Adam Faurschou, BA Fashion Design and Marketing
Considered the climate advocate of his year, Adam delivered a final collection that was an ode to his pursuit of integrating natural resources into our western model of fashion consumption. He benefited from his tutor’s support to introduce sustainable modules to the course curriculum and handbook. His fondest memories and learnings were achieved during his placement year at Acne Studios and Chanel. “The applied fashion knowledge that I gained at Acne Studios and Chanel complemented my pre-existing knowledge about concept development, research, and building aesthetic universes. Understanding that different garment stereotypes are created to go with different people, rather than fashion solely being an outlet for creative exploration.” As well as encouraging a well-rounded approach to learning through industry experience, he emphasizes the importance of slowing down and enjoying the process – rather than getting too caught up in academic pressure. “Being organized and prioritizing health, sleep, nutrition, and social connections is what makes you a better designer. If you want to be ambitious, the best thing you can do is be organized and prioritize all the things that make you human.”
“Being organized and prioritizing health, sleep, nutrition, and social connections is what makes you a better designer.”
Ida Immendorff, BA Womenswear
“The advice I would give someone embarking on this course would be to work on your ambition. You will be challenged, questioned, and criticized. It’s not for the fragile. You need to believe in yourself, in what you want to convey, and no matter what comes your way, take it in your stride – but never abandon your dream.” Ida’s final collection, inspired by the Franz Kafka quote: “I was ashamed of myself when I realized life is a costume party, and I attended with my real face,” explores societal norms, values, and power structures through the lenses of circus and costume cultures. When thinking back to her time in the studios, it’s the late nights with her classmates before deadlines that make up some of her fondest memories. “I learned how important it has been to work amongst creative people, especially considering those friends you make may one day be work colleagues. We all want to work in the same industry, so building relationships within those four years is fundamental.” Her next step in the industry includes exploring the potential of her designs for costume, movies, and performances. She’s determined to apply her learnings to a wider scope of practice.