University of the Arts London, home of renowned fashion colleges Central Saint Martins and the London College of Fashion, will recognise Stella McCartney, Lulu Guinness and illustrator David Downton for their outstanding contributions to fashion later this month.
McCartney, who completed a BA degree in womenswear design at Central Saint Martins in 1995, will receive an Honorary Fellowship at the college's graduation ceremony on July 18. David Downton, known for his watercolour illustrations which have featured in international fashion publications and campaigns, and accessories designer Lulu Guinness, who was awarded an OBE in 2006, will both receive Honorary Doctorates as part of the London College of Fashion's ceremony on July 17. Both presentations will take place at the Royal Festival Hall, situated on London's South Bank.
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"I am extremely grateful to University of the Arts London for awarding me with this Honorary Doctorate, I did not have a formal training in handbag design so this makes this extra special," said Guinness.
Previous luminaries to receive the accolade include Giorgio Armani, Alexander McQueen, Vidal Sassoon CBE, Suzy Menkes OBE, Mario Testino, Harold Tillman, Jimmy Choo, and Rosita Missoni.
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