Upstart: Careers in Fashion
V&A South Kensington
Join us at V&A South Kensington for a day of talks, workshops, displays and networking to explore current innovations and future thinking in Fashion. Learn about career pathways, and grow your network and skills.
Talks
Hear from a range of designers and creatives, exploring everything from how to land a job in Fashion, to roles in Designing, Making, and Marketing.
Speakers include Nicholas Daley, Abiola Onabule, Xenab Lone Jamil (Aune), UKFT and many more. Hosted by Professor Sheila-Mary Carruthers FTI FRSA.
Workshops
Knit and chat with with Black Girl Knit Club. Re-invent vintage pieces with Akiya Studios, and hone your portfolio with Adobe experts. Explore the world of conservation with V&A textile department, and make your own recycled pressed plastic creations with Looply.
Knit and chat with with Black Girl Knit Club. Re-invent vintage pieces with Akiya Studios, and hone your portfolio with Adobe experts. Explore the world of conservation with V&A textile department, and make your own recycled pressed plastic creations with Looply.
Displays and Networking
Explore new creations in design, and meet professionals from a variety of fashion industry areas to inspire and guide you. And much more!
Explore new creations in design, and meet professionals from a variety of fashion industry areas to inspire and guide you. And much more!
How To Apply
See Programme here
No booking required prior.
Some workshops are bookable on the day (from 10.30)
Places for events will be designated on a first come first served basis.