My friend and former boss Sandra Holtby, who has died aged 82, was head of the London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London, from 1995 to 2006. She was an inspirational leader – dynamic, ambitious, astute, warm and generous. Stylish and glamorous, Sandra was great fun and renowned for throwing a good party.
She had joined the LCF as a part-time hairdressing tutor in the early 1970s, progressing to full-time lecturer in 1975, head of department in 1986, and dean of fashion promotion and management in 1989, before taking over as head of the college.
