Fashion, Textiles & Colour
The School of Design, University of Leeds has been at the forefront of fashion, textiles and colour for more than 150 years.
Internationally recognised for our research, education and innovation, we continue to shape thinking across the sector, influencing how the industry responds to emerging technologies, sustainability challenges and evolving consumer needs.
Our contribution to the field has been recognised through major awards, including the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Textiles Research & Education in 2025, highlighting the global impact of our research and expertise.
Our courses explore contemporary developments in fashion design, textile materials, colour and product innovation, drawing on the knowledge and experience of academics, researchers and industry specialists. Through connections with leading research centres, including LITAC, they reflect current thinking and emerging directions across the sector.
Designed for professional learners, these courses offer practical, research-informed insight into the materials, processes and innovations shaping the future of fashion, textiles and colour.
