DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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UCA EPSOM

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KINGSTON

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH

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NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD MANCHESTER

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NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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ACAMEDY OF DESIGN, SRI LANKA

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UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

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UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD MANCHESTER

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EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART

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UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

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EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART

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DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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NORWICH UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS

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ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH

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UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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UCA EPSOM

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NORTHBROOK COLLEGE SUSSEX

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SHEFFIELD HALLAM

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART

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MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART

Hannah Wallace, from Manchester School of Art was chosen as the winner of the George Gold Award and the Creative Catwalk Award by a prestigious judging panel including Fiona Lambert, Gok Wan, Julien Macdonald and Susie Bubble. 

Hannah's Menswear collection 'Pluto Close' featured metallic sportswear in dynamic shapes, demonstrating exceptional creativity, design, cut craftsmanship and catwalk impact. Hannah has now been awarded £10,000 and £2,000 for her university.

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MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART

Hannah Wallace, from Manchester School of Art was chosen as the winner of the George Gold Award and the Creative Catwalk Award by a prestigious judging panel including Fiona Lambert, Gok Wan, Julien Macdonald and Susie Bubble. 

Hannah's Menswear collection 'Pluto Close' featured metallic sportswear in dynamic shapes, demonstrating exceptional creativity, design, cut craftsmanship and catwalk impact. Hannah has now been awarded £10,000 and £2,000 for her university.

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EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART

Melissa Villevieille, from Edinburgh College of Art triumphed at this year’s Graduate Fashion Week, awarded the Womenswear Award, Catwalk Textiles Award & David Band Textiles Award.

Melissa’s dramatic womenswear collection was acclaimed for its ‘bold fashion statement combining innovative and beautiful textiles resulting in a unique refined collection’.

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NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Ella Nisbett, from Nottingham Trent University was awarded both the Menswear and Stuart Peters Visionary Knitwear Award at Graduate Fashion Week 2015. 

Ella’s triumphant collection combined colourful Hawaiian inspired knitwear and playful design testament to the Nottingham Trent Fashion Knitwear Design & Knitted Textiles BA (Hons) Course.

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NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Ella Nisbett, from Nottingham Trent University was awarded both the Menswear and Stuart Peters Visionary Knitwear Award at Graduate Fashion Week 2015. 

Ella’s triumphant collection combined colourful Hawaiian inspired knitwear and playful design, testament to the Nottingham Trent Fashion Knitwear Design & Knitted Textiles BA (Hons) Course. 

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EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART

Melissa Villevieille, from Edinburgh College of Art triumphed at this year’s Graduate Fashion Week, awarded the Womenswear Award, Catwalk Textiles Award & David Band Textiles Award. 

Melissa’s dramatic womenswear collection was acclaimed for its ‘bold fashion statement combining innovative and beautiful textiles resulting in a unique refined collection’.

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EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART

Melissa Villevieille, from Edinburgh College of Art triumphed at this year’s Graduate Fashion Week, awarded the Womenswear Award, Catwalk Textiles Award & David Band Textiles Award. 

Melissa’s dramatic womenswear collection was acclaimed for its ‘bold fashion statement combining innovative and beautiful textiles resulting in a unique refined collection’.

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ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH

Charlie Carstairs, from Arts University Bournemouth was the winner of the Accessories Award 2015. 

The Award was judged by Piers Atkinson and Dai Rees, commenting the collection was ‘innovative, intelligent and extremely commercial, driven by contemporary thinking.’ 

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MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART

Hannah Sykes, from Manchester School of Art, was awarded the boohoo.com Fashion Innovation Award 2015. 

Hannah’s winning collection, inspired by military dazzle camouflage, combined the use of hydro-chromic ink with innovative pattern cutting- challenging existing technology. 

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LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

The Drapers Fashion Publication Award was awarded to UN_FOLD a collaborative project driven by Anna Higson. 

‘UN_FOLD  is a diversely creative and innovative publication conceived, designed, written and photographed by the Fashion Design and Communication Students at the School of Art & Design, Liverpool John Moores University. They explore interesting compilations of the most relevant and contemporary topics, from diversity, culture, and sustainability, to the future of fashion and its environment.’ 

