Graduate Fashion Week concluded with its prestigious awards ceremony, highlighting top design talent.
- Alice Daggett from Winchester School of Art claimed the top Gold Catwalk Award.
- Patrik Platko from Coventry University secured the Silver Catwalk Award.
- Elizaveta Lykova from Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts received the Bronze Catwalk Award.
- These awards underscore the enduring support from industry leaders like Debenhams.com, Next, and Zalando.
Graduate Fashion Week (GFW), hosted at The Truman Brewery in east London from 10-13 June, culminated in a ceremony yesterday where top honours were awarded to standout designs. Organised by the Graduate Fashion Foundation, this event serves as a launchpad for emerging talent in the fashion industry.
Alice Daggett, a promising designer from Winchester School of Art, was awarded the prestigious GFW24 Gold Catwalk Award. Her collection, which drew inspiration from her childhood experiences in Yorkshire, captivated the judges with its originality and depth of storytelling.
The GFW Silver Catwalk Award was presented to Patrik Platko of Coventry University. His designs focused on the utilitarian aspect of worker uniforms, showcasing a unique interpretation that blends functionality with aesthetics, a theme that resonated well with the audience and judges alike.
Elizaveta Lykova from Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts earned the GFW24 Bronze Catwalk Award. Her creative approach and attention to detail found favour with the panel, marking her as a designer to watch in the coming years.
The Graduate Fashion Week initiative is notably supported by leading businesses, including Debenhams.com, Next, Zalando, and PVH Group. Esteemed lifetime patrons such as Dame Zandra Rhodes, Christopher Bailey, and Victoria Beckham, among others, further emphasize the programme’s reputation and its role in nurturing the next generation of fashion designers.
The awards at Graduate Fashion Week 2024 reflect the event’s commitment to recognising and promoting young design talent.
