London College of Fashion boasts a faculty of accomplished designers and educators specializing in Fashion Jewellery. Their diverse backgrounds and industry experience contribute to a rich learning environment for aspiring jewellery designers. Bernadette Deddens, MA Design Products graduate from Royal College of Art, leads the program with a focus on object culture and innovative design methodologies. Her award-winning design practice, recognized by the Icon Award and Swarovski/Design Miami, informs her teaching approach, emphasizing transferable skills crucial for success in the fashion jewellery industry.
Husam El-Odeh, with a background in Fine Art and Jewellery from Middlesex University, brings extensive experience collaborating with renowned fashion houses like Acne, Tasaki, and Swarovski. His work, endorsed by celebrities like Kylie Minogue and Karl Lagerfeld, underscores the importance of industry connections and a strong personal brand in the competitive world of fashion jewellery. His successful collaborations with Vogue Fashion Fund winners and fellow academics highlight the program’s commitment to fostering innovation and industry partnerships.
Carol Wiseman, a graduate of Glasgow School of Art and Central Saint Martins, combines her expertise in silversmithing, jewellery, and fashion to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field. Her work with prominent designers like Hussein Chalayan and publications like Vogue and Elle demonstrates the potential for fashion jewellery to transcend traditional boundaries and become an integral part of the broader fashion landscape. Her design consultancy work across fashion, music, and media industries underscores the versatile applications of fashion jewellery.
Mala Siamptani, pursuing a PhD in Fashion Artefact, brings academic rigor and research-driven insights to the program. Her focus on connecting traditional craft with digital technology reflects the evolving nature of fashion jewellery design and manufacturing. Her presentations at international conferences showcase the program’s commitment to contributing to the global discourse on fashion, jewellery, and material culture. She explores experimental processes and the integration of digital technologies in jewellery design, ensuring students are at the forefront of innovation.
Sabine Roth, with a background in jewellery, textiles, and technology from the Royal College of Art, emphasizes the importance of material innovation and future-facing production techniques in fashion jewellery. Her experience with renowned designers and design consultancies, along with her own jewellery line, provides students with practical insights into the industry. Her work exploring the intersection of body, technology, and materials through Peut-Porter Platform prepares students for the future of fashion jewellery design.
The Fashion Jewellery program, led by Jessica Saunders, offers a comprehensive curriculum encompassing menswear, womenswear, and jewellery design. This integrated approach ensures students develop a holistic understanding of fashion and the crucial role of jewellery within it. The program’s emphasis on technology, innovation, and industry collaboration provides students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the dynamic world of fashion jewellery.
