Graduate Fashion Foundation and Cold Magazine Unveil Talent of Tomorrow Editorial Showcasing 30 Emerging British Designers
Graduate Fashion Foundation has partnered with Cold Magazine on a major editorial shoot celebrating 30 graduate designers ahead of Graduate Fashion Week 2026, taking place 15–18 June at the Truman Brewery, London.
Cold Magazine is an independent fashion and culture publication focused on the intersection of fashion, music, and emerging culture. The platform celebrates outsiders and raw talent, shaping what comes next rather than chasing what already is.
The Talent of Tomorrow shoot spotlights students from universities across the UK, including: Leeds Arts University, Kingston University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Nottingham Trent University, UWE Bristol, Northumbria, Coventry University, and more, each presenting final looks that will also be shown on the runway during Graduate Fashion Week. The editorial offers a first look at the next generation of British fashion talent, capturing the breadth of vision, craft, and perspective coming out of the country’s leading fashion programmes.
Styling was led by Brandon Bolland, a member of this year’s Graduate Fashion Foundation Fashion Accelerator Programme and the sole cohort representative on the shoot, a reminder that the project’s commitment to emerging talent extends beyond the designers themselves. The shoot was creatively directed by Joel Adebayo and photographed by Wilson Ballarin.
Cold Magazine, known for documenting the intersection of fashion and culture and platforming independent artists and emerging voices, brings its editorial lens to the project. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to amplifying talent before the industry catches up.
Graduate Fashion Week remains the UK’s largest graduate fashion event and the definitive launchpad for new designers. This editorial marks the official curtain-raiser for the 2026 edition.
Designers Featured in Talent of Tomorrow
Illia Dudar —Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge School of Art
Yolanda Cookson-Sanz —University of Lancashire
Jiaqian Shen —Leeds Arts University
Nuo Xu — Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton
Ella Jennings — University of Staffordshire
Isadora Holt-Walkden — University of the West of England Bristol
Pippa Bowerman — Bath Spa University
Evie Ballamm — Norwich Arts University
Poppy Pink — Sheffield Hallam University
Ania Buriu — Southampton Solent University
Molly Jacob — Arts University Bournemouth
Jeffi Rebello — Arts University Bournemouth
Shaumyla Hafiz — Coventry University
Amy Sheperd-Bowman — Nottingham Trent University
Eve Cameron — Leeds Arts University
Nawal Ali — De Montfort University
Grace Williams — JCA, London Fashion Academy
Khadeeja Mafaz Fazmin — Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
Hannah Reid — Gray’s School of Art
Aaysha Mehran — Manchester Metropolitan University
Lexi Bear — University of Derby
Tilly Good — Cardiff School of Art & Design
Russell Eaton — Northumbria University
Esme Vost — University of the West of England Bristol
Amanda Lim — Kingston University
Renee Berry — Northbrook College
Lily Brown — Heriot-Watt University
Cristian Orosa — London College of Contemporary Arts
Areej Shaheen — University of Greater Manchester
Credits
Creative Direction — Joel Adebayo
Photography — Wilson Ballarin
Art Direction — Anastasiia Zabuha
Styling — Brandon Bollard
Project direction - Annabel Waterhouse-Biggins
Look curation—Bemi Shaw
Casting —Dum Face Scouting
Make Up — With thanks to the Gunk Pro team: Charlotte Logue, Manvi Kashyap, Libby Alexander, Lucy Parks, Emily Williams, Tanvi Chauhan
Hair by L’Oréal Professionel
With thanks to Propress Steamers
With thanks to the student support team across styling, photography, production and social media,
Featuring: Kimia Nimaei, Jonny Langridge, Paola Giacomuzzi, Jennifer Bainbridge, Ishita Jeswani, Chloe Wright, Molly Rutter, Holly Peterson, Mayuko Boseley, Milla Jupp, Hatty Tremlett, Jessica McDonnell, Molly Tek, Marni Richards, Ellis T. Carroll, Lily Mariner.
