FRA: Behind The Scenes

 Threads, Luxe Collective launch in London, haut couture fashion week and Anna Wintour standing ovation for Valentino – a second year running.

This week we talk about Barbie Core and the Jacquemus show inspired by the queen of people’s hearts, Diana. We discuss her infamous ‘Black Sheep’ sweater that is being auctioned off for an estimated $80,000 over 4 decades after she first wore it.

We get to hear what life as a level 4 student is like at the Fashion Retail Academy. Students Nadia, 21, and Ella, 19, tell you what they do daily and what they plan to do next after their studies. If you are wondering whether to study Level 4, this is the podcast for you!

This week is all about Peta, animal rights group activists, and their intent on making the fashion industry see wool and leather as unacceptable as fur or mink. Pharrell Williams and his creative direction debut at Louis Vuitton and finally, the impact of Harry Styles re-wearing his love on tour outfits.

Students and style enthusiasts Freya and Megan cover their top tips to build a capsule wardrobe and some of their essential pieces to create an outfit out of everything you own.

 Are you wondering what happened on trip week? Students Pollyanna Eve and Lucie cover their experience on two of the exciting trips we offer at the Fashion Retail Academy. All things fashion, activities, and food – discussing what went on in two of the world’s biggest fashion capitals.  

How do films affect fashion? Podcast host Ellie sits down with FRA Editor, Theo - to find out his perspective on this question!

This week on fashion news we cover the shocking news of Edward Enniful stepping down from his editor-in-chief position at British Vogue, an exciting opportunity to volunteer at London Fashion Week and the winner of the huge LVMH prize, Setchu's Satoshi Kuwat.  

Ellie gives you our top tips for a final major project as a fashion student...

On this week’s student-led podcast, you get to here from the people behind FRA, one of those being Sarah Hansford, industry fashion buyer and group lead at the Fashion Retail Academy, her experience within the industry, the good things and the not so great, while giving YOU some key advice to help you in the fashion buying career. 

How Marks & Spencer has managed and grown through the cost-of-living crisis while many brands have sunk, TikTok has been banned in Montana USA and this controversial decision is expected to make waves across the country with other states to supposedly follow and finally, some fashion exhibits happening in London, perfect for Final Major Project research or just fashion fans in general!   

FRA Radio with Ellie

This week we cover Beyonce’s tour outfits and their possible influence, the news that Adidas will be selling the rest of their Yeezy stock and donating a portion of the profit to charity and Timothee Chalamet is announced as the new face of the fragrance ‘Bleu De Chanel’.

To kick off this special week, a brand new Student Led Podcast hosted by the Wellbeing Team and students Poppy, Sofia and Ellie is now LIVE on the FRA: Behind the  Scenes channel available on Spotify, Apple Music and Google!   An honest discussion about the stigma surrounding mental health and how we can improve our outlook, as well as tips and strategies to improve your sense of self. 

 This week’s episode covers the Princess of Wale’s coronation looks with Alexander McQueen, the next Dior show in Mexico and the exciting new progression with lab-grown materials for North Face in an attempt to commercialise sustainability.  

This week’s FRA radio covers the 2023 Met Gala best dressed in honour of Karl Lagerfeld, the massive shake-up in Tom Ford’s senior roles and the 10-year anniversary of the Rana Plaza Disaster and the importance of an ethical supply chain.   

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Student Led podcast! This week with Jude and Laila, tell you all about why they chose a Level 3 Course at the Fashion Retail Academy and why you should too!

This week’s episode is based on pop culture from Coachella’s ‘Influencer Olympics’, Sophia Richie’s wedding gowns and an open call global casting for the one and only Vogue.

Big cuts in Pangaia’s workforce as they move their headquarters from London to Switzerland where over 50 employees have lost their job, Pretty Little Thing CEO Umar steps down from his position and lead stylist, Jacqueline Durran, of the new Barbie film featuring Margo Robbie is creating huge style inspiration across TikTok with its new trend named ‘Barbie Core’.  

This week’s student-led podcast is about sustainability and the importance of shopping 'pre-loved'. Jude and Laila share their thoughts and experiences of their recent Oxfam x FRA live collaboration and how it made them second guess a common stigma against second-hand stores.

Join Ellie, our radio host as she gives you a short but very sweet roundup of what is happening in the fashion world this week! Ellie will be with you weekly to give you the inside scoop of all that is FASHION!

Lee Brown, former magazine executive at Harpers Bazar and Elle tells us what the publication is really like, the ups and the downs and where he thinks the magazine industry will be taken in the future, is it really like Devil Wears Prada? Listen to find out!  

In this week’s episode of FRA Radio, our radio host, Ellie, talks you through this week’s biggest fashion headlines. There will be a new exhibition in London this year all about the icon Gabrielle Bonheur " Coco "  Chanel, and a new TV show about 70's fashion!

Ellie and Laila discuss their self growth since coming to the FRA - PART 2.

Ellie sits down with the FRA's Media Manager, Amber, to discuss her predications on marketing trends this year. Plus how we have grown the FRA TikTok account to over 10.4k followers in under two years.