Nimish Shah - BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Development
Why LCF?
Because it is one of the best fashion colleges in the world, it has a fantastic library and brilliant design school. The college brand alone does magic on the companies - its more like, if you are from LCF, half the battle is won!
Best part of the course?
Width and breadth of the course content. Tailor made modules that suit the current needs of the industry. Multiple career possibilities, for example you could be a fashion buyer, project manager, creative consultant, designer and have a fantastic insight in entrepreneurship in fashion business - which is all you need! Also the course has great engagement with industry partners and realistic project briefs that are true to industry requirements.
Most valuable advice you've been given?
There's two pieces actually -
You never get if don't ask!
You should never compromise research and pull all strings possible for any project. The more favors you can ask, the more you are getting on in this industry!
What or who inspires you most?
Again there's two people -
Paulo Melim Anderson, Creative Director at Chloe - obviously for his design sense and magnificent people skills
Yasmin Sewell, Ex-Buying Director at Browns; she has a very good aura, you would just forget all your stress by looking at her. Her eye for fashion is just as good as her beauty! She remains my inspiration for all of what I design.
Ultimate ambition?
To have my own fashion business, work as a freelance consultant and be part of the textile ministry late in my life.
What's London life like?
Super fast! You get to learn so much, living in London is a challenge. The city spoils you with the goodies and disciplines you whilst you are independent. It gives you both, the opportunities and the competition. It is the place where only the fittest survive. Oh and it does get a bit soggy a few times throughout the year!







