Whilst there, he took a drawing correspondence course and was eventually admitted to Walthamstow College of Art, entering the fashion department.
As they were all couture hats, Wedge designed extreme creations to showcase his talents and garner publicity.
[2] He was also able to help his art school friends Sally Tuffin and Marion Foale start as designers.
[4] Wedge helped Marion Foale and Sally Tuffin become established as designers and retailers.
According to Foale, Wedge had his offices in Ganton Street and told them about a place round the corner in Marlborough Court with a low rent.