London’s newest
higher education fashion academy, founded by professor Jimmy Choo and
Stephen Smith, the JCA London Fashion Academy will officially open its
doors in September. With a ‘learning by doing’ approach the academy wants
to develop the next wave of global fashion designers. Time to learn
everything about the JCA London Fashion Academy. FashionUnited spoke with
Stephen Smith about the preparations for the opening, the institute’s
courses, and scholarships.
The JCA | London Fashion Academy will open its doors in September. How
is everything going so far with organizing everything?
Having had this really bizarre year we are all really excited to get
going. Preparations are well underway : we have a beautiful building in the
heart of Mayfair, an incredible team of passionate academics, mentors and
fashion innovators, and are right now building the most amazing founding
cohort of designer entrepreneurs (learners).
What made you decide to launch a new fashion academy in London?
Jimmy Choo and I have been family friends for a long time and have often
spoken about…
