Making Their Mark at GFW26, The Ones To Watch! Day Three Awards Announced
Day Three of Graduate Fashion Week continued the celebration of emerging talent: recognising the creativity, innovation, and dedication of this year’s graduating students. Selected by our expert judging panels, one winner and one runner-up were chosen from the 12 shortlisted candidates for each award. We extend our congratulations to all those recognised for their exceptional achievements and the fresh perspectives they bring to the fashion industry.
Catwalk Awards:
Joint Winchester School of Art x Jimmy Choo Academy
Winner: Xinyan Lin - Winchester School of Art
Winner: Joseph Barker - Jimmy Choo Academy
Portfolio Awards:
Project Pitch
Judged by Samuel Ade, Lucy Kebell, Stephany Gonçalves, Kayleigh Benoit, and Annika Carlos (Global Communications & Innovation Lead at Simple Skin Care).
Winner: Olivia Baddoo - Manchester Metropolitan University
Highly commended: Amelia Burgess - Manchester Metropolitan University
Highly commended: Rowena Naylor - Jimmy Choo Academy
Tailoring Award Supported by Dugdale Brothers
Judged by Dan Thompson (UK Sales Manager at Dugdale Bros & Co), George Charnock (Cloth Development and Production at Dugdale Bros & Co), Patrick Murphy (Head Cutter at Davies and Sons), and Johnny Allen (Head Salesman at Davies and Sons).
Winner: Barnaby Walls - Bath Spa University
Highly commended: Joseph barker - Jimmy Choo Academy
Considered Fashion Award
Judged by Cecily Rooney (Founder, Informed Collective; Senior Sustainability Manager at Axel Arigato), Lucy Hall (Strategic Partnerships Lead at Reskinned), and Ellen Savage (Head of Strategic Communications and Partnerships at CottonConnect).
Winner: Heather Anderson - Nottingham Trent University
Highly commended: Isabella Goldsmith - Manchester Metropolitan University
Fashion Innovation Award Supported by F&F
Judged by Eleni Sharp (Head of Product, BBC Future World Design), Ben Lee (Head of Design at F&F), Alexandra Cudmore (AI/3D Lead Design Manager at F&F), and Rachel Nooney (Head of Brand and Marketing at F&F).
Winner: Charlotte Mansfield - Manchester Metropolitan University
Highly commended: Madeleine Edwards - Manchester Metropolitan University
Childrenswear Award supported by Boden
Judged by Devina O’Neill (Womenswear Design Director at Boden) and Donna Williams (Head of Childrenswear Design at Boden).
Winner: Anabel Gilgallon - Northumbria University
Highly commended: Poppy Jones - Arts University Bournemouth
Inclusive Fashion Award
Judged by Kelly Newton (Nixo Pants), Laura Puddy (Fashion Stylist, Editor and Presenter), Madeline Street (Co-founder of Doll World), Hanan Tantush (Founder and Creative Director of Intotum), and Chamiah Dewey (Founder and Fashion Designer of DEWEY).
Winner: Gunta Andrews - Anglia Ruskin University
Highly commended: Tianey West - Southampton Solent University
Fashion Portfolio Award
Judged by Ben de Pfeiffer-Key (Head of Global Executive Hiring and Design Talent Acquisition at Burberry), Steph Finnan (Co-Founder & Director, Creative Search), Henry Holland (Founder of Henry Holland), John Newton (Head of Colour Technology at Coloro), and Rachel King (Buying & Design Director at Debenhams).
Winner: Jasmine Harrowsmith - Kingston University
Highly commended: Estella Jenkins - University of Leeds
Pattern Cutting Award
Judged by Jeffrey Williams (Creative Director & Stylist), Rosie Terry (Senior Womenswear Designer/Consultant), Anne Marie Ng (Menswear Design & Development Consultant & Lecturer), Leisha Parlour (Founder & Bespoke Tailor at Leisha Parlour), Fran (Owner & Head Pattern Cutter at The Pattern Room), and Jan Hassan (Pattern Cutter, ex-COS).
Winner: Yeddie Shin - Kingston University
Highly commended: Joseph Barker - Jimmy Choo Academy
Sportswear & Leisurewear Award
Judged by Hannah Hill (Head of Apparel at Reebok), Juliette Wells Gray (Sportswear Apparel Designer at Reebok), Lucy Salter (Senior Creative Talent Manager at Lululemon), and Lucas Nunnery (Group Talent & Engagement Manager at Castore and Belstaff).
Winner: Gareth Godfrey-Williams - Manchester Metropolitan University
Highly commended: Florence Spooner - Kingston University
The Hilary Alexander Sustainable Trailblazer Collection Award
Judged by Aurelie Fontan (Head of Partnerships at Innovation Nursery), Vic Holbrook (Co-Founder, The Regular Works), Cassie Quinn (Creative Director of CQ Studio, Regenerative Fashion Lab), Rebecca Cuberli (Luxury & Creative Career Coach; former Sustainable Collection and Product Leader at Stella McCartney), Veronica Potocko (Head of Fabrics at Temperley London), and Orsola de Castro (Fashion critic).
Winner: Liliana Rochado - University of Lancashire
Highly commended: Lucy Cowap- Kingston University
Discover the full Graduate Fashion Week 2026 schedule here.
Media and industry can attend at no cost by registering, and tickets for the catwalk and exhibition, are available now.
