Hello, my name is Julia Redman, I am a lecturer on the BSc and MSc Fashion Management at LCF, Unit Leading on both Product Management and Sustainable Design Management. I have over 30yrs of experience as a buyer, and head of buying for a variety of British brands and retailers, so my teaching to date has been largely industry based, rather than academic.
The focus of my teaching is on fashion apparel and the product lifecycle, discussing everything from conceptual ideas, to research and planning, design and development, range building, supply chain, fashion logistics and retail. Sustainability and ethics form a major element in every aspect of my teaching, and I hope that through the content and interactive learning opportunities I am creating, that my students are discovering and engaging with the practical aspects of applying sustainable/ethical strategies in fashion business. I aim to inspire and educate my students in the impact that their decision making will have on the people, environment and potential of any fashion business that they come to work for in the future.
I anticipate, that through the learning opportunities provided during my PGCert over the following year, that I will be able to broaden and enhance the techniques and academic skills available to me, both in the classroom and online.
I am inspired by nature, travel, art and fashion exhibitions, my peers, colleagues, friends, family and students. I have a son, who is an osteopath, and a daughter who is an interior designer. I love to ski, play golf, hike and am an avid participant in pilates.