Studying fashion with Jason at AOD in 2021

Jason’s plans for being the voice of AOD Fashion in 2021 are many. For him, developing confidence in students is key to nurturing future designers who can go on to create impact in stag

There are ways to connect human desire with what’s good, what’s right, what’s necessary, and what makes business sense. That’s what AOD fashion will be about in 2021 and forward. nant markets—something the fashion industry is expecting to battle in the post-pandemic world. As he takes on AOD Fashion in 2021, developing this professional confidence will be something that a significant focus will be placed upon. This means familiarising AOD students in all aspects of the fashion practice, with assignments including everything from ideation, design, textiles, and traditional crafts to tailoring, digital marketing, product storytelling and entrepreneurship basics. With Jason’s track record, we can expect to see AOD Fashion designers being guided to find the balance between individuality and remaining deeply connected to the surrounding world so they master the practice of making fashion that is as meaningful as it is interesting.

With AOD, Jason is set to draw out early success from his students, even in the very first year of study. Being part of a course that is already considered super-employable, and a college that is frequented by the fashion industry, getting the right kind of attention and gaining early trust would mean opening up big opportunities very early on in your career; Jason’s own stellar record, which won him a place at the renowned Royal College of Art, London and culminated with the impressive Thames & Hudson award for excellence in craftsmanship, is proof.