Luxury fashion brand Burberry has recently announced a new partnership with The Brit School, with the aim of supporting fashion education and providing opportunities for young individuals from diverse backgrounds to enter the creative industry. The partnership, which will span over two years, will involve Burberry sponsoring The Brit School’s Fashion, Styling, and Textile (FST) course, as well as introducing the Stepping Stones Bursary Prize for final-year students.
The FST course at The Brit School offers students the chance to enhance their technical skills in various areas such as textiles, pattern cutting, photography, styling, fashion illustration, and graphic design. Thanks to Burberry’s sponsorship, the school will be able to continue offering top-notch facilities and educational off-site visits without any financial burden on students’ families.
In addition to providing financial support, Burberry’s involvement will also benefit students on the FST course through The Brit School’s student enrichment program. This program allows industry experts to offer mentorship to students, both in group settings and on an individual basis. The main goal of this initiative is to provide students with valuable insights into the fashion industry and help them prepare for successful careers in the creative sector.
Another important aspect of the partnership is the introduction of the Burberry Stepping Stones Bursary Prize. This prize will offer financial support to two graduating students as they embark on their creative careers. By providing this opportunity, Burberry aims to help these students achieve their career ambitions and contribute to a more inclusive pipeline of talented individuals in the fashion industry.
Geoffrey Williams, VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Burberry, emphasized the brand’s commitment to supporting the next generation of creatives. He expressed, “Through this partnership, we hope to help students of the Fashion, Styling & Textiles course fulfill their career ambitions and create a more inclusive pipeline of upcoming creatives in the fashion industry.”
Stuart Worden, School Principal at The Brit School, sees the partnership as a significant moment for the institution. He stated, “This is a defining moment for The Brit School to be partnering with Burberry. The school is both a shelter for students to be who they want to be and a springboard to achieve ambitious career goals in the creative world.” With Burberry’s support, The Brit School aims to connect its students with industry professionals and provide enhanced facilities for the Fashion Styling & Textiles course, ensuring that students receive training to professional standards and are ready to enter the industry.
Burberry’s collaboration with The Brit School is in line with the brand’s ongoing efforts to support education and promote diversity and inclusion within the fashion industry. By investing in young talent and providing valuable resources, Burberry is making significant strides towards creating a more accessible and equitable industry for future generations.
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