London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London, has been recognised by Vogue Business as one of the 10 best fashion schools in the world, reinforcing its global reputation for excellence across fashion communication, business and design.

In its comprehensive guide, Vogue Business highlights institutions shaping the future of the fashion industry, with insight from faculty and notable alumni. The article opens with particular reference to LCF’s strength in fashion communication, a key area within the School of Media and Communication.

“With a new campus in Stratford opened in 2023, London College of Fashion (LCF) is widely regarded as having one of the strongest fashion communication departments in the UK,” the article states. It also notes the College’s respected Fashion Business School and its specialist design courses in footwear and accessories, alongside LCF’s commitment to supporting graduates through initiatives such as Graduate Futures, which offers one-to-one coaching and placement support beyond graduation.

The Vogue Business feature includes insight from Bex Cassie, Creative Director for the School of Media and Communication, who reflects on what sets the School apart within the global fashion education landscape.

What sets LCF’s School of Media and Communication apart from other fashion universities/schools?

In the School of Media and Communication at London College of Fashion, we don’t just support the fashion industry, we give it purpose. Fashion has countless facets, but it is media and communication that give it its narrative, its voice, and its cultural power. Using the body as a creative site and fashion as a lens through which we can question the world, our students work at the intersection of technology, performance, and critical storytelling, shaping how fashion is understood and experienced. With cutting-edge facilities and industry-connected teaching, we nurture practitioners to push boundaries and use creativity as a force for meaningful change.

2. What should people do to make their applications stand out?

The most engaging applications show curiosity, critical thought, and a willingness to experiment. We look for applicants who aren’t afraid to question, to play, to collaborate and to push their ideas beyond the obvious. We want to see not just polished outcomes, but the thinking, research and personal perspectives that drive your creative process, as well as work that reflects values, not just technical abilities. We attract students who want to push beyond traditional fashion media and communication and engage with technologies, ideas and narratives shaping tomorrow’s industry. Our learning culture emphasises collaboration, research-driven practice, and a commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

This latest recognition from Vogue Business underscores LCF’s role as a global leader in fashion education and reaffirms the School of Media and Communication’s position at the forefront of fashion media, culture and critical practice, educating the next generation of creative thinkers who will shape the narratives of tomorrow’s industry.

Image credit: Frederike Herkströter, MA Fashion Journalism and Content Creation