Meet the accelerator programme brands, leading the future of the industry!
The Innovators of Tomorrow Showroom will spotlight The Fashion Accelerator Programme cohort, As part of Graduate Fashion Week 2025, a group of standout emerging designers and entrepreneurs who represent the next generation of fashion innovation.
Running on Friday (12pm - 7:30pm) and Saturday (9:30am - 7:30pm), the showroom offers the chance to explore groundbreaking fashion collections, hear the stories behind the brands, and connect with the designers themselves.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the brands, learn more about their missions, buy directly from the brands, explore wholesale opportunities and experience the power of emerging talent first hand as the showroom offers a rare, immersive look at the future of the industry. Whether you're from industry, media, education, or simply passionate about the future of fashion, the showroom is a must-visit destination within the GFW exhibition.
Meet the Innovators of Tomorrow
Amelia Hawes
A visual storyteller, Amelia creates immersive photographic worlds that bring light to other creatives. She values team collaboration and works to ensure every shoot is a safe, expressive environment where ideas are felt and understood by the audience.
https://www.instagram.com/ameliahawesphotos/
AMO London - Akiko Mae Obillo
AMO is more than a clothing brand, it’s a safe, expressive space for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Akiko's designs reflect trans empowerment, queer culture, and self-expression, aligning fashion with activism and identity.
https://www.instagram.com/akikoobillo/
Danis Thapa
Exploring identity through workwear and street culture, Danis’s work is shaped by his upbringing in a multicultural Hong Kong, Nepalese household and later moving to the UK. Inspired by uniforms, workwear, and the everyday clothing of construction workers, his designs merge functionality with storytelling, celebrating resilience, identity, and individuality through garments.
https://www.instagram.com/danis.thapa/
Flavianís - Flavia Nis
Flavianís focuses on thoughtful design and ethical production. The brand produces timeless pieces for modern women, prioritising quality, uniqueness, and responsible local manufacturing. Every garment is designed to empower and endure.
https://www.instagram.com/flavianis_official/
Irie Studio - Estelle Henry
Estelle’s brand, Irie Studio, is a creative expression of Caribbean culture through multi-medium designs. "Irie" is a Jamaican Patois word meaning “good” or “alright”, a sentiment reflected in vibrant, joy-filled products that build cultural pride and creative community.
https://www.instagram.com/_iriestudio/
J.O.STUDIO - Jess O’Reilly
Based in Manchester, Jess O’Reilly founded J.O.STUDIO in 2023. The brand salvages tents left at UK music festivals, transforming waste into unisex apparel and accessories. With a strong message of environmental consciousness, J.O.STUDIO challenges the fashion industry to rethink waste and sustainability.
https://www.instagram.com/j.o.studioo/
NO AMBITION - Jaz Bhachu
Influenced by skate and snowboarding culture, NO AMBITION blends the rebellious spirit of extreme sports with streetwear aesthetics. The brand represents movement, mindset, and a countercultural approach to fashion.
https://www.instagram.com/jaziyyaafashion/
NYAD Magazine - Leah Fan
NYAD (Not Your Average Dream) Magazine supports underrepresented voices in fashion, music, and the arts. Founded by Leah Fan, it aims to break barriers for individuals from rural areas, ethnic minorities, and low-income backgrounds, providing both print and digital platforms to educate and connect.
https://www.instagram.com/nyadmagazine/
SHERS STUDIOS - Polina Oleynikova
SHERS STUDIOS is a slow fashion brand merging physical and digital design. Polina's creations bridge the Stone Age and the Digital Age, garments as armour, liberation, and personal expression. The studio exists in both real and virtual worlds, blurring fashion and futurism.
https://www.instagram.com/shers.studios/
Shriya Ranpura
Rooted in her childhood fascination with Indian embroidery and textiles, Shriya's brand blends traditional Indian artisanry with modern, unisex silhouettes. Her designs reflect a passion for textile storytelling and the beauty of cross-cultural fashion fusion.