Best London College Of Fashion Podcasts (2024)

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Timeline Britain 1950s plus Bognor Butlins! 52:28

2h ago52:28

52:28

In this episode, I look back at the various events over the 50s 60s and 70s. In 1953, The first James Bond book, Casino Royale, was published. The Great Train Robbery of 1963. In 1961, the construction of the Berlin Wall begins. Plus, I’ll tell you all about my week at Bognor Butlin’s! Please, join me this Sunday.…

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Midweek Message 171. 9:44

22h ago9:44

9:44

Welcome to another Midweek Message. Daft adverts, The Mysterons, the weather, post codes, zones and lots more stuff!By Ray’s Rants UK

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Further Education, Technical College, Adult Classes in the 1960s 48:27

4h ago48:27

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Back in the 60s, many people who had left school were keen to go back to college to learn a trade. Women wanted to learn secretarial skills such as typing and shorthand. Men could learn bricklaying, car mechanics or many other trades. It was a great way to become qualified. Please, join me this Sunday.…

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A short story about my New Zealand grandmother rescued my otherwise abysmal presentation 21:24

18h ago21:24

21:24

Fear of public speaking has certainly intensified. I first knew this point because my clients kept telling me so. I confirmed the phenomena for sure when I allowed myself recently to feel that intense fear once more, presenting on active listening to a live audience, with a story and a live coaching session within. My essay and musings on being kno…

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Midweek Message 170. 9:50

3d ago9:50

9:50

The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is quite delightful... That's a Christmas song, and you'd think it was winter here. Rain, wind, cold... Stone the crows! No point in moaning about it, but I will!By Ray’s Rants UK

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Trip to Pulborough Brooks. 49:02

6d ago49:02

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In this episode, Tricia and I visit the RSPB reserve at Pulborough in West Sussex. Visit their website here. Also, what were pubs like back in the 1960s? Were they just boozers? Or, were they an integral part of the community? Plus, remembering the old record shops, hiding money beneath the mattress... Please, join me this Sunday.…

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Midweek Message 169. 9:33

10d ago9:33

9:33

Do you remember recording music from Pick of the Pops on a Sunday evening? The old reel to reel tape recorder whirling away, recording your favourite tracks. More on nicknames, gardens, the doctor... and more!By Ray’s Rants UK

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The Great Storm of 1987 plus What's In A Name? 49:37

13d ago49:37

49:37

Do you remember the great storm of 1987 here in the UK? What a shock it was! The National Grid sustained heavy damage, leaving thousands without power. It was astonishing that the weather reports failed to predict a storm of such magnitude. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names—how many Christian names do you have? Are you known by your firs…

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“If I see others struggle, I build a bot to help them” Marketer, Builder, and Innovator Simone Morellato on the joys of AI 25:25

19d ago25:25

25:25

My guest today is marketer, builder, and innovator Simone Morellato, an Italian born technologist and marketer based in the Bay Area, California. Having long worked as a marketer for some of the world’s largest IT firms, Simone’s become expert at many things: communicating and demystifying tech for high-stakes audiences, launching beautiful product…

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Midweek Message 168. 10:34

17d ago10:34

10:34

This Sunday, I'll be chatting about people's names. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names… How many Christian names do you have? Also, I'll be recalling the events during the storm of 1987 here in Britain. Please, join me.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Things We No Longer Have Or See In The UK. 49:09

20d ago49:09

49:09

Who remembers the iconic Hoovermatic Twintub washing machine? A staple in British homes during the 1960s, it was incredibly popular. And what about the Rolls Dishwasher that perched on the kitchen draining board? Join us this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey through household and other items of the past that have since disappeared! Also, I’m c…

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Midweek Message 167. 9:58

25d ago9:58

9:58

Who remembers the iconic Hoovermatic Twintub washing machine? A staple in British homes during the 1960s, it was incredibly popular. And what about the Rolls Dishwasher that perched on the kitchen draining board? Join us this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey through household and othetr items of the past that have since disappeared!…

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Traditional English Food, Pubs, Shops... 50:27

1M ago50:27

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What is traditional English food? Dishes like bubble and squeak, meat and two veg, toad in the hole, shepherd's pie and fish and chips come to mind. In this episode, Tricia chats about classic English meals, going all the way back to World War II. Not that we were around back then! Also in this episode, people opening their houses as shops in the o…

