Our Student Membership

With eight of the UK’s leading fashion colleges and universities as full members, The ASBCI student membership programme is one of the most successful in the UK and goes from strength to strength each year.

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Aims of the Student Membership Programme

The aim and ambition of the student membership programme remains the same – to provide students easy and direct access to a greater practical and commercial understanding of the fashion industry. The most important function is to enable student members to engage directly with the fashion industry and create exceptional opportunities for them to meet and learn from experts in the field.

Student membership numbers currently reach over 500, which is a great testament to the significance of being part of the Association. Our student members are tomorrow’s designers, technologists, buyers and directors, and so the ASBCI offers as much guidance and support as possible to open doors, and help facilitate gaining invaluable contacts and industry insight. Once in the supply chain our members will help create greater awareness of the range of ASBCI services and network of contacts for fashion professionals in the future.

ASBCI also have Post Graduate membership options, enabling you to network and search for that perfect first fashion role, after you’ve graduated. One year (£50) and Three year (£100) are available.

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Why Join the ASBCI?

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Alistair Knox, ASBCI Honorary President

ASBCI Honorary President

The ASBCI is an unusual example of an organisation with more substance than hype. With over 15 years involvement, I have seen the tremendous benefits the Association has delivered to members ranging from large multi-national companies to individual students. Our success is due to the excellent pro bono work done by numerous committee members, ably supported by our highly efficient and well-connected HQ staff.

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The benefits of joining the ASBCI

Free or discounted membership

All students at member academic institutions are entitled to discounted ASBCI membership. Membership is free for students at premier member institutions.

Free access to member-only webinars

Stay up to date on the latest industry trends, developments, and legislation by attending our free members-only webinars.

Discounted tickets to ASBCI events

Student and academic members receive substantial discounts on the ASBCI’s highly regarded technical seminars and conferences.

Free technical site visits

Go behind the scenes at ASBCI member sites and discover the latest innovations in design, processes and equipment with our student-only technical visits.

Networking

Attend events, make industry connections, advance you career and find out about job placement opportunities via our publications and conferences.

Access to prestigious awards

Showcase your talent in front of leading brands and industry insiders by entering the ASBCI Innovation Award at the annual Fashanne – Fashion Designers of the Future Awards.

Yearbook front cover competition

Ever wanted to see your work on the front cover of a magazine? The ASBCI Yearbook front cover competition showcases the work of our student members, and the winner has their design featured on the cover.

Student discounts on expert technical handbooks

Benefit from our library of expert publications on a range of key topics at special student-only prices.

Student forums on request

Academic member institutions can request bespoke forums for students on specialist topics, and the ASBCI will secure an expert speaker from within its membership.

Receive and contribute to the ASBCI magazine

In Association is a free, quarterly publication for members and the wider industry. Student and academic members are encouraged to share their experiences and expertise and showcase their work by providing content free of charge for inclusion in each issue.

Access to conference proceedings

All student and academic members have access to the members-only section of our website, where we host conference and seminar proceedings and slides to download.

Premier academic members

Premier membership for academic institutions offers enhanced contact with the ASBCI, and the ability to use membership status in course marketing to demonstrate links with industry.

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