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Mal James is a Personal Chair in Fashion Design at Edinburgh College of Art and the Programme Director for Fashion. An alumnus of both the Edinburgh College of Art and the Royal College of Art in London, he is known for his significant contributions to fashion and design education over the years. Before entering academia, Mal worked as a designer in Italy for the brand United Colours of Benetton and launched his own label, MalandLeigh. He has served on the committee of the British Fashion Council Colleges Council from 2014 to 2019 and has worked as an external examiner for several prominent institutions across the UK. His teaching has had a profound impact, successfully integrating diversity and sustainability into the fashion curriculum. Mal's design work critically engages with themes surrounding body image and beauty, with exhibitions at prestigious venues such as the Scottish National Portrait Gallery and the Shanghai Museum. He was awarded the University of Edinburgh’s Feedback Award for his innovative teaching methods and has cultivated a renowned portfolio of students who regularly achieve accolades at major design awards. As the Director of the Edinburgh College of Art Diversity Network, he spearheads initiatives to enhance public engagement through fashion design, leading to significant conferences and collaborative projects.
Includes departments such as Fine Art, Sculpture, and Art (Intermedia/Painting/Photography). Entry usually requires a digital portfolio.