Collections hit the catwalk at Graduate Fashion Show

The crowds were wowed at Royal & Derngate, Northampton, when The University of Northampton s nationally acclaimed School of The Arts Graduate Fashion Show took to the catwalk.
The Show featured collections from graduating Year 3 students from the Division of Fashion and Textiles, as well as a Year 2 collection. Bright pinks, orange and purples were a strong trend and there were collections inspired by fairground rides, cosmetic surgery, biker chicks and dolls. Dalmatians even took to the catwalk, along with the professional models.
The evening Graduate Fashion Show presented awards to some of the talented students and graduates from all Years across the Fashion and Textiles Division. Congratulations to:
Hensman - Creative Styling 150 - Vicky Fallon; named New Designers Designer of the Month for July 2011.
Sazarac - Innovative use of Colour & Print 100 - Ellie Bevis
Handels banken - for Creative use of Leather and Fabric 150 - Thom Neal
Falcon International Bags Ltd - For Technical Excellence in Fashion Leather Accessories 300 - Jessica Kidby
Joseph Cheaney & Sons - Footwear Design - 300 - Lois Addison
Oriflame - Portfolio Excellence 100 - Gemma Darby
Belamy Fragrances - Creative use of Materials - Kelly Bull
Silver Viscount - Innovative use of fabric and stitch 100 - Simona Maccario
Catherine Lichaot Frank and Co - Patent Award - Harriet Pearse
Guy West - Enterprising and Visionary Footwear Design - Dorcas Phillips
Leslie Church Memorial Fund 500 - Surbjit Singh
Leslie Church Memorial Fund 500 - Louise Stratton
The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers - 1000 - Rosalind Northern
The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers - 750 - Charlotte Ledger
The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers - 500 - Millie Dawson
The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers - 250 - Sophie Everson
The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers - 1000 - Jessica Rouse
The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers - 1000 - Tine Raceman
The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers - 1000 - Sophie Salem
The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers - 1500 - Surbjit Singh
The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers - 1500 - Jessica Kidby
Headline sponsors for the Graduate Fashion Show were Schwarzkopf and Hensmans. Other sponsors included Silverstone, Sazarac, Video Inn Production, The Caterers, Belmay Fragrances Ltd, Silver Viscount Sewing Machines, Joseph Cheaney & Sons and Oriflame. Hensmans are the sole hair stylists for the Show and provide on-going support to the Division throughout the academic year.