Eric Musgrave, Drapers, commented 'UN_FOLD is a great team effort that showcases the creativity of the entire department- like all great ideas, it was simple and beautifully executed.' 

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Kim Ward, from the University of Central Lancashire was the winner of the Ethical Award in partnership with the Ethical Fashion Forum. 

Kim’s project entitled  ‘Volvic Connect’, pitched an eco-friendly water product designed to communicate ethical behavioral and recycling practices directly to local schools and communities.  

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UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

India Harris, from University of Brighton was awarded the OC&C New Business Award 2015. 

India's was awarded the OC&C New Business Award for her digital creative platform App 'Creativstry'. 

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MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY

Olivia Overton, Middlesex University, was the winner of the Karen Millen Fashion Portfolio Award 2015. 

Olivia's portfolio was awarded the prize for 'individual, distinctive, beautiful content that kept you mesmerized to the last page.'

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RAVENSBOURNE

Jasmine Macphee, from Ravensbourne was the winner of the Fashion New Media Award 2015, presented by Jessica Bumpus, Online Fashion Editor, Vogue. 

Fashion digital media is a dynamic and flourishing part of the Fashion Industry with new media constantly evolving alongside traditional formats. Jasmine's 'FYI (Find your Intern) App, a dedicated app for fashion internships embraced this, shifting perception.

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UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

Izzy Whiteley, from University of Salford was awarded the Fashion Styling & Creative Direction Award 2015. 

Karl Willett and Adam Howe presented the award to Izzy for her highly original body of work with genuine empathy towards her subject. 

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UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

Chloe Draper, from University of East London, was the winner of the Fashion Marketing Award awarded for her online lifestyle brand for mature women 

Chloe’s start up indicative was described as ‘innovative, relevant, researched with a strong affinity of the needs of her audience.’  

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UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

Jodie Cox, from University of Salford was awarded the Fashion Photography Award 2015. 

The Award was presented to Jodie  by NoeMie Schwaller and Simon Songhurst for her clear and inspriing emotional attachment and belief in her subject. 

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BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

Grace Weller, from Bath Spa University was chosen as the winner of the George Gold Award.

Now, Grace has won £10,000, as well as £2,000 for her university alongside a paid design placement with George and the opportunity to have a collection produced with George. "I’m already looking forward to translating my collection for George. It will be great to redesign it for a wider audience and see the pieces from a new angle, keeping the collection unique to my own style.”

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BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

Grace Weller of Bath Spa University was chosen as the Womenswear Award winner, as well as the George Gold Award winner.

Winning £5,000 for herself and £1,000 for her university, she was chosen for her outstanding collection and demonstration of exceptional creativity, design, cut and construction, colour and fabric.

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NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Aimee Dunn of Nottingham Trent University won the coveted Menswear Award. She won £5,000 for herself and £1,000 for her university.

Aimee's impressive collection was judged on her creativity, catwalk impact, workmanship and potential and, because of her impressive delivery all four, was named the 2014 winner.

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NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Rebecca Swann of Nottingham Trent university won the Stuart Peters Visionary Knitwear Award.

For GFW 2014, Swann was named winner for her creation of a directional and innovative knitwear collection that showed an appropriate use of colour, texture, yarn and silhouette. Her collection was chosen for its creativity, fashion forward approach and excellence in construction.

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MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART

Camilla Grimes of the Manchester School of Art was awarded the Creative Catwalk Award.

Demonstrating an extraordinary level of originality, creativity and conceptual understanding, as well as garment construction executed with impressive skill, innovation and workmanship, she won £1,000 for herself and £250 for her university.

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SHIH CHIEN UNIVERSITY

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Anna Grundy from UCLAN was chosen as the winner of the Fashion Marketing Award with a final product that was described by the judges as having a "really polished, innovative campaign that could easily roll out tomorrow".

With intense market research, analysis of trends and a solid marketing plan that showed the value of innovation, Grundy won £750 for herself and £250 for her university.

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NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Stephanie Brindley from Nottingham Trent was chosen as the accessories award winner for GFW 2014.

Brindley produced accessories that were selected by the judges for their "originality, huge desirability, coherence and their beautiful craftsmanship."

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NORTHBROOK UNIVERSITY

Hannah Byrne of Northbrook university was chosen as the winner of the Barclays New Business Idea Award.

