Graduate fashion week: The winning collections – in pictures
Rory Longdon of Nottingham Trent University picks up the seventh annual Graduate fashion week Gold awardPhotograph: SCPRAnd here are the designs that won him the prizePhotograph: SCPRThe Gold award winner is chosen for demonstrating exceptional facility in design, cut and construction, and excellent use of colour and fabricPhotograph: SCPR
'Rory took a bold yet simple idea and translated it into a stunning collection that was instantly wearable,' said the panel. 'It was cohesive and immaculately constructed with outstanding craftsmanship'Photograph: SCPRTen nominees endured a gruelling interview process before Longdon was eventually named the winnerPhotograph: SCPRAn outfit from Marissa Owen, winner of the womenswear awardPhotograph: SCPRThe University of Central Lancashire student had 'an intelligent concept that was playful, exuberant and beautifully executed in vibrant colours and prints'Photograph: SCPRSome pieces were more 'playful' than othersPhotograph: SCPRA Japanese-influenced jacket design from the womenswear winnerPhotograph: SCPRThe menswear award went to Felix Chabluk Smith of Edinburgh College of ArtPhotograph: SCPRChabluk Smith was hailed for his 'clever use of historic patterns'Photograph: SCPRThe panel also said he combined a 'romantic narrative' with 'modern execution and excellent construction'Photograph: SCPRA final piece from the menswear winner. All award winners can expect mentoring and support from the Graduate fashion week panelPhotograph: SCPR
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