Now working as a product merchandiser at Burberry, Jainelly Portocarrero Torres graduated from Ravensbourne University and went on to win the Considered Design Award powered by Farfetch, as GFW19. We caught up with Jainelly to learn about her final project RE-UP, what she leant during her time at university and her advice for final year students.
Meet former Savannah College of Art and Design student, Ivy Lam, who won the International Fashion Show Award at GFW19. Ivy tells us about her collection, what it was like to be at GFW, her top 5 pieces of advice for final year students and her plans for the future.
Meet the award winning class of 2019: Rosie Baird from Edinburgh College of Art scooped the Catwalk To Store Award sponsored by George.
Meet the award winning class of 2019: Ryan Hyde winner of the Publication Award!
Meet the award winning class of 2019: Aoife Malone from Heriot Watt University won the 2019 Styling & Creative Direction Award sponsored by Size?
Meet the award winning class of 2019: Keri Thornton winner of the Clarks Footwear Award at GFW 19
Meet the award winning class of 2019: Ciara Neale winner of the New Fashion Media Award at GFW 19
Meet the award winning class of 2019: Hannah Stote from Bath Spa won the Catwalk Knitwear Award
Meet the award winning class of 2019: Alexandra Fan from Edinburgh College of Art scooped two award
As GFW19 approaches, we catch up with Global Ambassador Christopher Raeburn, founder and creative director of his self titled brand, as well as recently appointed creative director of Timberland. With a passion for responsible design, Christopher shares his thoughts on the current sustainability conversation in the industry, as well as sharing his advice for graduates and what he’s looking out for at GFW19.
There’s only two months to go until GFW19! Whether you’re a graduate showing your work, a 1st or 2nd year, or still in high school, there’s so much you can do to get yourself ready for the event. Make the most of GFW19 by following our GFW-approved to-do list.