It’s that time of year again! We’re gearing up to announce our award winners for 2021, but first, we have to judge the amazing submissions we’ve received. To do this, we tap our network of industry expertise from design to photography, fashion media and beyond, who donate their time to whittling down our shortlists to the winning graduates. This year, we’ve got a host of fantastic judges joining us for our awards. Check them out below!
Fashion Range Plan Award:
Mustafa Fuat, CEO at Gosha London Ltd
Fiona Lambert, MD at Jaeger
Tamara Dias, Freelance Designer & Brand Consultant
Fashion Communication Portfolio Award:
Ryan Martin - PR & Communications Manager Fred Perry
Leigh Odimah, Lecturer in Communication at London College of Fashion
Jessica Harris - M&S Head of PR
Fashion Photography Award:
Jermaine Francis, Documentary & Portrait Photographer
Alexis Chabala, Photographer & Filmmaker
Ed Smith, Entertainment Partnerships + Diversity & Inclusion Global Advisory Committee Delegate at Getty Images
The Terry Mansfield Fashion Publication Award, Supported by Delicate Rebéllion
Hannah Tailor, Founder and Editor at Delicate Rébellion
Yomi Adegoke, Journalist & Author
Isabella Silvers, GFF Ambassador and Associate Editor at Hearst Magazines UK
The Zandra Rhodes Fashion Textiles Award
Dame Zandra Rhodes - Designer & Lifetime Patron of Graduate Fashion Foundation
Polly Mason, Head of Design, Seasonal and Classics at Liberty Fabrics
Clare Johnston, Emeritus Professor at Royal College of Art & Textiles Designer
Considered Fashion Award:
Emma Benjafield, Product Director Clothing at Tu
Orsola De Castro, Founder & Creative Director of Fashion Revolution
Patrick McDowell - Founder of PATRICK McDOWELL and Sustainability Design Director at PINK
Accessories Award Supported by YKK:
Kei Kagami - Designer & Creative Director at YKK
Katie Doherty - Showroom Coordinator and Student Liaison at YKK
Styling & Creative Direction Award:
David Bradshaw, Stylist & Consultant
Rose Ford, VIP Stylist
Samson Soboye, Stylist and Consultant
There are more judges to be announced soon! Stay tuned.