Sarah Collins

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DISC Type : i

Senior Lecturer & Deputy Division Head (Fashion Design) at The Manchester Metropolitan University

Chorley, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Sarah Collins is the Deputy Division Head for Fashion Design at Manchester Metropolitan University. An innovative designer with experience at major brands like Reebok and Umbro, she now leads the Sportswear Pathway, focusing on high-performance apparel. Colleagues describe her as forward-thinking and a strong problem solver.

Sarah is deeply passionate about the history and cultural impact of sportswear design, particularly football kits. She actively engages with industry experts and authors on the subject. She is also dedicated to mentoring the next generation of fashion talent, celebrating the success of her students at events like Graduate Fashion Week.

Her current PhD research project, "Identikit, " explores the past, present, and future role of the football shirt as a socio-cultural artifact.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Amiable & Agreeable

Consensus Focused

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Sportswear Innovation
Leads the Sportswear Pathway at Manchester Fashion Institute, creating high-performance and contemporary hybrid sports apparel in collaboration with international brands.
Fashion Education
A long-serving lecturer dedicated to developing student talent, she celebrates graduate success at events like Graduate Fashion Week.
Football Shirt Culture
Her PhD research focuses on the football shirt as a socio-cultural artifact, and she publicly discusses iconic kit design and garment innovation.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2022
Senior Lecturer & Deputy Division Head (Fashion Design) at The Manchester Metropolitan University
11-2014 - 10-2022
Senior Lecturer & Sportswear Lead at The Manchester Metropolitan University
11-2014 - 9-2022
Senior Lecturer at The Manchester Metropolitan University
9-2010 - 11-2014
Associate Lecturer at UClan
9-2010 - 9-2012
Associate Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University

Education

1996 - 1999
BA Hons Design Studies from The University of Salford

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