Studying in one of the world’s most prestigious fashion capitals is a great way to kick-start your Fashion Marketing career – and with the chance to gain work experience and build a network of industry contacts, London offers unrivalled opportunities during and after your studies.
Study in a major fashion capital
Home to fashion weeks, emerging designers, renowned runway shows, designer shops, boutiques and super cool streetwear – London is counted among the world's 'big four’ fashion capitals. You’ll be surrounded by different styles (from classic to punk) and while Bond Street and the Kings Road are lined with the likes of Chanel, Tiffany and Bottega Veneta, there’s also Camden and Shoreditch for those after bohemian fashion and urban streetwear.
Home to renowned designers
It houses some of the world’s most important fashion brands, stores, designers, magazines, PR agencies, photographers and models. The likes of Sir Paul Smith, Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen all started their careers in the city – and credit their success to it. You’ll have the chance to visit their stores, learn about their history first-hand and take inspiration from their early careers.
Access incredible fashion archives
In London, your lessons don’t end inside the classroom. You’ll be able to take advantage of world-renowned resources including libraries, archives and museums – most of them free to enter. From The V&A to the Fashion Textile Museum, you’ll have access to a vast collection of fashion archives and past collections – bringing your studies to life.
Join celebrated fashion events
Studying in the city also allows you to access runway shows and the chance to get involved with a wide variety of fashion campaigns, photoshoots and events – including London to Fashion Week –which gives upcoming talent a platform and makes a real impact on the global fashion scene. You might even be able to apply for London’s Graduate Fashion Week – where talented students from over 50 universities showcase their work each year.
Network with industry leaders
While you study, build your portfolio and complete internships, you’ll have access to our network of well-connected professionals – academics, alumni and industry links (from designers and brands to photographers and global media agencies) and start to build a network of professional contacts that you can lean on in the future – building your own little black book.
Seek inspiration from fellow students
Fashion is also highly influenced by its surroundings and everyone who comes to London to study and work inadvertently contributes to the city’s fashion scene. At Regent’s, we have more than 140 nationalities on campus, meaning you’ll find it easy to source inspiration from different cultures – and build an international network of friends that you can tap into throughout your career.
Discover a wealth of opportunities
And it’s not just Fashion Design students that are catered for – London is home to a huge variety of fashion magazines, PR agencies and creative hubs, meaning you’ll be surrounded by internship opportunities that lean towards marketing, ecommerce and digital. So, whether you see yourself launching your own label or building a fashion marketing empire, London is the place to be to see your career soar – with a huge variety of employment available on your doorstep.
