GFW Gold Winner 2006

Ever wondered what happened to last years GFW Gold Award winner, James Lawrence? The former Northumbrian grad was inundated with job offers post Awards ceremony and now works in Germany for cult label ‘Closed.’ James has been working with company for the last ten months and says it’s thanks to his award win and the following press coverage that he bagged the top design job.

Central Saint Martins

Doing it their own way. Not all colleges and universities show under the Graduate Fashion Week tent, putting on their own gigs were the likes of London College of Fashion, Kingston University, plus not forgetting to add, Central Saint Martins. The latter took on the venue of York Hall in Bethnal Green and held an awards ceremony sponsored by L’Oreal. The top prize, out of 40 graduates, went to Jack Isenberg for his intricately crafted laser-cut tulle and leather dresses.

Top Trends from the GFW 07 catwalks

Early 90s Revival

Sporty themes

Blocks of bright colour

Silver / Gray combos

Leggings

Hoods

Multi-cultural references

Layering

Bright tones

Practical pockets

Ruffles and Frills

Lurex

PVC

Exaggerated shoulders

Billowy silhouettes over body-con forms

GFW Pop-Up Shop

Original garments from this year’s graduates will be available to buy at the Selfridges GFW pop-up store. Open from the 1^st of October for 1 week only head for the Contemporary department of Selfridges, Oxford Street, London.

See You Next Year

The next Graduate Fashion Week will take place 1 – 4 June 2008