Producing an innovative idea aimed at filling a gap in the market, Ambridge was selected as the winner from her originality and innovation. Supported by a strong rationale and realistic financial projections, Ambridge won £750 for herself and £250 for her university.

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NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Oliver Royce of Nottingham Trent was awarded the Fashion Innovation award winner for GFW 2014.

An award created to bridge the gap in the acknowledgement of design excellence that exists between portfolios, Royce won for his innovative and impressive work.

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UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Colleen Leitch, from the University of Edinburgh was chosen as the winner of the David Band Textiles Award for GFW 2014 for her innovative and impressive approach to her work.

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BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

Melissa Poulton, from Birmingham City University was chosen as the winner of the Fashion Media Award.

Judged by Jessica Bumpus of Vogue.co.uk and Maurice Mullen of the Evening Standard, they chose Melissa for her creativity and original thinking, as well as the relevance to market that she showed with her ideas.

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ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH

Presented by Rebekah Roy at GFW 2014, Twinks Burnett of Arts University Bournemouth was named the winner of the Fashion Styling Award.

Described by Rebekah as "a clear winner in so many different ways," Twinks demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively through style and mood whilst constantly showing a personal and original vision.

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EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART

Edinburgh College of Art celebrate Lauren Smiths achievement as the winner of the George Gold Award at Graduate Fashion Week 2013.

The collection, which was all about the imagination, showed a unique personality - of which judge Rouland Mouret was drawn to. He spoke of the work; "When we saw Lauren's pieces and then met her in person it was clear that her collection as a whole was an extension of herself, which I think is important."

Lauren was awarded the prize of £20,000 alongside her George Gold Award.

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UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS EPSOM

Hannah Williams, from UCA Epsom, enjoyed her second win of the week with the Womenswear Award presentation.

After already scooping up the Fashion Innovation Award earlier in the week, the panel where drawn to Hannah's exceptionally exciting hand-cast silicone collection. The panel of judges included influential names Todd Lynn, Holli Rogers of Net A Porter and Cathy Edwards of Dazed and Confused.

Hannah is planning to continue to develop her technique, potentially at MA level.

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EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART

Edinburgh students Shauni Douglas and Olivia Creber won the GFW 2013 Menswear Award with their collaboaration of mens clothing and accessories.

Douglas's collection, inspired by urban horse-riders of inner-city Philadelphia is accentuated by Crebers beard jewellery. A panel made up of David Gandy, James Long, Ed Burstell and Adam Cameron made the decision, with Gandy saying; "From concept to catwalk the quality and finish of this collection was of an exceptionally high standard. Shauni and Olivia demonstrated an ability to play with proportion which is most unusual for BA graduates This collection showed a really strong visual concept and superb craftsmanship our vote was unanimous!”

Olivia is starting a MA in Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork and Jewellery in September. 

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NORTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY

The winner of the prestigous Zandra Rhodes Textiles Award, Kirandeep Bassan from Northampton University.

Chosen by Zandra Rhodes herself, along with a judging panel including Kate Bostock and Holly Fulton. Kirandeeps stand out prints are inspired by peeling paints and rusting metals in a palette of burnt orange and blue.

Excited to win the award Kirandeep says; "Its so amazing that I won the Textiles award, its amazing to be recognised for my print skills, especially be awarded by Zandra."

Kirandeep has already gone on to start an Internship at Zandra Rhodes alongside being shortlisted for Grazia's Fash Factor Competition, before starting a Masters in Print in September. Look out for her collection in Grazia later this year.

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NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Nottingham Trent University student Thea Sanders won the Stuart Peters Visionary Knitwear Award at Graduate Fashion Week 2013.

Thea studied Fashion Design and Knitted Textiles at Nottingham Trent and created a collection inspired by the patterns of floor tiles. Incorporating domestic knitting and also weaving into her collection to create a range of brightly coloured vibrant garments.

Erica Peters, who presented the award, commented on how Thea's collection was "innovative and conceptual, without negating commerciality".

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RAVENSBOURNE

Anne-Lina Dingsor-Uudelepp from Ravensbourne scooped up the David Band Textile Award. 

