The collections from De Montfort were so on trend for the upcoming seasons, making use of every material possible from plastic to acrylic to metal and putting them all together to create some outstanding looks that were in line with the trends of techno textiles and hyper-modernity that will be hitting London Fashion Week in the next couple of seasons.

We were impressed by the University of Salford before the show even began, having seen their very interesting stand totally covered in camouflage giving it all a sense of mystery, we were very excited for the show to begin.

Graduates at Northumbria today presented their final collections to a packed-out theatre at Graduate Fashion Week 2012. From sixties nostalgia to Russian architecture and fisherman tribes, there was an eclectic mix of inspiration on show.

The collections from Edinburgh School of Art were a celebration of an array of textures, colours and unconventional fabrics. The collections showcased fantastic pattern cutting skills and new ways of using materials and joining them together in innovative ways.

20th Century art featured heavily at the University of Central Lancashire’s GFW show, with Picasso-esque, Warholian and Kandinsky-inspired influences scattered throughout the collections.

The collections from the University of East London showcased a whole array of talent and a flair for pattern cutting and craftsmanship amongst all of the students.

In advance of the June show, ARTS THREAD is proud to announce that we will working with Graduate Fashion Week (GFW) for the fourth consecutive year as official portfolio website for the graduate showcase.

Whilst covering Graduate Fashion Week 2011, ARTS THREAD caught up with some of the graduate designers, college lecturers and industry professionals who have been using our online portfolio service. To hear what they had to say and to find out why you should set up your own free ARTS THREAD portfolio, make sure to watch our new video!

The Graduate Fashion Week Gala show is always an event to look forward to at the end of a glorious week that showcases the best of British young talent. Celebrating the 20th anniversary and a brand new sponsor in the shape of George at Asda, this year’s Gala evening celebrated the innovation and dedication of fashion graduates from across the UK.

The fashion and textile graduates from Salisbury College hit the catwalk with eleven womenswear collections that showcased a range of talents from origami structuring to flawless draping.