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“Football has built me into a leader.” Defensive Lineman Nicholas McCullough on getting into Harvard 16:39

1M ago16:39

16:39

With some bias perhaps, I think Muskego Highschool’s varsity footballer here in Wisconsin, Nicholas McCullough’s, an impressive teen. He’s the youngest captain in the Muskego Warrior’s team history. He coaches and mentors younger kids on leadership, and is ranked best in his state for his age and position. The bias comes from him being my son and I…

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Midweek Message 166. 9:53

1M ago9:53

9:53

Hi, I hope you're well. Traditional English meals, school dinners, chip shops, transistor radios back in the 1960s... Join me for a good old chat.By Ray’s Rants UK

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School Holidays and other stuff. 55:22

1M ago55:22

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Remember the joy of school holidays in the old days? Six glorious weeks of summer freedom! Imagine if we had mobile phones back in the 50s and 60s. How would we have reacted to social media? The days before computers, what did the banks do? What did the tax office do? Everything was written is huge books called ledgers. Imagine the work! Join me th…

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Ray's Roaming Rants - St Mary's Church, Sompting. 6:54

1M ago6:54

6:54

This Roaming Rant took me to St Mary's Church, Sompting, West Sussex. Built in the 11th or 12th century, the church is one of only a few on Britain with a Saxon tower. Please, join me for a look around the church.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 165. 10:04

1M ago10:04

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I've been to church! More on that later. Also, I have a sore throat, we had great weather on Sunday... Why address letters to, for example, Mrs Fred Smith? Is she a man? That's her husband's name, not hers! That was the way things were in the old days. Does that still happen?By Ray’s Rants UK

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The Thread | Fashion Marketing Unravelled | 2 36:59

2M ago36:59

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The Thread | Fashion Marketing Unravelled | 2 by London College of FashionBy London College of Fashion

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Live Your Life. Children in Pubs. Miserable People and more. 52:14

1M ago52:14

52:14

Live Your Life! Live and let live. In other words, let people get on with their lives and you get on with your life. Don't interfere with or poke your nose into other people's business. Punishing children. What are your thoughts on spanking kids? Also, kids in pubs. Should children be allowed into pubs? Please, join me this Sunday for a good old mo…

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Kenza Fourati on challenging brands and finding joy and learning from her Tunisian shoe business 22:21

1M ago22:21

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My guest this week is Kenza Fourati, a Tunisian fashion model in New York, U.S. who’s co-launched a shoe business that’s done very well, teaching she and her co-founders many lessons along the way. The business employs local Tunisian shoemakers, helping keep a craft alive, repurposes leather that would otherwise go to waste, and brings comfortable,…

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St Mary The Virgin Clapham Church West Sussex 6:22

1M ago6:22

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Welcome to another of Ray's Roaming Rants. This time, I visit St Mary the Virgin Church at Clapham, West Sussex. The church, built in the 12th century, is in the woods. What better location for a lovely old building! I hope you enjoy this short episode.By Ray’s Rants UK

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An Announcement! 1:45

2M ago1:45

1:45

Hi, I’m pleased to announce that my new website, raysrants.info, is now live! Check it out to explore a collection of photos and video clips from my recent travels. Many of you have been asking to see pictures from the various places I’ve visited so, I hope you’ll enjoy what I’ve shared. I'll be adding more so do visit the page regularly.…

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Midweek Message 164. 9:38

2M ago9:38

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It's raining again! Is the summer over? Crickey, I don't think it had even started. In this episode, the weather, falling in love with someone you should have, the Boy Scouts Bob-A-Job week... I hope you'll join me.By Ray’s Rants UK

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History, London trolley buses, diesel engines, trams, trains... 47:18

2M ago47:18

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History, whether global or personal, can be either boring or fascinating. In this episode, I discuss the mistakes we've made in our personal histories and whether we've learned from them. I also talk about the history of London trolley buses, trams, diesel engines, trains, the pipeline from the Isle of Wight to France, and much more. Join me for a …

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Ray's Roaming Rants - Isle of Wight holiday May 2024. 16:01

2M ago16:01

16:01

This is the first of a new series, Ray’s Roaming Rants. We had a lovely time on the Isle of Wight. I made a few audio recordings of various places we visited during our stay which I hope you will find interesting.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 163. 10:24

