Bespoke Tailoring University of the Arts London (UAL)

Overview

Introduction 

BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring, the only course of its kind in the UK, is the catalyst for a unique creative conversation with the client. It’s a design process that challenges our global community of students to become disruptive traditionalists who respect craftmanship by re-defining its future. As tailors, you’ll have the power to re-imagine the body through cut and fit by re-engineering the silhouette.

What to expect 

• Client Focused: Working directly with individual clients offers the chance to co-create wholly bespoke pieces, where unique identities are reflected through material, design and process. 
• Technical Excellence & Design Innovation: This course delivers excellence in hand-construction techniques partnered with a curious and engaging design exploration. You will be taught traditional hand craft tailoring techniques and pattern drafting skills. We embrace future technologies and innovation to create design outcomes that challenge the boundaries of bespoke tailoring that will impact generations to come.
• Culturally Diverse: This course takes an inclusive approach which broadens the understanding of craftsmanship and artisanal practices. We value cultural differences that enrich our learning and teaching environment, enabling us to celebrate each other’s uniqueness within our community.
• Sustainability: You will develop your practice within an authentic sustainable narrative, combining best practice with novel approaches to heritage, craft and handwork. Through the re-purposing of materials and design for longevity, you will help to build new visions for bespoke tailoring.
• Staff Expertise: This is an opportunity to learn from staff who have experience working for a diverse range of luxury global brands. They nurture prospective tailors by offering creative design development, academic thinking and the necessary professional practice and expertise required for a career in a world-class bespoke tailoring setting, global ready-to-wear brand, or independent label.