London College of Fashion, 105 Carpenters Road, Stratford Cross, London E20 2AR
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_College_of_Fashion
2025: "The London College of Fashion is a constituent college of the University of the Arts London, a public art university in London, England. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate study, short courses, study-abroad courses and business training in fashion and related topics. The patron is Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.[1] The current head of college is Professor Andrew Teverson.[2]
After the Second World War the minimum school leaving age was 15; junior level courses at the colleges were scrapped. Barrett Street Trade School became Barrett Street Technical College, and the Shoreditch and Clapham schools were merged to form Shoreditch College for the Garment Trades. Both had the status of technical colleges, and began to take male students also. In 1967 the two colleges were merged to form the London College for the Garment Trades. This was renamed London College of Fashion in 1974.[4]
In 1986 the London College of Fashion became part of the London Institute, which was formed by the Inner London Education Authority to bring together seven London art, design, fashion and media schools.[5] The London Institute became a legal entity in 1988, could award taught degrees from 1993, was granted University status in 2003 and was renamed University of the Arts London in 2004.[5]
In August 2000 Cordwainers College, a specialist school for leather-working, shoemaking and saddlery, was merged with the London College of Fashion. It was founded in Bethnal Green in 1887 as the Leather Trade School. The name was changed to Cordwainers Technical College in about 1914, and then to Cordwainers College in 1991.[6][7]
The college moved to Stratford in east London in 2023.[8][9]
It is one of six constituent colleges of the University of the Arts London, the others being Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Chelsea College of Art and Design, London College of Communication and Wimbledon College of Art.[10]
The new building, at 105 Carpenters Road in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, was purpose-built to designs by Allies and Morrison, which were intended to reflect nineteenth-century mill buildings.[9][12]""
https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-college-of-fashion/visit-us
2025: "London College of Fashion, East Bank, is part of east London's new cultural quarter on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and home to our 6500 students. Our new 13-storey building includes a variety of public spaces where you can experience, participate and engage with LCF, from exhibitions and galleries, community workshops, interactive and digital showcases, and access to our world-renowned fashion library and archives and café."
Address
London College of Fashion, 105 Carpenters Road, Stratford Cross, London E20 2AR
https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-college-of-fashion/about-lcf/contact-us
Phone
020 7514 7400
Website
https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-college-of-fashion/visit-us
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Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Amenities
"Maker's Square
Maker’s Square is where you can catch some of our students working in the open access spots right outside the Digital Learning Lab and the Fashion Innovation Agency’s base. Expect to see explorations of all things fashion tech, AI, metaverse and VR.
Drapers Café
Draper’s Café sits in the foyer behind the front of house desk. It’s a welcoming space where you can relax and enjoy a range of drinks, snacks and treats after visiting one of our exhibitions.
Staircase and atrium
The centrepiece of the public areas of the building is the stunning double-height atrium and staircase resembling a spiral 'orange peel' shape, with transfer beams and columns of a complex nature - all in exposed concrete with exemplary detailing, making this an impactful space to visit. The staircase leads visitors down to the display spaces on the riverside lower ground floor or up to Maker’s Square.
Exhibitions spaces
Our showcasing spaces host exhibitions, festivals, events and digital encounters. Exploring the role of fashion today, our Cultural Programme brings together creative collaborations with, students, staff, industry, and the local community."
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Location
Nearest Venues
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London
276 metres*
London Stadium, Olympic Park, London
419 metres*
934 metres*
St Mary of Eton Church, Hackney Wick, London
1,264 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.