The Class of 2020 Showcase is finally here! We’ve set up shop at Coal Drops Yard in King Cross with a showroom that offers a unique experience to explore the best and brightest new talent from our UK and International member universities. On show will be 300 diverse looks from over 150 of the brightest design graduates, alongside their portfolios.
Despite the challenges faced this year, the Class of 2020 has produced an incredibly assortment of clothing that expresses their depth of creativity and innovation, conveying concept-driven messages about the environment, society and political issues.
For this generation of burgeoning fashion creators, responsible, ethical design and closed loop manufacturing is inherent to their work. This sense of responsibility has led many to explore innovative in order to to reduce the environmental footprint — from upcycled fabrics to biodegradable new materials — these graduates are leading the way.
The participating UK universities to check out include:
Northumbria University
Manchester Metropolitan University
De Montfort University
UCA Epsom
UCA Rochester
Nottingham Trent University
University Of Brighton
Norwich University
Birmingham City University
University Of East London
Arts University Bournemouth
Bath Spa University
Sheffield Hallam University
Glasgow School of Art
Edinburgh College of Art
Coventry University Leeds Arts University
Plymouth College of Art
University of Huddersfield
The participating UK universities to check out include:
Accademia Costume e ModaAccademia della Moda
IUAD - Italy
IED Barcelona -Spain
Omula Training College - Japan
Pforzheim University - Germany
Shih Chien University - Taiwan
Akademie Mode & Design - Germany
Chongqing University of Education - China
Binus - Bina Nusantara University/ Northumbria School Of Design
Whether you’re an editor, stylist or buyer, scout talent from UK and International Universities via Graduate Fashion Foundation, the largest showcase of BA fashion talent in the world. There’s still time to register to confirm your ticket — click the button below! We’re here til Tuesday, 22nd of September.