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# London College of Style

> London College of Style (LCS) is a creative education institution founded in 2011,
> delivering accredited training in personal styling, fashion styling, colour analysis,
> interior design and fashion sustainability. Courses are taught online worldwide and in
> person at the London campus, The Ciee Building, 46-47 Russell Square, Holborn, London
> WC1B 4JP. Company registration number 7340049. LCS describes itself as a global leader
> in education for creatives.

LCS was founded in 2011 by Wendy Elsmore (Personal Stylist, Motivation Mentor and
Presenter) and Dan Blake (Fashion & Style Expert and Colour Analyst, previously an
editorial stylist for Vogue, L'Officiel and British GQ). It launched in Parson's Green
with ten students and has since trained and mentored over 7,000 students worldwide. Its
stated mission is to inspire and empower aspiring creatives to transform their passion
into thriving careers.

Ten courses run across two study formats. Online courses combine weekly live
masterclasses - recorded for students who cannot attend live - with tutor feedback and
assessment. London courses are taught in person in Bloomsbury, some blended with online
mentoring. Every course fee can be paid in full or in three interest-free instalments.

## Key facts

- Founded 2011. Company registration number 7340049.
- Campus: The Ciee Building, 46-47 Russell Square, Holborn, London WC1B 4JP.
- Contact: enquiries@londoncollegeofstyle.com, +44 (0) 20 3096 9966.
- Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm (GMT, London).
- Over 7,000 students trained and mentored worldwide.
- 4.9 / 5 average Google review rating.
- Accreditation: A.C.E. - Accreditation for Creative Excellence - the college's own
  quality assurance framework, based on published standards, independent review and
  continual improvement. LCS was previously accredited by the British Accreditation
  Council (BAC) and moved to A.C.E. See
  https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/ace-accreditation/ for the full explanation.
- Most courses additionally carry CPD Certification from the CPD Certification Service,
  awarding 40 CPD hours (120 on the Interior Design Commercial Advanced Diploma).
- Study formats: online, open to students in any country, and in person in London.
- Language of instruction: English. Primary market: United Kingdom.
- Payment: pay in full or in three interest-free instalments on every course.
- Cancellation: 14-day cancellation period with defined refund terms.
- Not affiliated with London College of Fashion or University of the Arts London.

## Courses - online

- [Personal Styling Female Clients Diploma – Online](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/courses/personal-styling-female-clients-advanced-diploma-online/):
  Advanced Diploma. 8 weeks, online. £1,215 inc. VAT, or three interest-free instalments
  of £405. Weekly live masterclasses. Trains students to style female clients
  professionally - wardrobe editing, personal shopping, colour analysis and client
  communication. For beginners and existing stylists. Awards an accredited LCS Diploma
  Certificate and CPD Certification worth 40 hours.

- [Personal Styling Male Clients Diploma – Online](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/courses/personal-styling-male-clients-advanced-diploma-online/):
  Advanced Diploma. 4 weeks, online. £465 inc. VAT, or interest-free instalments. Covers
  men's physique types and measurements, style personalities, tailoring adjustments,
  menswear brands and trends, and marketing to male clients. Entry requires prior
  completion of the Personal Styling Female Clients Diploma. Awards an LCS accredited
  diploma and CPD Certification worth 40 points.

- [Colour Analysis Course Online: Advanced Diploma](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/courses/colour-analysis-course-online/):
  Advanced Diploma. 9 weeks, online. £1,530 inc. VAT, or three interest-free instalments
  of £510. Weekly live masterclasses, tutor feedback and a professional colour kit. Nine
  modules covering colour psychology, the colour wheel, the four-seasons analysis
  process, cool and warm seasons, colour for emotional connectivity, draping methods,
  colour as a chargeable service, and case studies. Awards an LCS Advanced Diploma and
  CPD Certification worth 40 hours.