Her pieces are inspired by the London Riots and where chosen for the award by fashion socialite Daniel Lismore and Jenny from the VIctoria and Albert Museum.

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MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART

Manchester School of Art graduate Amy Davidson is the proud winner of the Mulberry Accessories Award.

The award, chosen by a panel of judges from Mulberry was presented at The Space during Graduate Fashion Week 2013. Amy was chosen by Mulberry who where impressed by the intricacy of her work; "incredible attention to detail and a beautifully considered use of material".

Amy plans to continue to study by attending the RCA from september to complete an MA in Accessories.

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UWE BRISTOL

The Fashion Photography Award is new to Graduate Fashion Week this year, and the very first winner is Dean Stephen Davis from UWE Bristol.

Deans work was a response to social and political issues that are at the heart of contemporary culture. The unique thing about Dean is he not only takes the photographs but also designs and makes his garments as well.

Dean plans to go on to study an MA in Fashion Design before launching his own Fashion & Arts Magazine/Website. 

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RAVENSBOURNE

The Karen Millen Portfolio Award went to Emma De Vries of Ravensbourne.

She also won a one year internship at Karen Millen alongside the award for her impressive portfolio.

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UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

Alongside her Womenswear Award win Hannah Williams also picked up the Fashion Innovation Award.

Cathy Edwards from Dazed and Confused explains why Hannah won the womenswear award; "We thought that Hannah’s collection was extremely original, very photogenic, modern and innovative using great new techniques in fabric innovation which can be seen through accessories and shoes".

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RAVENSBOURNE

Rebecca Chambers from Ravensbourne won the Media and Design Award for her innovative magazine. 

Aimed at young teens, the magazine fills a gap in the market for people looking for a publication that addresses alternative design.

Rebecca, who has previously interned at fashion houses such as Moschino and Eley Kishimoto believes that Graduate Fashion Week is a "great way to showcase work".

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RAVENSBOURNE

The winner of the Per Aquum Marketing Award was Sophie Christiansen from Ravensbourne University. 

Sophie, who studies Fashion Promotion, designed an innovative marketing campaign which caught the Per Aquum judges attention. Gaining work experience while studying Sophie has worked and written freelance for The Lady magazine alongside interning at advertising agency Ogilvy.

Sophie has already secured a place as a Graduate Account Managet at advertising firm JWT.

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SHIH CHIEN UNIVERSITY

Angus Chiang, from Shih Chien University, wowed the judges and won the International Award at Graduate Fashion Week 2013.

The panel, made up of Italian Vogue's Sara Maino, Gitte Jonsdar of Muuse, fashion blogger Susie Lau and RCA professor Wendy Dagworthy made a unanimous decision on Angus Chaing's futuristic, psychedelic spaceman designs.

Angus's collection was chosen to win from a showcase of 16 of the best universities from around the world.

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

Northumbria University student, Rosie Dobby won the Ethical Award for her 'brand new subset of sportswear'.

The award was judged by Pants to Poverty owner Ben Ramsden. Excited by Rosie's work he said; "It's great to see a fresh vibrant perspective on ethical fashion".

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NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Congratulations to Nottingham Trent University who won the Stand Design Award at Graduate Fashion Week 2013. The inspiration behind their stand was the concept of Studio, continuing with the Graduate Fashion Week 'Atelier'. The concept allowed students to display their garments and portfolios with the full attention on these, allowing the drama of the cutting and well finished garments to shine through. 

The judges where engaged by their slick mannequin displays and praised their friendly inviting approach to stand design which showcased the students work perfectly. On the panel was Melissa Odabash who commented on the "great visual impact". 

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ISTITUTO MARANGONI PARIS

Sasha Nassar, from Istituto Marangoni Paris was chosen from 16 of the best International Universities to win the MUUSE International Womenswear prize.

Now, in collaboration with MUUSE Sasha will create a collection to be showcased at London and Paris Fashion Week's for SS14. 

Sasha, who was born in Jaffa Israel, captivated the Judges with her 'personal spring' collection. Representing a journey through an investigation of contemporary cultural conflicts that Sasha played with vieling and unvieling. 

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BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

Bath Spa University celebrated their triumphant win at Graduate Fashion Week with student Chloe Jones taking both the Womenswear and George Gold Award.

