The influential Central St Martins professor, Louise Wilson took her last sleep of her life on Friday 16th May, while she was visiting her sister in Scotland.

The legendary instructor has been known shape the careers of some of the leading designers of London with Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane and Alexander McQueen being included in the list.

A person deeply respected and admired by her students, Louise excelled in her role as the longstanding director of the college’s MA fashion degree. Having received an OBE for her outstanding contribution to fashion and education in 2008, Louise Wilson will be missed for her far-sightedness and outspoken viewpoints.