Multrees Walk Partners with Edinburgh College of Art to Champion Emerging Fashion Talent

Multrees Walk has announced an exciting new collaboration with Edinburgh College of Art (ECA), supporting the next generation of fashion talent. As part of this partnership, Multrees Walk will provide mentorship and sponsorship to second-year fashion students as they embark on their annual commercial project.

This initiative will give students invaluable insight into the world of fashion, from design development to market positioning, supporting the gap between education and commercial practice. Students will explore and consider sustainability, responsible material choices, understanding customer profiles, and developing strong brand narratives.

Working closely with its retailers, Multrees Walk is uniquely positioned to offer students a wealth of real-world expertise and a rare opportunity to hear first-hand about the creative processes, the commercial routes and the commerce opportunities, all at an international level. Retailers from Multrees Walk including Harvey Nichols and Johnstons of Elgin will be offering student mentorship.

Leigh Aitchison, Centre Manager at Multrees Walk, said; “We are delighted to be able to support and mentor the students of Edinburgh College of Art this year. By partnering with our retailers, we are able to share industry insight and tangible experiences that bring the education of fashion to life. Together, we will aim to inspire and equip the next generation of fashion designers, buyers and marketeers with the tools they need to navigate in today’s ever-changing fashion landscape.”

Adam Stone, Head of Retail Asset Management UK at Nuveen (landlord of Multrees Walk), said; “Multrees Walk is committed to supporting the fashion industry of the future and our collaboration with Edinburgh College of Art will give students the unique and valuable opportunity to work alongside our wide range of leading global brands and retailers. We are proud to be able to help provide this wonderful opportunity and offer this exceptional mentor and sponsor partnership to the students.”

Professor Mal James, Programme Director BA fashion programme Edinburgh College of Art, added; “Partnering with Multrees Walk connects our students to a global network of leading international brands and retailers. This collaboration allows us to bring real life industry insight directly into the classroom. It’s a fundamental opportunity for our students to understand not only the creative demands of fashion, but the business side of the industry, too.”

This year-long partnership will culminate in a student exhibition and event in 2026, celebrating the completion of the course and showcasing the work of the students involved. Taking place in Genesis Studio Edinburgh, Multrees Walk, this event will offer the public, industry professionals and the wider creative community the chance to engage with the students and their work.

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