The Young Fashion Designer Weekend
The Ultimate Work Experience in Fashion Design
The Young Fashion Designer Weekend
The Ultimate Work Experience in Fashion Design
Overview
The Young Fashion Designer Weekend gives students aged 15-18 a chance to test-drive life as a fashion designer. Learn from top designers as they guide you through a series of interactive activities: create a concept, develop designs and present your collection to a panel of experts. You will also get expert advice on how to become a successful fashion designer, with guidance on study choices, extra-curricular activities, work experience and more.
You can attend either in-person in London or live online. Register now to gain an edge over other aspiring fashion designers, and a super-curricular experience to add to your university application.
- Professional fashion designers will coach you through a range of interactive activities:
- Study iconic runway collections and learn how to tell a story with design
- Develop your own haute couture 3D garment
- Present your capsule collection to industry professionals and get detailed feedback
- You will be trained on how to fulfil your ambitions of becoming a top fashion designer
- An action plan of how to break into the fashion industry, starting now
- Coaching by experts on academic choices, extra-curricular activities and work experience
- Hear from successful designers and ask them all your burning questions.
- Q&A panel with fashion designers, buyers, merchandisers, journalists and more
- Attendance demonstrates you’ve gained skills that are integral to a career in fashion
- Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your applications
This programme is for students aged 15-18. No prior knowledge or experience is required. The programme involves a mixture of interactive simulations, exercises and Q&A sessions. You can choose to attend the programme either in-person in London or ‘Live Online’; the content is the same for both.
Programme Fee:
In-Person: £195/student for full day
'Live Online’: £165/student for full day
There is no application process, and you can secure your place simply by clicking “Register Now”. We operate on a first-come first-served basis and programme places are limited.
In Person
Available dates:
- 9th November 2025
Venues:
- University College London (UCL)
Accommodation location:
University College London (UCL),
Bloomsbury,
London
Live Online
Available dates:
- 9th November 2025 - 11am - 5:00pm (UK time)
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Support
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