Chloe, who graduates from Bath Spa University this year was awarded the £20,000 prize and is eager to get into the industry and put her talent to work.

Chloe has previously worked for couturier Bruce Oldfield and had her work presented at last year’s Graduate Fashion Week having designed a capsule collection for ASOS Black.

Hoping to work within an established brand, Chloe is interested to work within any area of fashion with the hope of following the footsteps of previous Gold Award Winners Stella McCartney, Matthew Williamson and Christopher Bailey.

"I am very excited about the opportunities that are arising following Graduate Fashion Week, and I am hoping to dive straight into the industry. I am open to all opportunities and am looking forward to contributing to the industry in one way or another. If I am lucky enough to have a career anywhere near as successful as the previous Gold Award winners, this will be an incredibly exciting journey". Chloe Jones.

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BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

'Chloe Jones' second award of the night - the prestigious Womenswear Award. Chloe, who graduates from Bath Spa University this year was awarded both the Womenswear Award and The George Gold Award for Graduate Fashion Week 2012.

Chloe captivated the Womenswear Judges with her Graduate Collection “Our Father, Who Art in Heaven”, blending couture with concepts from the the ever-popular sports-luxe trend.

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EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART

Riona Horrox from Edinburgh College of Art has had a vast array of experience in the fashion industry, from working with the Burberry London group, to fashion publication Dazed & Confused.

Having studied on the four-year BA (Hons) Fashion course at Edinburgh, Riona impressed the Graduate Fashion Week Judges with her “Jack the Lad” collection, scooping the Menswear Award for 2012.

Riona's next challenge is her Masters Degree where she will specialise in Menswear design at the Royal College of Art in London, starting in September.

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Having just graduated from the University of Central Lancashire with BA (Hons) in International Business, Xiaoping chose to enrol on the BA (Hons) Fashion course.

With no knowledge of fashion design four years ago, Xiaoping’s design abilities built up day by day from studying at university, attending exhibitions, looking at designers’ work and interning at designers’ studios such as Giles Deacon and Roksanda Ilincic.

Describing her design identity as fun and playful, Xiaoping is looking to continue her design experience through designer workplace roles before completing an MA in Fashion Design in the future. 

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MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY AND KINGSTON UNIVERSITY

Graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University, Jousianne was the recipient of two awards for Graduate Fashion Week 2012, sharing the Stuart Peter’s award with fellow Graduate Caitlin Charles Jones from Kingston University.

Jousianne Propp was awarded her second Award of the night when she scooped the Karen Millen Portfolio Award. With an experimental and inquisitive approach to work, Jousianne’s signature is her use of strong, sculptural pieces, whilst incorporating a range of textures and textiles in her garments. Having graduated from Manchester School of Art this summer, Jousianne is continuing her education at the Royal College of Art in September to gain a Master’s Degree and further her skills.

Caitlin, who is set to start a Womenswear Knitwear MA course at RCA in September describes herself as two contrasting personality traits- impatient and a perfectionist, with only her perfectionism prevailing in her work, “aspiring to create garments that are not only exquisite but also exquisitely wearable”.

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EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY OF ESMOD BERLIN

Karen Jessen, the International Award winner of 2012, graduated this year from esteemed European University, Esmod Berlin, in Europe.

The collection entitled 'Benu-Berlin' carried with it the tagline '8 Acts of Rebellion' and featured a range of colourful and innovative designs of various textures and fabrics.

This was Esmod Berlin’s first time as participants at Graduate Fashion Week and we look forward to seeing more from both them and Karen in the future.

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Born in Blackpool, Hollie travelled to UCLAN to study BA Fashion Promotion and as part of that course spent a year in placement working with a number of small start-up businesses, giving her first hand experience of what it takes to launch a new brand.

Surprising the Judges with her large skillset, Hollie completed her Final Major Project with her own graphics, styling, photography and finished 3D packaging and promotion, along with the market research and development of the business idea as well.

With a focus on branding and identity, Hollie is hoping to start up her own business which will incorporate ethical practices, enabling Hollie to give back to the Charitable causes that she supports.

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UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

University of East London student Susanna Yi was selected from hundreds of students to receive the Best of British George Award at Graduate Fashion Week 2012.

