All the latest news and student blogs

Holly Binks, a recent graduate of our BA (Hons) Marketing & Communication for Fashion degree worked on an exciting brand collaboration featuring SKIMS and lululemon - a concept that earned her a first-class grade of 77%! Here's what inspired her idea, her key takeaways, next steps and advice for those considering the course.

We recently caught up with Billie Bowman, a BA (Hons) Buying & Merchandising degree student, who created an impressive buying & merchandising strategy for Urban Outfitters. Check it out!

You may be aware from the media that the RMT Union is planning to strike on various networks next week. Due to these strikes, timetabled lessons on the dates below will take place Remotely/Online.

At the Fashion Retail Academy, we're excited to announce the appointment of five new industry ambassadors as we celebrate 20 years of shaping the future of fashion and retail.

What will fashion look like in 2030? We recently spoke with Yasmin Bramble, a BA (Hons) Buying & Merchandising student, who created an exciting project forecasting what fashion could look like by the year 2030. Here's a look at her project!

We recently caught up with Archie Read, a student who has just completed the Level 3 Fashion Retail Diploma at the Fashion Retail Academy. He told us all about his impressive Final Major Project - how he came up with his idea, what the experience was like, and what he learned along the way. 

At the FRA, we provide our students with exciting, real-world projects that are creative, challenging and industry-relevant. One recent example of this is a project completed by Mia Laslett, one of our current BA (Hons) Marketing and Communication for Fashion students.

Thinking about a career in fashion? There's still time to apply to join us this September! If you're passionate about fashion, here's why applying to the FRA through Clearing could be the perfect move for you.

Are you creative? Love fashion? Our BA (Hons) Art Direction for Fashion degree is open for applications through clearing. Explore the course and apply to join us at the Fashion Retail Academy this September!

At the Fashion Retail Academy, we offer a Fast-Track Level 4 Buying & Merchandising Diploma, designed to launch your career by providing you with the essential skills needed to step into an entry-level buying or merchandising role - just in 6 months.