News - School of Fashion and Textiles | Birmingham City University

Alien-like blue dress at London fashion week

“Invaluable” experience with Lady Gaga designer

UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 MAR

Fashion Business and Promotion student Tara Warby has gained “invaluable” experience working on the On|Off showcase at London Fashion Week. London Fashion Week celebrated its 40 anniversary...

BCU Alumna secures internship at British Couture fashion brand

UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 FEB

Karina Jassi graduated with a BA (Hons) Textile design degree from BCU in 2023. During BCU’s Inspired Festival that same year, Karina exhibited her work and won the ‘Bespoke Textiles’ Award,...

BCU staff and National Saturday club members from last summers Craft & Making club

University provides craft and making opportunities for young Brummies’

UNIVERSITY NEWS 03 NOV 2023

The Birmingham City University (BCU) College of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles will again host a Craft & Making National Saturday Club (NSC) as young Brummies’ develop their creativity and...

(L-R) Lecturer Elizabeth Burton, student Abbie Walton, student Emily Brooks

Success for students at New York Fashion Week

UNIVERSITY NEWS 26 SEP 2023

Two Fashion Design students travelled to New York's Fashion Week citing an “unbelievable” and “truly rewarding” experience, seeing their work hit the runway as part of a signature collection.

(L-R) Rebecca Skeels, Louise Martin and Matt Jordan

Jewellery, Fashion & Textiles recognised for equality and diversity co...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 22 SEP 2023

Birmingham City University’s (BCU) College of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles has become the first department of its type in the UK to be awarded Athena Swan Bronze Award.

BCU students alongside Selfridges staff for the 'Serene' sculpture installation

Students help Selfridges tackle throw away culture

UNIVERSITY NEWS 15 SEP 2023

A mammoth seven-foot sculpture made entirely of repurposed denim designed by Fashion & Textile students at Birmingham City University (BCU) has been installed at Selfridges Birmingham.

BCU Fashion and Jewellery students outside the Harvey Nichols window

Harvey Nichols puts graduate designers in the shop window

UNIVERSITY NEWS 04 AUG 2023

Visitors to Birmingham’s Mailbox are having their heads turned by Harvey Nichols' latest store window display after its ‘traffic stopping’ re-design by creative graduates from Birmingham City...

Sarah Mills, final year BA Textile Design student at BCU

Declining bird population inspires award-winning textile collection

UNIVERSITY NEWS 27 JUN 2023

A talented textile designer at Birmingham City University (BCU) has created a powerful collection that celebrates natural habitats and encourages wildlife preservation.

Libby Hudson, final year, Fashion Business and Promotion student at BCU

Fashion’s throw-away culture tackled in cutting-edge project

UNIVERSITY NEWS 08 JUN 2023

A student from Birmingham City University is tackling the issue of fast-fashion head on by designing a clothing range complete with digital twins – allowing wearers to attach lasting memories to...

BCU Fashion Branding and Communication Students discussing their campaigns with representatives from Size? and New Balance.

Budding Brummie fashionistas secure major label experience

UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 APR 2023

Top retailer Size? recently gave fashion and textile students at Birmingham City University (BCU) the opportunity to design brand campaigns for clothing giant New Balance as part of their ‘Made...

BCU will be hosting a 16 week Craft & Making Saturday Club

Young Brummies to craft creative futures

UNIVERSITY NEWS 01 FEB 2023

Birmingham City University (BCU) in partnership with the National Saturday Club (NSC) is launching a Craft & Making Saturday Club - Re:Run - offering young Brummies' opportunities to develop...

Anastasiia Halushko, MA Fashion Design & Practice student

Wartime buttons inspire university fashion designer

UNIVERSITY NEWS 24 JAN 2023

An up-and-coming student fashion designer at Birmingham City University (BCU) has secured a coveted scholarship from the British Fashion Council (BFC) after her latest collection was inspired...

3 VOBO finalists wearing their jewellery and outfits designed by students of the Birmingham Institute of Jewellery, Fashion & Textiles.

Student designers sparkle and shine at opera event

UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 DEC 2022

Students from Birmingham City University (BCU)’s Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles showcased their costume and jewellery design skills at a special Voice of Black Opera (VOBO) event...

Key contributors to the Birmingham AIDS and HIV memorial - 'The Ribbons' - wearing the cloaks specially designed by School of Fashion & Textiles students at the memorial unveiling on World AIDS Day.

Birmingham AIDS and HIV memorial unveiled as part of a thought-provoki...

UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 DEC 2022

A powerful AIDS and HIV memorial - ‘The Ribbons’ - was unveiled as part of World AIDS Day on the 1 December outside the Birmingham Hippodrome in a ceremony of remembrance, education, and...

The boob box, by Lounge Underwear, came to Birmingham City University to offer advice, guidance and fittings as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Award-winning fashion brand raises awareness with campus pop-up

UNIVERSITY NEWS 24 NOV 2022

Birmingham City University (BCU) welcomed award-winning fashion brand Lounge Underwear on campus last month for their ‘boob box’ tour, which was part of their #FeelYourBreast campaign to...