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• General Information • Courses & Programmes • Videos Established in 1837, the Royal College of Art is the world’s oldest art and design university in continuous operation, with a tradition of innovation and excellence in creative education. In 2018, the RCA was ranked as the number one Art and Design university in the world – for the fourth...

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Winner of Future of Denim Branding competition named

Stefanie Tschirky from Royal College of Art has been named as the winner of Arts Thread and Avery Dennison Retail Branding & Information Solutions (RBIS) Future of Denim Branding competition, a contest designed to challenge how the fashion industry thinks about denim. Tschirky was selected from a shortlist of 11 design students from around the...

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Royal College of Art announces new head of fashion

The Royal College of Art has named Zowie Broach, co-founder of British fashion label Boudicca, as its new head of fashion, following the College’s “comprehensive” international search. Broach, who was a ‘Designer in Residence’ at London College of Fashion from 2009 and 2011 before taking up her role as senior research in creative practice, will...

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RCA honours Alber Elbaz

Lanvin’s artistic director Alber Elbaz has been presented with an honorary doctorate by the Royal College of Art for his “significant contribution to culture and industry, both internationally and in the UK.” Elbaz, who has helmed the French fashion house since 2001, following stints at Guy Laroche and Yves Saint Laurent, follows in the...