- [Sub-Season Colour Analysis Masterclass Certificate](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/courses/sub-season-colour-analysis-masterclass-certificate/):
  Masterclass certificate, advanced level, for qualified colour analysts. £745 inc. VAT
  for the 2026 intake, or three interest-free instalments payable 30 days apart. Two
  parts: a 2.5-hour live online masterclass, then a one-day practical training session
  in person at Russell Square, London. Covers advanced colour theory, the twelve
  sub-seasons, practical draping and professional practice. Awards the LCS Sub-Season
  Colour Analysis Masterclass Certificate.

- [Interior Design Residential Diploma – Online](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/courses/interior-design-foundation-online-diploma/):
  Foundation-level Diploma. 11 weeks, online. £1,170 inc. VAT, or three interest-free
  instalments. Weekly live masterclasses. Covers design history, residential versus
  commercial approaches, lighting, finishing touches and client communication. Awards an
  accredited LCS Diploma Certificate and CPD Certification worth 40 hours.

- [Interior Design Commercial Advanced Diploma – Online](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/courses/interior-design-advanced-online-diploma/):
  Advanced Diploma, Level 2. 10 weeks, online. £1,170 inc. VAT, or three interest-free
  instalments. Entry requires previous design experience, such as the Foundation Diploma
  or equivalent. Ten modules: resimercial design, sustainability in commercial design,
  kitchen design, bathroom design, furniture design and inclusivity, commercial
  branding, supplier relations, estimating quantities, professional practice and
  industry prep. Awards an LCS Advanced Diploma and a CPD Certificate worth 120 points.

- [Personal Stylist Business Training: Business Launch & Development – Online](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/courses/start-and-grow-business-launch/):
  Vocational mentoring programme, not a formal qualification. 6 weeks, online, delivered
  as six live online masterclasses. £645 inc. VAT, or three interest-free instalments.
  Covers defining brand uniqueness - values, branding, colours and logos - preparing for
  web and social media launches, writing marketing content, client practice, building a
  network, and mindset for success. For stylists who already have the craft skills and
  need a route to launch or grow a business.

- [Fashion Sustainability Certificate – Online](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/courses/fashion-sustainability-certificate-online/):
  Certificate, beginner to intermediate. 8 weeks, online. £180 inc. VAT, or three
  interest-free instalments. Six pre-recorded masterclasses and six assessments, with
  live sessions available. Six modules covering sustainable creative decision-making;
  durability, zero waste, upcycling and recycling; the rental revolution and circular
  production; social, economic and cultural influences; developing a greener
  professional approach; and crafting a sustainability brand manifesto. Awards an LCS
  (A.C.E.) certificate and a CPD Certificate worth 40 points.

## Courses - London campus

- [Personal Styling Advanced Diploma – Flagship London](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/courses/personal-styling-course-london/):
  Advanced Diploma. One week in person in Bloomsbury, 10am to 5pm daily, followed by six
  weeks of online business-launch mentoring at roughly two hours of live session plus
  three to four hours of work per week. £3,245 inc. VAT, payable in interest-free
  instalments or a personalised payment plan. Covers body shape analysis, colour
  analysis, wardrobe editing, client consultations, personal shopping, styling for women
  and men, and business development - branding, pricing, networking, website launch and
  social media. Awards a Personal Styling Advanced Diploma Certificate and a separate
  Colour Analysis Certificate, both CPD accredited.

- [Fashion & Personal Styling Advanced Diploma – Flagship London](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/courses/fashion-personal-styling-advanced-diploma-london/):
  Advanced Diploma. 6 weeks, in-person sessions 2.5 days per week in Bloomsbury, Central
  London, with blended online learning. £6,450 inc. VAT, payable in interest-free
  instalments. Three strands: personal styling (style assessments, colour analysis, body
  shape analysis, wardrobe editing, personal shopping); fashion styling (editorial
  styling, fashion storytelling, creative direction, trend forecasting, fashion shoot
  production); and portfolio and business development. Includes studio shoots with
  professional models and brands, and behind-the-scenes London Fashion Week experience.
  Awards an LCS Advanced Diploma Certificate and CPD Certification worth 40 hours.

