We hear from Luqman who took a course in fashion and really enjoyed the experience.

Name: Luqman Ali

Course: BTEC National Diploma in Fashion and Clothing

Institution: Waltham Forest College

Luqman, otherwise known as Luke, studied GCSE Textiles at school and then progressed to Waltham Forest College to study a BTEC National Diploma in Fashion and Clothing. Luke was awarded first prize for his T-shirt design, as part of Project Blackbook for H&M. The design is on sale in every H&M store throughout the UK.

Luke explains: ‘Techno print is quite a common technique now in this industry – and as one of my portfolio pictures was very innovative, I decided it would work – I was confident it would win! I came to enrolment week at Waltham Forest College and thought I would give it a chance. Now I love it because I can carry on with my interest in fashion. I love design and business studies because I feel these are my strongest skills and provide me with a firm understanding and knowledge of the industry. I have learned a lot and I feel like I have grown into a better and more confident person.’