Graduate Fashion Week

Rory Longdon, from Nottingham Trent University, won the 

7th annual Graduate Fashion Week Award Gold Award, worth £20,000 

and given by sponsors, George@Asda, with a slinky, body-con 

collection in black and silver. 

“Rory took a bold yet simple idea and translated it into a 

stunning collection that was instantly wearable. It was cohesive 

and immaculately constructed with outstanding craftsmanship.” 

–Judging Panel

Zandra Rhodes Catwalk Textiles Award, Dominique Kral, of Northbrook College 

Menswear Award, Felix Chabluk, Edinburgh College of Art

Womenswear Award, Marissa Owen, University of Central Lancashire

Last years Graduate fashion Winner of the River Island Gold Award 

was Rebecca Thomson, of the Manchester Metropolitan 

University School of Art