Leslie Holden

Leslie Holden, is a co-founder of The Digital Fashion Group. Founded in 2020, TDFG is a European-led collaboration between Fashion Academics and Industry Innovators. Working with industry leaders we equip fashion education, professionals and brands with the relevant skills, mindset and strategies for tomorrow’s workplace. Previously as Head of Fashion at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) and a member of the AMFI board for over 14 years, was responsible for the redevelopment of the international curricula focussing on digitalisation and sustainability in fashion. Instrumental in establishing the ground-breaking “Hypercraft” minor where students immerse themselves in the world of 3D Virtual designing. Leslie sits on the Steering Committee of The EU Worth Partnership Project, and is an EU expert for the creative industries. He was for many years an Executive Board member of the International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI), and a trustee of The UK Graduate Fashion Foundation.

The Digital Fashion Group

The Digital Fashion Group, founded in 2020, is a European-led collaboration between Fashion Academics and Industry Innovators. Working with industry leaders we equip fashion education, professionals and brands with the relevant skills, mindset and strategies for tomorrow’s workplace.