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01Accepting applicants

3-month mentored programme

Build a portfoliothat shows how you think.

Online fashion portfolio mentoring for university applications. Develop a distinctive, application-ready portfolio through 12 weeks of personalised guidance, creative development and fashion school application support.

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Portfolio Accelerator2026–27
3-Month Fashion Portfolio Accelerator by 027.THREADSFashion student in white lace leaning on a vintage computer that reads: You can’t build a 2026 fashion portfolio with a 2016 toolkit
Start12 Oct 2026
Finish12 Jan 2027
FormatWeekly 1:1
02 The programme

Not just a portfolio.
A clearer creative direction.

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01 / 03 Weeks 01–04

Discover

Define your creative identity, clarify your university ambitions and identify the strongest direction for your portfolio.

Research · Positioning · University fit
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02 / 03 Weeks 05–08

Develop

Build stronger projects through experimentation, focused feedback and a clearer connection between research and design development.

Ideas · Experimentation · Development
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03 / 03 Weeks 09–12

Deliver

Edit, sequence and present your work with intention, then prepare the portfolio and supporting application for submission.

Curation · Storytelling · Application
Your outcome

A distinctive, application-ready portfolio—and a stronger understanding of your own creative voice.

03 What is included

More than weekly tutoring.
A complete application system.

Personal mentorship 01 / 01
12× Private sessions
12 hrs Live portfolio feedback
24 hrs WhatsApp support
1:1 Fully personalised
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University-fit analysis

A considered review of the courses and schools best aligned with your goals, strengths and creative direction.

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Personal application report

A tailored report covering portfolio formats, requirements, deadlines and priorities for each selected university.

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Portfolio strategy and editing

A twelve-week roadmap, project development feedback, final curation, sequencing and submission-ready review.

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UCAS and personal statement support

Guidance across the application process, from positioning your experience to refining your final written submission.

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Interview and admissions preparation

Practice articulating your ideas, presenting your portfolio and responding confidently to admissions questions.

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Inside the platform

Your private student hub.

Every lesson, roadmap and resource lives in one place. Log in from any device and pick up exactly where you left off between sessions.

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04Your mentor

Guidance shaped by experience.
Results built around you.

Lead mentor027 / Threads
Ana Córdoba Crespo, fashion educator and portfolio mentor

Ana Córdoba Crespo

Fashion designer · Educator · Portfolio mentor

Ana has mentored aspiring fashion students through the creative and strategic demands of applications to leading international schools, combining portfolio development, university positioning and individual admissions support.

97%received an offer from their first-choice universityBased on students mentored by Ana for portfolio applications
12Weekly 1:1 sessions
3Phases: discover, develop, deliver
24hWhatsApp support

Universities where Ana currently teaches

01 / 03Education

Central Saint Martins

BA Fashion Print, with further specialist training at Parsons, IED Madrid and Fabricademy.

02 / 03Professional practice

Ana Córdoba Studio

Digital fashion, 3D garment creation, portfolio development and creative technology for brands and private clients.

03 / 03Teaching

London institutions

Ana currently teaches CLO3D and creative technology at Central Saint Martins, Istituto Marangoni London and the University of East London.

Ana’s approach
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05Who it is for

Designed for applicants who want more than a polished final page.

The programme suits students at different stages. What they share is the wish to build work that feels personal, considered and ready for a competitive application.

  • 01

    Foundation, BA or MA

    You are preparing a fashion portfolio for foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate study.

  • 02

    Competitive schools

    You want to apply to competitive fashion schools in the UK or internationally.

  • 03

    Direction & structure

    You have early work or ideas, but need direction, structure and consistent feedback.

  • 04

    Your own voice

    You want your portfolio to communicate creative thinking, not simply imitate a particular university style.

You do not need a finished portfolio to apply. Tell us where you are now and we will help you get where you want to go.

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06Offers received

The messages that make it worth it.

Real messages from students on the day their university offers arrived, shared with their permission.

06Your investment

What to expect.

The programme combines live mentoring, admissions strategy and ongoing application support. Every element is coordinated around one goal: helping you produce your strongest possible application.

  • 12 × 1-hour private feedback sessionsWeekly one-to-one mentoring with Ana, with clear actions after every session.
  • 24 hours of structured WhatsApp supportQuestions, progress checks and focused feedback between scheduled sessions.
  • Personal university-fit analysisA tailored review of the schools and courses best aligned with your work, strengths and ambitions.
  • Individual university requirements reportA clear report covering portfolio expectations, formats, deadlines and application requirements for every target university.
  • UCAS and application supportGuidance through course choices, application planning, key dates and the wider UCAS process.
  • Personal statement developmentStrategy, detailed feedback and editing support while preserving your own voice.
  • Complete portfolio audit and development planAn initial diagnostic review, priorities, milestones and a personalised twelve-week roadmap.
  • Final portfolio edit and application reviewSequencing, page-level refinement, quality control and a final check before submission.
  • Interview and admissions preparationA mock interview, talking points and support communicating your ideas with confidence.
  • Application dashboard and deadline trackerA practical system for managing deliverables and keeping every university application on schedule.
07Application

Tell us where you are now,and where you want to go

Applications help us understand your goals and whether the programme is the right fit. You do not need a finished portfolio to apply.

  • Programme dates12 October 2026 – 12 January 2027
  • Total investment£3,000 · Two instalments of £1,500
  • Next stepApplicants will be contacted to schedule an introductory call
Portfolio AcceleratorApplication / 2026