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Sarah Collins

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Senior Lecturer & Deputy Division Head (Fashion Design) at The Manchester Metropolitan University
📍 Chorley, England, United Kingdom

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.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Senior Lecturer & Deputy Division Head (Fashion Design)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Chorley, England, United Kingdom
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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.
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Career

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9-2022
Senior Lecturer & Deputy Division Head (Fashion Design)
The Manchester Metropolitan University
11-2014 - 10-2022
Senior Lecturer & Sportswear Lead
The Manchester Metropolitan University
11-2014 - 9-2022
Senior Lecturer
The Manchester Metropolitan University
9-2010 - 11-2014
Associate Lecturer
UClan
9-2010 - 9-2012
Associate Lecturer
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Education
1996 - 1999
BA Hons Design Studies
The University of Salford
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