The 2nd year student moved from Germany to study at UEL, and has found great inspiration and motivation through the sites and culture of London.  

Susanna wins £1000 in cash and will work with George at Asda to create and manufacture her designs to be sold within George stores across the UK alongside her final year of studies.

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COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Harriet Simons of Colchester Institute was named the George Childrenswear Award Winner for 2012.

Harriet will now be working with George, who will produce & manufacture her Childrenswear designs and sell them in George at Asda stores Nationwide.

"I love fashion but textiles is my main focus, I can't wait to finish my degree, work for George and continue with my collections!" said Harriet on receipt of her award.

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EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY

Emma Hardstaff studied BA (Hons) Fashion at Edinburgh University and upon Graduation this year, already has a bank of experience and knowledge supporting her.

Having worked for Marc Jacobs International as well as Fashion East, Emma has won several competitions in her field including the Harvey Nichols Collective Award and Medusa Cut & Colour Award this year alone.

Her next step into the industry is to take her place at the Royal College of Art in London where she will continue her studies with a Masters' Degree, but not before she travels to Paris to present her award winning collection this summer.

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

Sarah studied at Northumbria University for four years, with an ambition to create a collection that was both ethical and stylish.

Sarah succeeded with her Graduate collection – the integrity centred on the upcycling of materials, using only secondhand tweeds and woollen mixes with extreme attention to detail taken. The weight and colour of each hand-selected piece of fabric was carefully considered to ensure the compatible aesthetic of each of the finished garments.

The next step for Sarah’s career is to follow on with her collection and appreciation of ethical fashion, ending with her own business, creating garments of a high quality mainly from secondhand sources, fully considering ethical awareness.

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Ami Collins was the 2012 recipient of the Fashion Innovation Award at Graduate Fashion Week, and graduated with First Class Honours from the BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion course at the University of Central Lancashire.

Having gained a wealth of experience at various PR Agencies as an intern, Ami is now looking to apply for graduate schemes and job opportunities within Fashion Marketing, Promotion or within Creative Agencies, in London, Manchester or Leeds.

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MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Jousianne Propp was awarded her second Award of the night when she scooped the Karen Millen Portfolio Award.

With an experimental and inquisitive approach to work, Jousianne’s signature is her use of strong, sculptural pieces, whilst incorporating a range of textures and textiles in her garments.

Having graduated from Manchester School of Art this summer, Jousianne is continuing her education at the Royal College of Art in September to gain a Master’s Degree and further her skills.

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UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS EPSOM

Kerrie moved from Dundalk, Co. Louth in Ireland Surrey when she was 17 to study a BA (Hons) Degree in Fashion Journalism at UCA Epsom. 

Kerrie stood out to the Judges with her concept of Thorn Magazine, based on the transience and symbolism of flowers in fashion, art and culture. Thorn became a very visual magazine and Kerrie collaborated with some amazing artists across the globe to create original pieces for the issue.

Now Kerrie is seeking a role within art direction, journalism or PR. Having interned in each of these fields, as well as starting on the second issue of Thorn, with some great artists lined up to work with, Kerrie is well placed for a career within the industry.

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KINGSTON UNIVERSITY

Kingston University student Laura Smallwood describes her design aesthetic as "minimal traditional, taking English themes like heavy wool and transcending these into modern womenswear."

Having Graduated with a Degree in Fashion Design, specialising in womenswear, Laura describes her signature silhouette as "clean, practical and considered, influenced by tradition and beautiful images."

In the past, Laura has travelled to New York to work with Brooks Brothers and having fallen "in love" with the city, hopes to return in the future. With travelling on the agenda, Laura also hopes to visit Europe, in particular France, Italy or Spain. "I feel ready for an exciting new challenge, and a new city and culture!"

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Hayley Oldfield, from University of Central Lancashire was awarded the Per Aquum Marketing Award for Graduate Fashion Week 2012.

Having studied Fashion & Brand Promotion at UCLAN University, Hayley has graduated and looks to head straight into the industry.

Describing her award-winning work as “innovative”, Hayley’s future career aim is to work within the creative marketing sector, and with the fantastic Per Aquum Award behind her, Hayley is sure to be working on an exciting new project soon.