2M ago10:24

10:24

I've been to the Isle of Wight. I won't bore you with the details but, in this Midweek message, I'll tell you a little about our holiday. Quarr Abby, Yarmouth Castle, the Solent, the weather... Please, join me for a quick chat.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Steam trains, electric trains, diesel trains, getting married and more... 46:56

2M ago46:56

46:56

Steam trains, electric trains, diesel trains, getting married and... Getting married? What's that got to do with trains? I'll be in the Isle of Wight when you listen to this episode. Fingers crossed the weather is good!By Ray’s Rants UK

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“You build your brand by getting in front of people.” Hyacinth Tucker, Owner of the Laundry Basket 21:26

2M ago21:26

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Hyacinth Tucker always loved people, enterprise, and community when growing up in Jamaica. Here in the states, she’s found a way to channel that love through her new venture, the Laundry Basket, an on-demand mobile laundry and dry cleaning delivery company in Maryland, U.S. In a short time, she’s scaled, gained a considerable client base, and gaine…

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Midweek Message 162. 9:48

2M ago9:48

9:48

It's that time again. Welcome to another Midweek Message. Mods and Rockers, hippies... Who remembers the weekends in Brighton? Happy days! Did you have a scooter or a motorbike? Join me for a quick chat.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Applied Series Recap: My Top 5 Fashion Tech Takeaways with Peter Jeun Ho Tsang 9:27

2M ago9:27

9:27

Wrap Up with 5 Key Fashion Tech Takeaways We wrap up our 'Applied' podcast series with a reflective finale. Host Peter Jeun Ho Tsang tell us his top 5 key takeaways from navigating business growth, how to get through challenging times as a fashion tech startup, through to tech and humans coming together. This episode highlights the passionate voice…

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Dinosaurs, Alfresco BBQs, Picnics, a story and more... 54:43

2M ago54:43

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Dinosaurs roamed the Earth 66 million years ago! What's that got to do with the 1950s? Not a lot. Alfresco, BBQs, eating outside... that wasn't a thing back in the 1950s and 60s. But it's very popular these days. Join me this Sunday for a chat about anything and everything.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 161. 11:37

2M ago11:37

11:37

Hello and welcome to yet another Midweek Message. The weather, cars, loud adverts, shouting and... I tell you a joke! Please, join me for a midweek chat.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Applied Series: It is Possible to Turn Waste into Fabric with AltMat's Shikha Shah 39:15

2M ago39:15

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Why Agricultural Waste? Shikha Shah, with her rare blend of scientific expertise and compassionate leadership, tells us her transition from consultancy to building biorefineries to turn plant waste into textiles usable for the fashion and beyond. Coming to the realisation that if there's enough food in the world, then there's also enough waste in t…

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Stories From The 1960s and more... 47:02

2M ago47:02

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In this episode, on this beautifully sunny weekend, I recall a few stories from the 1960s. PLUS! A recording of a well known DJ on a well known radio station in 1973! This snippet will bring memories flooding back for many of you. Those were magical radio days. Please, join me this Sunday.By Ray’s Rants UK

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What fashion models can teach us about leadership and stage presence 10:57

3M ago10:57

10:57

I'm still swooning over the delightful Chicagoans I met on a recent April visit. (They're the nicest and most open people ever!) In another ad-hoc interview, we learn from Gina Magro, a fashion model adorned in an $8.5k leather Carolina Herrera gown, on how to focus when on stage. She's also expert on seeming open, calming our mind, and showing neu…

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Midweek Message 159. 10:46

2M ago10:46

10:46

The summer has arrived! Probably only for a day or two... No, I mustn't be negative. The weather is beautiful. Holidays in Britain in the old days were great. The roads were clear, no potholes, driving was lovely... Did you go to Spain for your holidays back in the 70s? English fish and chips, English beer... You'd think we were back home!…

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Applied Series: The (Im)Possible Formula of On-Demand Fashion With Dr. Kitty Yeung 43:37

3M ago43:37

43:37

Incubating Inside Microsoft's Garage When host, Peter Jeun Ho Tsang, first met Dr. Kitty Yeung she was a quantum physicist by day and a fashion technologist by night. Kitty's fashion tech journey was structured via a global Microsoft hackathon where she and a group of intrapreneurial colleagues decided to take on the mammoth task of solving fashion…

