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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, our Level 3 Fashion Retail Diploma is a popular choice for anyone who loves fashion and wants to explore different career options before choosing a specialism. Here's a breakdown of what the course offers and some exciting roles you could go into after!

Real-world experience is a big part of what we offer at the FRA. That's why some of our diploma students recently visited Vogue's Inventing the Runway exhibition - an immersive event that brought the creativity of fashion shows to life.

Ready to turn your passion for fashion design into a thriving career? Discover how our Level 3 Fashion Design diploma can help provide you with the skills, experience and industry connections to start your career.

Want to work in fashion but not sure what your next step should be? Find out more about our Level 3 courses, designed for 16-18-year-olds wanting to start their fashion career.

On Friday 7 October, a group of our Level 3 Fashion Design students attended a private talk with Jimmy Choo, founder of the global luxury brand Jimmy Choo Ltd.

This month, our Level 3 Fashion Design students visited the Barbara Hepworth: Art & Life exhibition at The Hepworth Wakefield. Over several weeks, the seven groups each visited the gallery to gather inspiration for their Circular Forms project. They’ll be using their research of her art to create their own clothing designs.