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NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Rory Longdon from Nottingham Trent University became the seventh winner of the Graduate Fashion Week Gold Award in 2011. His bold yet simple ideas translated into a stunning, wearable collection demonstrating exceptional ability in design, cut and construction and well as excellent use of colour and fabric. His 6-piece collection took inspiration from the scientific movement ‘Transhumanism’ and the idea that the human body is altered technologically to enhance capabilities.

He developed black and metallic skirts, dresses, sweaters and leggings made from futuristic-looking fabrics to achieve a look of armour-encased warrior women. He incorporated different sized metal beads into knitted fabrics to give an armour-like feel and fine gauge engineered ribs are knitted in plated viscose yarns to mimic the networks of computer chips.

Rory is currently based in Italy working for Max & Co at the MaxMara group as a knitwear designer. He has also been approached by Burberry and interviewed for assistant knitwear designer position at McQ Alexander McQueen.

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Marissa Owen from University of Central Lancashire won the Womenswear Award.

The panel of Gold Award judges commented that Marissa had “An intelligent concept that was playful, exuberant and beautifully executed and excellent construction”. She received the Harold Tillman scholarship at LFC but decided to further her educational experience through gaining experience in her field. Marissa is currently living in London and working as a freelance design assistant for Marks and Spencer. 

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EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART

Felix Chabluk Smith from Edinburgh College of Art was the recipient of the Menswear Award. “The winner was chosen because of their clever use of historic patterns, rewritten with a romantic narrative and a modern executive and excellent construction”.

Felix is currently completing a Menswear MA at the Royal College of Art. After winning he was commissioned to write a feature about the Pringle of Scotland archives for the print debut of Disegno magazine. Felix has gained a substantial following for his written work since winning the award. 

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NORTHBROOK COLLEGE SUSSEX

Dominique Kral from Northbrook College won the Zandra Rhodes Catwalk Textile Award. The judge’s criteria for the award was to find an innovative and directional collection created through the use of original design in either printed or constructed textiles. The collection was described as“a beautiful balance between prints, textures and colours resulting in a contemporary collection”.Dominique was contracted to have her collection featured in Britain’s and Ireland’s Next Top Model live show. She is currently selling her line with two stockists, BENGT Fashion and Tellus Fashion, online. In addition to this, Dominique has a placement with ASOS.

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ISTITUTO MARANGONI PARIS

Christina Economu from Marangoni, Paris was the International Award winner. It was the first year Isitituto Marangoni participated in the International Show along with last year’s rosta of international universities including The Amsterdam Fashion Institute and LASALLE Singapore. Judge and award presenter, Mark Eley commented “Christina produced an accomplished collection of separates that have created a balanced look of harmonised mixed up prints with a touch of traditional finesse.”

Christine is now completing a design internship at Giambattista Valli in Paris.

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NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Wonjee Chung from Nottingham Trent University was the Stuart Peters Visionary Knitwear Award winner. The judges were impressed with Wonjee’s directional and innovative collection, which demonstrated appropriate use of colour, texture, yarn and silhouette. “Wonjee’s collection encompassed the innovation together with a sense of commerciality, excitement and considered technical ability”. Wonjee has just finished a six-week work placement at Stuart Peters and is in discussion with Stuart Peters about continued work. Her collection was shown at ‘Shenzhen Fashion Week’ and ‘Pure London’ last year. 

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UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

Charoula Demosthenous from UCA Epsom won the Per Aquum Creative Marketing Award. The judges were looking for a marketing plan showing the value of innovation blended with a creative approach along the development & promotion of an innovative output/product. The judges commented “Caroula demonstrated a sound understanding of the marketing opportunity and most importantly we thought it was a really great idea!” Charoula is currently doing her Masters in Bournemouth University.

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UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS EPSOM

Hsin Yee Wong from UCA Epsom was the Barclays New Business Idea Award winner. “The judges chose this entry based on the simple elevator pitch principle: you could see the proposition working immediately. Most importantly the business idea was supported by thorough research, a canny understanding of the target demographic and sound and convincing business plan.”

Hsin has recently secured a 3 month job working on a project with one of the Barclays suppliers ‘Incorporatewear’, a company founded by Jeff Banks, starting in August.  She has also been employed by Barclays on a project to pursue a tailored design brief set by the managing director. 

