American mid-to-luxury fashion brand Ralph Lauren has collaborated with the Graduate Fashion Foundation for a series of national master classes to be held at five universities across the UK.
The series of talks will provide graduates with career tips such as how to make the most of opportunities on offer and the best way to secure jobs. Two speakers from Graduate Fashion Week and one from Ralph Lauren will also guide students on how to create a successful graduate collection, choosing the right music for a show and how to succeed at Graduate Fashion Week.
Additionally, representatives from Ralph Lauren will be interviewing prospective second year candidates from for opportunities at the company’s headquarters in New York next summer.
The program commenced on 12th November at Bournemouth University and concluded today, the 16th November, at the Edinburgh College of Art. Following these sessions, further master classes will be held at Epson’s University for the Creative Arts, Nottingham Trent University and Manchester School of Art, where students from neighbouring universities and colleges will also have the opportunity to take part.
“We are extremely proud to partner with Ralph Lauren on our 2018 Graduate Fashion Foundation series of National Masterclasses. Martyn Roberts, Creative Director of Graduate Fashion Week commented, adding, “Each year GFF sees exciting and innovative fashion talent take over the catwalk and exhibitions at our main Graduate Fashion Week event. We look forward to sharing industry knowledge and advice with undergraduates from 20 of the charity’s member universities as we continue to support them entering the fashion industry.”
The master classes are part of Graduate Fashion Foundation’s efforts to support and guide new talent entering the workforce. Founded in 1991, the charity is also backs the Graduate Fashion Week, which showcases the work of students from over 95 universities and colleges every year.
Next year, the event is scheduled to return to The Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch on 2-5 June 2019. Last year, over 5,000 fashion graduates showcased their work at the event.