James Venning

James Venning is a Lecturer and Unit Leader of the Fashion Retail Landscapes Unit at the London College of Fashion (LCF), part of the University of the Arts London. He teaches on the BA (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising course. With nearly 20 years of experience in fashion buying across UK and international markets, he specializes in Menswear, Childrenswear, and Global Sourcing, having worked with major retailers like Debenhams, River Island, Tesco, and Marks & Spencer. His expertise includes product development from concept to customer and brand strategy for concession brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Fred Perry.

He holds a 1st Class Honours degree and has visited over 15 countries for sourcing. Venning is passionate about nurturing talent, aiming to develop future industry leaders through his teaching at LCF.