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UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

Parsha Gerayesh from University of Westminster was the recipient of the Hammerson Fashion Innovation Award. The award recognises new endeavours within the field of fashion and was created to acknowledge the design excellence and innovation that exists within the current portfolio of Fashion Awards at GFW. “The judges agreed that Parsha’s work was truly innovative and a complete reinvention of the process of cutting and pattern analysis - an executive that was inspired, intriguing and described by one of the judges as the ‘Brian Eno of Fashion.”

Since Graduate Fashion Week, Parsha has been offered MA’s from Kingston and LCF. He has also recently had interviews for design positions at Aitor Throup and Studio Nancy Tilbury.

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

Molly Ratcliff from Northumbria University was the Mulberry Accessories Award winner, judged and presented by Emma Hill, Creative Director, Mulberry. The award was established to encourage a modern directional approach to the accessories arena. Molly was chosen “for her amazing illustrations, her professionalism and gotta-have-it clutch bags!”

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DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

Sarika Pancholi from De Montfort University was The David Band Textiles Award winner. The judges of this award were looking for a student whose work explored the creative and inspired use of colour to achieve a distinctive fashion statement in either printed or constructed textiles. “From research to conclusion Sarika used her own personality and understanding of textiles to a great degree.”

After GFW Sarika went on to complete a two-month contract with River Island and is now completing an internship with Vivienne Westwood.

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UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS EPSOM

Lauren Brown & Sophia Sabados from UCA Epsom were The Lifeline IT Media & Design Award winners for 2011. The criteria of this award was concept, creativity, research and analysis and realisation across traditional, new media and cross media projects, from Broadcast and

Digital media, to Print and 3D. “The judges were struck by Lauren and Sophia’s enthusiasm for fashion and photography: Live, Life, Bright, Gwan!”

Lauren and Sophia have continued developing and expanding their magazine, entitled ‘Gwan’ and are hoping to release a new issue soon.

Their next shoot, entitled ‘Street Safari’, took place in November and included several graduate collections they spotted at GFW, and are hoping to have it published in other publications. 

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Kimberley Dines from University of Central Lancashire was awarded the First Word Journalism Award by Graduate Fashion Week Trustee Hilary Alexander and Harold Tilman. Kimberley stood out to the judges after producing a magazine style piece displaying originality and style to a high journalistic standard. “It’s fascinating to read!” Kimberly was working with Karen Millen until the end of last year working in the web team and the design studio assisting with styling and trends.

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EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY

Kyle Spires from Edinburgh University was awarded the Karen Millen Fashion Portfolio Award winner. The judges were looking for a well executed, stylish and professionally presented work, showing individual contemporary style in the chosen medium, and found it in Kyle who is currently in his second term of his first year at the RCA- “The opportunities are incredible, and in all honesty I can’t imagine undertaking my MA anywhere else! I’m also doing some freelance to help pay for the course which is also teaching me a lot.”

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MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART

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NORTHBROOK COLLEGE OF SUSSEX

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DE MONTFORT

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NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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AMSTERDAM INSTITUTE

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BOURNEMOUTH

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COLCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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UNIVERSITY OF BOURNEMOUTH

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UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS EPSOM

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS ROCHESTER

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RAVENSBOURNE

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY OF FASHION

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RAVENSBOURNE

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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WINCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART

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UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS EPSOM

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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COLCHESTER

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RAVENSBOURNE

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MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART

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LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES

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NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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RAVENSBOURNE

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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KINGSTON UNIVERSITY

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RAVENSBOURNE

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NORTHUMBRIA

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MANCHESTER

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RAVENSBOURNE AND UWE BRISTOL

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SOMERSET COLLEGE OF DESIGN

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MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS EPSOM

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UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON

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NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA

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WINCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART

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MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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RAVENSBOURNE

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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION

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KINGSTON UNIVERSITY

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MIDDLESEX

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UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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SALISBURY COLLEGE

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UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON

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RAVENSBOURNE

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EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART

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RAVENSBOURNE

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LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION

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LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION

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WESTMINSTER

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LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION

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NORTHAMPTON

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MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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RAVENSBOURNE

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MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY

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MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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SURREY INSTITUTE OF ART AND DESIGN

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