GFF PRESENTS : The class of 2020 at Coal Drops Yard this LFW
Graduate Fashion Foundation are delighted to announce that the Class of 2020 from UK and International Universities will be showcased throughout a series of exciting activities at Coal Drops Yard, London this September.
For 29 years the Graduate Fashion Foundation has been there to support the next generation of creative talent as they conclude their degrees and begin their careers. Graduate Fashion Foundation have been determined that this year should be no different. GFF is key to supporting talented graduates, enabling future success in the UK’s fashion industry as well as globally. The charity aims to continue promoting graduate’s work and increase employment opportunities in the UK and abroad.
Setting up home for six days in Coal Drops Yard during London Fashion Week, GFF is delivering four unique innovative activities, central to which will be a spectacular exhibition at Samsung KX, London’s hub of Innovation.
The exhibition at Samsung KX will run throughout LFW from 17th - 21st Sept, showcasing the best work from each of the Foundation’s Member Universities. The experience space celebrates culture, community and ground-breaking thinking that both the UK and Samsung are renowned for, proving to be a destination that could not be better suited to showcase and celebrate the talent of tomorrow. Following a four-day public view of the exhibition, an Industry Private View will be held on the final day, Monday 21st September giving the new graduates the valuable visibility they need to begin conversations and establish connections with potential recruiters, buyers, stylists and media. The exclusive industry event will showcase the brightest graduate fashion talent across 26 fashion specialisms from the Class of 2020. On the evening of each public viewing, there will also be a workshop which guests can sign up to. The events range from fashion, art to business, and are soon to be bookable only on the Samsung KXwebsite.
Industry will also have the opportunity to scout talent and find the next big thing at the GFF Showroom within Coal Drops Yard, where they will be able to attend via appointment to view more graduate work. The GFF Showroom offers a unique opportunity to view the Class of 2020’s collections. Following an unprecedented end to the academic year, see how the Class of 2020 have adapted and overcome adversity to complete their degrees and deliver creative physical design solutions. On show will be 300 diverse looks from over 150 of the brightest design graduates, alongside their design portfolios.
The activity will culminate in a live-streamed Catwalk Show from Samsung KX on Tuesday 22nd September for a curated group of the very best graduates.
Winners of the 22 awards that were judged by leading industry figures will be present to collect their trophies.