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We are very pleased to announce that renowned British footwear brand Clarks are partnering with the charity for the second year in a row, sponsoring The Clarks Footwear Award! The Clarks Footwear Award builds on Clarks’ commitment to original creativity. Find out more.
We're proud to announce that renowned British brand Superdry is partnering for the first time, sponsoring a new award: The Superdry Outerwear Award.
As we near closer to the beginning of #GFW17, the awards are beginning to be announced!
We're particularly excited to announce that Mothercare are going to be supporting the Mothercare Childrenswear Award, which will send £1000 to the winning graduate, with the placement of your collection into Mothercare stores.
This is a particularly exciting award, as childrenswear is an often overlooked part of the industry, but a large and influential sector. It's fantastic to have a brand that dominates the market in this area, offering brilliant opportunities to soon-to-be graduates.
"Mothercare is the leading global retailer for parents and young children. With over 50 years of experience Mothercare is uniting mums and dads to take on parenting together and welcoming them to the club. With more than 1300 stores across 56 countries including Early Learning Centre stores, Mothercare is loved and trusted by families across the world."
To enter, you must design a childrenswear collection of twelve pieces or six outfits for babies or children up to the age of 8. This collection must be submitted in the following format:
SUBMISSION
Mood board including : colour palette, graphic direction, fabric, inspiration and mood. Use trend information available including recent catwalks, aspirational brands, power of celebrity, and
A short paragraph of no more 300 words detailing the background and inspiration of your collection.
Illustrations and technical at drawings of your six outfits presented in a creative professional format demonstrating your skills.
For more information on the Mothercare Childrenswear Award, head to the awards section.
We're really happy to tell you all that 3ina are on board for Graduate Fashion Week! Their playful use of colour and ever astounding professionalism is highly sought after and revered. GFW is glad to have an exciting and fresh make up sponsor, that can ensure the graduates collections are developed and enhanced even further as they head down the catwalk.
"Our innovative products are created to the highest professional standards and manufactured in Europe. Play and make with our professionally formulated on-trend colours and textures as the tools to create and reimagine who you want to be today."
The fashion industry is a billion pound sect of the arts and culture job market, made up of hundreds of sects. Beauty and make up are integral to the success of a collection, and companies like 3ina are inspiring the next generation of make up artists.
We're also very happy to announce that London Beauty Artists will be working closely with 3ina, with LBA's lead artist working closely with of 3ina's lead artist. GFW is a collaborative event, and it's great to know that the make up will be a mix of professionals from different parts of the industry.
"LBA live for makeup! We stay on trend so you do. Any service or occasion – we’ve got you! Our experts even teach & our courses suit all. We’re super excited to be part of GFW 17! Find us."
Watch this space for exciting awards and competitions news soon.
We're very happy to announce that Drapers are sponsoring the ‘Fashion Publication Award’ this June! Drapers will have a stand, where they will be giving out information regarding what they expect from new graduates that work with them, using job examples and offering expert advice. It is a fantastic opportunity for students of all ages to come and expand their career horizons. Getting invaluable knowledge from an exciting and insider voice in the industry!
"Drapers has been at the heart of UK fashion for 130 years and we're committed to supporting graduate talent as they navigate through a changing industry, by providing them with the information they need to develop their own careers and future-proof the businesses they work for."
Graduate Fashion Week is the largest showcase of graduate talent in the world, and we aim to ease the transition from university into the working world, so having Drapers on board is exciting for everyone that attends GFW!
Fashion Publications inspire and inform generations of fashion audiences, communicating fashion message through image and the written word. Despite the growth of new media formats, the Fashion Publication is still as desirable on object as it ever has been, with independent and established publications continuing to thrive.
Project submissions for the Fashion Publication Award are sought from students producing inspiring and innovative printed fashion publications that resonate with the Industry and intended audience. Students should demonstrate quality of writing, imagery, layout design and a professional standard of production.
Judges will be looking for creativity and original thinking and relevance to market. Quality and execution/translation of concept into the final solution/project are also to be taken into consideration. The work will need to include a supporting statement to contextualize the work produced. The winning student will recieve £750 and thier university shall receive £250.
In addition to the cash prize, the winner will receive 2 tickets to the GFW Award Show on Wednesday 7th June . All the Exhibition Award Winners will have their winning work clearly highlighted on Wednesday 7th June and a mention during the GFW Gala Awards Show in the evening.
"We're delighted to support Graduate Fashion Week, as it showcases the work of rising stars and provides an opportunity for the industry to get a glimpse of the next generation of fashion."
Drapers will be offering advice and answering your questions, so make sure to buy your tickets now!
We're excited to announce that Tu at Sainsbury's are one of our sponsors this year! Last year, Tu worked with us to create exciting awards and initiatives, and we're incredibly pleased for them to join us for the second time this year.
Committed and national brands like Tu help Graduate Fashion Week to offer experiences and opportunities to graduates and students that otherwise we wouldn't be able to give. That is why we're so happy to have their support for GFW17, and as the event draws closer, the excitement is building!
There are plenty more intriguing announcements to come, so make sure to watch this space!
Here at GFW, we're pleased and proud to announce our sponsor M&S! They will be working with us for Graduate Fashion Week 2017, and we're delighted to have the support of such an established sponsor again this year.
The continued support of sponsors, in particular M&S, brings opportunities and experiences to fashion graduates from all over the UK and further afield. Graduate Fashion Week wouldn't be what is it today without the family of brands that help us all to push limits, refresh the industry and give a platform to young people coming out of uni.
There are plenty more exciting announcements to come, so watch this space!