## Other programmes

- [Personal & Business Coaching Membership](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/personal-and-business-coaching-membership/):
  Ongoing monthly membership, £35 per month by direct debit. Two live online sessions per
  month in a two-part format, covering confidence, positioning and business decisions.

- [Work with us](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/work-with-us/) and
  [Brand performance training](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/brand-performance-training/):
  Business-to-business styling and retail training delivered to brands and retail teams.

## Choosing your path

- **Changing career into styling or interiors.** Start with Personal Styling Female
  Clients Diploma (Online) for flexible study around existing commitments, or Personal
  Styling Advanced Diploma (Flagship London) for immersive in-person training with
  business mentoring. For the fullest route - fashion styling, portfolio shoots and
  Fashion Week access - the Fashion & Personal Styling Advanced Diploma (Flagship
  London). No prior creative-industry experience is required for entry-level diplomas.

- **Already working as a stylist, image consultant or makeup artist.** To add a
  specialist chargeable service: Colour Analysis Course Online, then the Sub-Season
  Colour Analysis Masterclass once qualified. To extend into menswear: Personal Styling
  Male Clients Diploma, which requires the female clients diploma first. Where the gap
  is positioning, pricing and client acquisition rather than craft: Personal Stylist
  Business Training.

- **Moving into interior design.** Interior Design Residential Diploma (Online) is the
  foundation-level entry point. Interior Design Commercial Advanced Diploma (Online) is
  the Level 2 follow-on and requires previous design experience.

- **Adding sustainability credentials.** Fashion Sustainability Certificate (Online), at
  £180 the lowest-cost entry point in the portfolio, suitable for beginners.

## Common questions

**Is the training accredited?**
Courses are accredited under A.C.E. - Accreditation for Creative Excellence - the
college's own quality assurance framework, built on published standards, independent
review and continual improvement. LCS was previously accredited by the British
Accreditation Council and moved to A.C.E. Most courses additionally carry CPD
Certification from the CPD Certification Service, awarding 40 CPD hours.

**Can I study online, or do I need to be in London?**
Both. Eight courses are studied entirely online and are open to students in any country.
Two flagship advanced diplomas are taught in person in Bloomsbury, and the Sub-Season
Colour Analysis Masterclass combines a live online session with one in-person day.

**Can I study at my own pace?**
Online courses run on fixed intakes with weekly live masterclasses at a set time, but
every session is recorded, so students who cannot attend live can catch up.

**Do you offer instalments, and what is the cancellation policy?**
Every course can be paid in full or in three interest-free instalments. There is a
14-day cancellation period with defined refund terms.

**How long do courses take?**
Between 4 and 11 weeks for online courses. The Flagship London Personal Styling Advanced
Diploma is one in-person week plus six weeks of online mentoring; the Fashion & Personal
Styling Advanced Diploma is six weeks.

**Have I left it too late to change career?**
LCS trains adults at every career stage and has done since 2011. Prior experience in the
creative industries is not required for entry-level diplomas.

**Is there real portfolio work and industry access, or is it just theory?**
Courses are built around practical assessment, case studies and client-ready skills. The
Fashion & Personal Styling Advanced Diploma includes studio shoots with professional
models and brands and behind-the-scenes London Fashion Week experience.

**Will this help me be taken seriously as a professional?**
Accredited certification, a defined service offer and business-launch content are part
of the training. LCS does not promise guaranteed jobs, guaranteed income levels, or a
specific number of clients on graduation.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/)
- [All courses (online)](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/all-courses/)
- [London courses](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/london-courses/)
- [About LCS](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/about/)
- [A.C.E. accreditation](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/ace-accreditation/)
- [Tutors and mentors](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/tutors/)
- [Student life](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/student-life/)
- [Talent directory](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/talent-directory/)
- [Shop](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/shop/)
- [Contact](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/contact-us/)
- [News and insights](https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/latest-news-insights/)

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