a sustainabilit...
Read moreLecturer Laura Arrowsmith reflects on the changing face of gendered fashion and what that could mean for leading retai...
Read moreSophie is a lecturer in Fashion Business and Promotion. When working from home, she likes a cosy, quiet and well-organi...
Read moreFind out about (BA) Fashion Business and Promotion student Tara McReynold's Instagreen project.
Read moreLearn about Anna’s journey from foundation year to BA, and the support and experience she gained along the way!
Read moreFoundation Fashion and Textiles students use creative strategies to showcase their personal design style.
Read moreStarting University is the first step in achieving your future career. While this may seem nerve-racking, it’s also th...
Read moreBA Fashion Business and Promotion student Zoe Bird reveals how she worked through the pandemic.
Read more(BA) Fashion Business and Promotion student Emily Orr talks about how she continued learning during lockdown
Read moreLearn about Jasmine-Shah Miah's journey from foundation year to BA Fashion Branding & Communication.
Read moreWhile many fashion students are disappointed at having their final shows cancelled because of the pandemic, BCU’s Shan...
Read more(BA) Fashion Business and Promotion student Hannah talks about her inspiration for her final year project which led he...
Read moreLock in with BA (Hons) Fashion Branding and Communications, and BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion. Hear our top ...
Read moreWe know this is an unusual time for everyone and thought you might be struggling to find things to do whilst you’re st...
Read moreOxfam’s Second Hand September is a campaign that aims to raise awareness of the environmental impact on fashion, and i...
Read moreTextile Design graduate, Eleanor Brown secures invaluable experience in a world-renowned company, Amtico.
Read moreRebecca Lewis, BA (Hons) Textile Design graduate, shares what she’s been up to since graduation and gives her top tips ...
Read moreTake a look at Annette's career highlights and top tips for future students thing about studying fashion at BCU.
Read moreBA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion student Claudia Ferraretto speaks at an international conference...
Read more40 universities showcase portfolios at the world's largest showcase of undergraduate fashion talent.
Read moreGabbie worked part time as an in-store trainee Visual Merchandiser at Outfit Fashion during her final year at BCU. Gett...
Read moreTutor Els Dragt, tells us her top five reasons to take our Trend Forecasting short course.
Read moreTutor Vita Woods tells us her top five reasons to take our Visual Merchandising short course.
Read moreTutors Mike Hansell and Carla Frith tell us their top five reasons to take our Buying and Merchandising short course.
Read moreRecently our final year BA Textiles Students were treated to a whole day packed full of industry insights which include...
Read moreStudent conference highlights innovation and research ideas.
Read moreFind out what happened when our students did a 10-week project with Style Birmingham.
Read moreAmelia Frost, BA (Hons) Textile Design graduate, specialised in printed textiles and surface pattern.
Read moreBA (Hons) Fashion Design graduate Steph shares her global experience and top tips.
Read moreMeet Charnice Blaize, Graduate Fashion Week winner and Cultural Marketing Coordinator at ASOS.
Read moreFashion design graduate, Holly Jayne Smith, tells us how she secured a scholarship in Morocco.
Read moreFashion Branding and Communication students visit Azzedine Alaïa exhibition and magCulture.
Read more"Surreal” is the one word used by 20 year old Rosie Gee to describe the incredible opportunity she recently embarked on...
Read moreOur calendar is always jam-packed with activities and this year has been no different; from inspiring studio visits to ...
Read moreBA (Hons) Textiles and design student Isobel Smith spends seven weeks in South of France.
Read moreMillie tells us how her award has provided invaluable support for her plan to launch her own business.
Read moreFind out how we encourage and support you to seek out work placements and build your personal portfolio.
Read moreTake a look at how Bethany's collection was scouted for a fashion show after being discovered on Instagram.
Read moreRebecca Day tells us more about her two-week placement with multi-disciplinary artist Lizzie King.
Read moreTake a look at how BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion graduate Rebecca won the prestigious prize.
Read moreGraduate Fashion week is at the top of the radar for students aspiring to be a part of the fashion industry.
Read moreCheck out what final-year School of Fashion and Textiles student Atena Ameri learned during her placement year.
Read moreBA (Hons) Textile Design student Hope tells us more about her ERASMUS exchange trip.
Read moreFind out how BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion student Chloe reached the grand final.
Read moreFind out more about the live brief BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion students worked on.
Read moreBA (Hons) Fashion Design student Josephine tells us about working overseas with the high street retailer.
Read moreFirst year student Aida Brown tells us more about being picked to showcase her Trend Forecasting module work.
Read moreFind out how students worked with Pete to develop their knowledge of the industry digital embroidery program, Wilcom.
Read moreBA (Hons) Textile Design graduate Adriana Gentile sets up luxury homewares brand, Adriana Homewares.
Read moreSee how students have worked with charities as part of their Events Management module.
Read moreBA (Hons) Textile Design graduate Sophie shows us the career paths that are accessible with a textiles degree.
Read moreTake a look at her career highlights so far and her tips for students studying BA (Hons) Textile Design.
Read moreBA (Hons) Textile Design graduate Bronagh Teague spoke to us about developing textiles for design giant, Jim Thompson ...
Read moreFashion Design graduate Rosie Dennington showcased her Wanderlust collection at London Fashion Week.
Read moreTextile Design Graduate, Kate, spoke to us about her recent win and how she’s developed her brand.
Read moreFashion Design graduate Rhys unveiled his Spring/Summer 2018 collection at London’s Dray Walk Gallery.
Read moreEmbroidery Lecturer and Textile Artist Zoë Hillyard recently curated her first Solo Exhibition ‘Balancing Tensions’.
Read morePaige is using the trend-forecasting and styling skills she’s learned to set up her own publishing business.
Read moreBA (Hons) Fashion Design Lecturer Jason takes us behind the scenes of Graduate Fashion Week.
Read moreTake a look at Sophie's specialist areas of expertise and her favourite thing about working for BCU.
Read moreTake a look at how Charnice won the ASOS Future Talent Award for Communication.
Read moreBA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion student Charnice shares her top tips with first-year student Serlait.
Read moreRead about Elle's experience of working with Fashion Blogger Kavita Donkersley, and her top placement tips!
Read moreGrace tells us about working with a real historical dress for the 'Cabinets of Costume' exhibition.
Read moreLauren takes us through her Final Major Project for BA (Hons) Textile Design and tells us what she's learned.
Read moreHow I made the finalist shortlist for the Fashion Awareness Direct (FAD) competition with Missoni.
Read moreWe caught up with second year BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion student about her industry placement at Next.
Read moreFirst year BA (Hons) Textile Design student Chloe Watling tells us more about her study trip to Paris.
Read moreFind out more about Beth's exciting internship with LOOK magazine and her top tips for securing a placement.
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