Following the BA (Hons) Fashion Studies programme’s
successful show in Lincoln last month, students then travelled to London to promote their work to the Fashion
industry at Graduate Fashion Week, which is held annually at London's Earl's Court.
Amid enquiries and conversations with design studios,
retailers and photographic studios, including legendary photographer Nick
Knight’s SHOWstudio, who were keen to photograph Lincoln students’ work, there
were talks and careers advice sessions on portfolio preparation, CV writing and
the use of social media in the Fashion business. A variety of industry experts
including the Karen Millen team, Henry Holland, Colin McDowell, Arts Thread and
Victoria Beckham with son Romeo in tow, dispensed advice, talked about their
experience, and gave students the opportunity to ask questions.
First and second years who attended were really excited to
see the opportunities available to them at Graduate Fashion week and the
ongoing support provided to graduates. The George “Global Traveller”
competition is one such opportunity which resulted in second year student, Cui
Yongqi who was a finalist, exhibiting her collection of “Art Beggar” inspired menswear on the George (sponsor of
Graduate Fashion Week) stand, centre stage in the exhibition hall, attracting a
great deal of interest and admiration.
