Three of our brand partners and supporters have each awarded three highly commended badges to students who have showcased their collections in our GFWi Catwalk Show, Supported by Pearl Academy. These three judges include: Gap, YOOX Net-a-Porter, and Zandra Rhodes.

Each of Gap’s Highly Commended students will receive an assigned mentor from Gap Inc. for one-on-one mentoring as they enter the industry.

Keep reading to see who Gap has selected, and why…

 

Chiara Balsamo

Accademia Costume & Moda

For “strong colour/print story, proportionality, and strong fabrication/luxury.”

 

Weiren Theo

Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti

For “strong print story, diversity of design elements (knit and woven), strong knitwear, colour sensibility, and usage of fabrications.”

 

Sejal Chavan

School of Fashion Technology

For “innovation/creativity, and strong fabric/technique.”

 

Click here to watch the full GFWi Catwalk Show, and keep an eye out for our other judge’s selections!