Northumbria University Celebrates 70 Years of Fashion for the Closing Catwalk of GFW26 Day Three

Graduate Fashion Week 2026 presented by F&F, at the Truman Brewery, began it’s third day with the International Collective Catwalk at 10:30am and a headline GFW Live! talk from Patrick McDowell.

The Careers Stage kicked off with “what if I change my mind?” A talk from experts about navigating decision making in the professional world, shortly followed by a everything you need to know about making a professional portfolio hosted by Emma Davidson - managing director at DENZA.

Three catwalk shows followed: Winchester School of Art x Jimmy Choo Academy at 12:30pm, University for the Creative Arts at 3pm, and Northumbria University closing day three at 5:45pm with a digital catwalk, archive looks and graduate work.

The Careers Quarter drew to a close at 5pm, with attendance of over 100 industry experts, 300 students, and 600 conversations had, the space was abuzz with meaningful conversations packed with real world advice on starting a career.

The Innovators of Tomorrow showroom welcomed industry guests to explore the work of our Fashion Accelerator cohort brands, showcasing a range of emerging talent from all fashion sectors.

International Collective Catwalk:

• Ruei-Jei Chong – Shih Chien University

• Keishin Fukunaga – Vantan Design Institute

• Fu Sihan – Donghua University

• Pengyuan Fang – Shanghai University of Engineering Science

• Wang Yihan & Cai Zhen – Sichuan Fine Arts Institute

• Ziyu Zhu – Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology

• Manrui Li – Shanghai University of Engineering Science

• Jiang Xuanting – Sino-Japanese Programme, Donghua University

• Ke Zhang – Chongqing Technology and Business University

• Xu Ziyan – Wuhan Textile University

• Fei Jiahao – Wuhan Textile University

• Nina Wang – Wuhan Textile University

• Alfonsina González – Integra Escuela Pablo Giménez

• Jose Luis Santos – Colegiatura Colombiana

• Matina Báez & Juliana González – Integra Escuela Pablo Giménez

• Kavin Chong – City University Malaysia

• Itsuki Seko – Vantan Design Institute

• Seona Choi – Taylor’s University

• Nawaal Joosub – STADIO Higher Education

• Arman Faiezal – Taylor’s University

• Charuka Dilshan Gunasekara – Academy of Design, Sri Lanka

Winchester School of Art x Jimmy Choo Academy Catwalk:

• Jiaheng Lin – Winchester School of Art

• Jiabei Zheng – Winchester School of Art

• Xiaoya Wang – Winchester School of Art

• Yixiu Cui – Winchester School of Art

• Grace Cowan – Winchester School of Art

• Mohan Wang – Winchester School of Art

• Kathie Cooper – Winchester School of Art

• Yanqing Li (Nina) – Winchester School of Art

• Zixin Zhang – Winchester School of Art

• Helen Yeung – Winchester School of Art

• Nuo Xu – Winchester School of Art

• Xinyan Lin – Winchester School of Art

• Delena Dawit – JCA London Fashion Academy

• Mia Higgins – JCA London Fashion Academy

• Keiesha Patel – JCA London Fashion Academy

• Scarlett Taylor – JCA London Fashion Academy

• Kirpa Baweja – JCA London Fashion Academy

• Harriet Hodgkinson – JCA London Fashion Academy

• Grace Williams – JCA London Fashion Academy

• Kate Goodman – JCA London Fashion Academy

• Nour Suliman – JCA London Fashion Academy

• Joseph Barker – JCA London Fashion Academy
  
  
  

University For the Creative Arts Epsom Catwalk:

• Aamina Jung

• Alana Sweet

• Leah Brown

• Pex Tan

• Cheng En Kuek

• Molly Brady

• Jeffrey Zhao

• Saskia Knapp

• Vlad Tabacaru

• Wing Lai

• Frank Baskerville

• Tania Kiani

• Clarence Lee

• Luci Bowles

• Fidelma O’Riordan

• Yiet Kuan Lau (Sky)

• Archie Busek

• Gracie Truscott

Northumbria University Catwalk:

• Nicola Morgan (2009)

• Dulcie Dryden (2009)

• Beth Harrison-Frater (2025)

• Kate Alexander (2017)

• Courtney Simon (2016)

• Lucy Leybourne (2018)

• Jodi Worbey (2014)

• Sarah Kennedy (2008)

• Hannah Harrison (2012)

• Penny Gibbs (2018)

• Steph Starkey (2019)

• Lauren Hernandez (2019)

• Miranda Poppy Kale (2013)

• Hannah Holdsworth (2020)

• Genevieve Devine (2016)

• Amelia Smith (2012)

• Laura Jane Bailey (2011)

• Eva Alberici (2006)

• Kathryn Hewitson (2013)

• Charis Younger (2011)

• Kate Ablett (2006)

• Naomi New (2010)

• Lois Sleightholme (2018)

• Karen Boyd (1984)

• Amelia Barnes

• Georgia Hogg

• Bea Hayes

• Matilda Jansen

• Ellie Shaw

• Isabelle Bland

• Francesca Recchia

• Erin Bradshaw

• Paris Phillips

• Tyler Richardson

• Lizi Brown

• Isabella Audrey Lipscombe

• Kate Wiffen

• Bethan Coates

• Emily Peers

• Katie Powell

• Sophie Roberts

• Grace Chisholm

• Lois Thompson

• Emelia Spark

• Emily Sutton

• Olivia Jeffrey

• Emily Howe

• Saoirse Kelly

• Ella Thomas

• Katie Rickett

• Elle Taylor

• Kate Berry

• Shaki Karunanayake

• Aimee Templemann

• Amélie Joan Madden

• Brent

• Josie Lomas

• Amber Lita

• Senuji De Silva

• Russell Ozzy Eaton

• Harry Russell

• Ruby West

• James Brook

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Daily Programme 

Across the day, the F&F Digital Innovation Lab hosted live CAD workshops, 1-to-1 CLO drop-in sessions, and a Fermat workshop. The Cinema programme ran throughout, including the Young Talent of Tomorrow screening and Fashion in Motion. The Innovators of Tomorrow Showroom, presenting the GFF Fashion Accelerator cohort supported by PVH Foundation, opened to industry visitors.

Discover the full Graduate Fashion Week 2026 schedule here.