[8][9] Molly-Mae Hague, an English social media influencer and runner-up in the fifth series of reality dating show Love Island, studied at the Fashion Retail Academy.

[11] Several alumni have also been chosen as part of Drapers 30 Under 30 including Thom Scherdel, a buyer at The Idle Man, in 2015[12] and Alannah Gold, international digital trading manager at River Island, in 2022.

The Quality Mark covers six priority sectors that are considered key for London’s recovery and long-term economic growth.

[19] In 2015, the Fashion Retail Academy held a 10-Year Anniversary and Awards Ceremony at Freemason's Hall in Convent Garden.

The event was attended by celebrities including Philip Green, Tony Blair,[20] Vernon Kay, Tess Daly, Ciara and Paloma Faith.