As a student coming to the end of my first
year, I can’t even begin to imagine how fashion graduates are coping as Graduate
Fashion Week speeds towards them.
Excited, anxious, tired, nervous, elated – probably each of those
emotions and more within the space of each hour – I mean, it’s not quite the
same as having a deadline for an essay, is it?
We, the lucky viewers, however, can just
look forward with excited anticipation, to see the results of their hard work,
be inspired and perhaps be there at the moment when a great, new, world class
talent is discovered.
Earls Court is hosting the event from
Sunday 2 - Wednesday 5 June. More than
one thousand students will be showcasing their work and hoping to attract
sponsors and investment to put themselves, their skills and designs firmly on
the fashion world map.
Over 20,000 guests will watch 22 catwalk
shows and visit exhibitions at more than 40 universities. The scale of Graduate Fashion Week is
amazing. These are the places where
designers such as Alexander McQueen and John Galliano were ‘discovered’ by the
industry and the moment experienced by their contemporaries. Exhibition tickets cost £10.50, catwalk shows
between £17.50 and £25 for each individual university.
Universities showcasing their work include
Ravensbourne, Bath Spa, De Montfort, UCA, Bournemouth, Kingston and Manchester
Metropolitan. All information on the
event can be found at http://www.gfw.org.uk
Not to be missed!
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