Entering the London Fashion Industry A Live Session at CSM
About the Event
Is fashion just about aesthetics? In 2026, it’s about the synergy of AI, digital craftsmanship, and market intelligence. ⚙️
Join us at Central Saint Martins (LVMH Lecture Theatre) for an exclusive 「Future Fashion Open Talk」. Four industry pioneers will dismantle the silos between emerging tech, global market strategies, and brand building. 🚀
Meet the Speakers:
👩🏼💻Aleksandra Volkova Founder of Volkova PR, Fashion & Talent Agency
Exclusive model partner of Jimmy Choo Academy, Producer of showcases during LFW, and Visa Everywhere Pioneer.
👉Topic: Navigating the London Go-To-Market (GTM) landscape. Learn how to leverage PR ecosystems and community logic to build influence with zero resources.
👩🏻💻Danni (Danshu Zhao) Founder of DANSHUU
Stocked in renowned Berlin concept stores
Featured at Paris & HK Fashion Weeks; International Business Award winner.
👉Topic: The survival logic of independent labels. How to translate niche inspiration into sustainable, commercially viable brand systems.
👩🏻💻Yunjie Xin | Junior Creative Pattern Cutter at Studio Nicholson
From Engineering to High-Fashion; veteran of top-tier British designer labels.
👉Topic: Decoding the UK fashion industry pipeline. An insider’s guide on transitioning from art school to a core role in a professional studio, featuring career hacks for the UK market.
👨🏻💻Morchen Liu | Senior Lecturer (CSVPA & University of Hertfordshire)| Founder of SpecForm OS
Featured in Vogue & Forbes; TEDx Speaker.
👉Topic: Live AI + 3D Hybrid Workflow Demo. Discover how systemic architecture eliminates physical waste and reclaims digital creative sovereignty.
Date
23/05/2026
Time
13 : 00 - 17 : 00
Location
Language
English
Tickets
£25 Early Bird (until May 15)
£30 Standard
FREE for UAL Students
Central Saint Martins
London N1C 4AA
Speakers
Aleksandra Volkova
Founder of Volkova PR, Fashion and Talent Agency, London Fashion Week's Showcase Producer
Exclusive Model Partner of JCA (Jimmy Choo Academy)
Creative Zone Advisor to the Mayor of London | Visa "Everywhere Pioneer 20"
Produced 650+ International Runway Shows
18-year PR Veteran: Expert in Ecosystem Building Runway Production, and Talent Management
Danni
Founder & Creative Director of DANSHUU
Featured brand for CENTERSTAGE 2025 | London x Shanghai Dual-city Narrative Cross-cultural Perspective x Structural Experimentation x Strategy-driven Design
Bridging the gap: Solving the "Good Design vs. Market Failure" disconnect
Building scalable creative systems to turn niche style into long-term brand equity
Yunjie Xin
Junior Creative Pattern Cutter at Studio Nicholson
MA (CSM & Kingston) | Core Technical Member of Top-tier Minimalist Label
Engineering Background x Draping Craftsmanship × Career Strategy
Decoding the hidden operational workflows behind high-end collections.
Empowering young professionals to achieve "Technical Sovereignty"
in the UK industry-from intern to core team member
Morchen Liu
Senior Lecturer (CSVPA & University of Hertfordshire) Founder of SpecForm OS
TED Speaker | Featured in Forbes & Vogue
Al Prompt Engineering | 3D Physics Engines | Sustainable Systems Architecture
Eliminating physical waste in fashion through "Hybrid Workflows."
Liberating designers from manual friction to reclaim Digital Sovereignty
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