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Mudlarker' 50:40

3M ago50:40

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Thames MudlarkFlorrie Evans calls herself a committed lifetime mudlark. She grew up in south west London near the River Thames, and at low tide this was her playground. The first thing she remembers collecting as a child were bits of blue and white pottery. Over the last 15 years, she has become a committed mudlark, and since 2014 she’s been taking…

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The Eternal Triangle, Lies, Deceit, Adultery, Infidelity, Carnaby Street, local shops, landline phones... 49:41

3M ago49:41

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Adultery in the 1950s? Perish the thought! Did people lie and cheat on each other back in the old days? Two-timing, deceit, lies... Not in the good old days, surely? Join me this Sunday and we'll find out. Also in this episode, Carnaby Street in London, local shops, landline phones, sound effects and more!…

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Midweek Message 158. 11:04

3M ago11:04

11:04

Clothes back in the 60s and 70s, strange characters, Lambretta scooters and more... Please, join me for this Wednesday's Midweek Message.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Applied Series: Cutting Edge Unlocking Efficiency with Digital Pattern Precision with N-Hega's Eliane Yeung 26:36

3M ago26:36

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AI & Pattern Cutting Whilst the art of fashion pattern cutting is still rooted in flat drawings done by hand, artificial intelligence is bringing the practice into contemporary design and produce development processes. N-Hega is a company that taps into AI to help brands to achieve results such as lay planning optimisation, waste reduction, and bri…

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Tradesmen - Plumbers Electricians Decorators Handymen... 53:50

3M ago53:50

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In the old days, there were loads of tradesman. There are tradesmen these days, of course. But how did they differ in the 50s and 60s? Join me this Sunday and we'll find out.By Ray’s Rants UK

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“A great communicator really understands their audience.” Product leader Nupur Thakur on demystifying tech 20:55

3M ago20:55

20:55

My guest this week is product, strategy, and operations leader Nupur Thakur who has spent a greater part of her career ensuring that leaders and customers understand her technology well. In a lovely conversation from her Bay Area, SF base, she unpacks what’s helped her understand her audience and how she breaks down and demystifies technical topics…

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Midweek Message 157. 11:17

3M ago11:17

11:17

Welcome to another Midweek Message. I've had a great deal of positive response about the Nurse Diane Interview so, I might try and set up more interviews. Thanks for all your emails, keep them coming. The weather here has turned colder... there's a surprise! But, we have a wall of heat of the way! Whatever that is!…

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Applied Series: Fashion Stores of the Future with Fit:Match, Cappasity & ShowcaseX 33:17

3M ago33:17

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Building Tech Better Retail Experiences Joining Von N. Ruzive and Peter Jeun Ho Tsang, co-authors of Fashion Tech Applied, are Hillary Littleton, Head of Marketing at FIT:MATCH, Elina Minina, CBDO at Cappasity, and Charles Wilders, CEO at Showcase X, to discuss how retail experiences are being augmented by technologies. The panel unpacks how tech l…

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NHS Nursing. Chatting to Nurse Diane about the old days in the local hospital. 48:52

3M ago48:52

48:52

In this episode I welcome Diane, my sister-in-law, into the studio. She's a retired nurse and she chats about her days working in hospitals and a GP's surgery. The operating theatre, the wards, the matron, a nursing school, sticking needles in people, giving patients alcohol... Please, join me for a very interesting chat with Nurse Diane this comin…

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Careers in Fashion: Build an award-winning business 51:18

3M ago51:18

51:18

In this episode, we talk about how to kick-start a business whilst you are a student. Our guests are Chamiah Dewey, Emily Taylor and Hanan Tantush, 3 alumni who are running award winning businesses started during their times at London College of Fashion. They shared insights on the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, plus advice on how to grow …

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Midweek Message 156. 10:18

3M ago10:18

10:18

We've had an extremely high tide which caused floods in a nearby town. Where's the summer? In this Midweek Message I chat about the weather, as usual, hospitals, dentists and more. Please, join me.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Applied Series: Creating Digital Storytelling Magic for Luxury Fashion with Holition's CEO Jonathan Chippindale 48:04

3M ago48:04

48:04

Turning Ideas into Fashion Storytelling Diamonds Jonathan Chippindale made his luxury marketing name in the world of fine jewellery at De Beers prior to launching his creative tech studio, Holition. The magnetic pull of Jonathan's "Willy Wonka-esque" genius, has allowed him to tap into the transformative power of digital storytelling in the luxury …

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